Rocket Robo

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Rocket Robo
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Developer(s)Aaron McElligott
Publisher(s)Bad Kraken Games
Platform(s)iOS, Android
Release30 January 2014
Genre(s)Puzzle, platformer
Mode(s)Single-player

Rocket Robo is a 2014 puzzle-platformer game developed by British indie developer Aaron McElligott. The game was released for iOS and Android on 30 January 2014.

Gameplay and release[edit]

In Rocket Robo, the player controls an orange robot named Robo that must restore fallen stars from space.[1] The player may use Robo's rockets.[1] Throughout three worlds, the player can rotate their screen to manipulate the level.[2]

On 30 January 2014, the game was released for iOS and Android.[2][3]

Reception[edit]

The game has a "generally favorable" Metacritic score of 85 based on four critics.[4]

Chris Carter of TouchArcade wrote that Rocket Robo's controls were not "too loose or tight", which complemented the game's "stellar" design and "engaging" gameplay.[1] 148Apps said, "Rocket ROBO's combination of whimsical graphics and impeccable gameplay is just stellar."[6] Pocket Gamer wrote, "Rocket Robo is a charming and attractive casual puzzler in which its maker fleshes out its basic concept with solid controls and varied level design."[5]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b c d Carter, Chris (13 February 2014). "Rocket Robo Review – An Adorable Intergalactic Adventure". TouchArcade. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  2. ^ a b Priestman, Chris (29 January 2014). "Out at midnight: Restore the stars in patchwork puzzler Rocket Robo for iOS and Android". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  3. ^ Nelson, Jared (29 January 2014). "Out Now: Bloodstroke, Dawn of the Plow, Lego Star Wars Microfighters, Fish Bowl Roll, and More". TouchArcade. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  4. ^ a b "Rocket Robo". Metacritic. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  5. ^ a b Mundy, Jon (4 February 2014). "Rocket Robo Review". Pocket Gamer. Retrieved 22 March 2024.
  6. ^ a b Minor, Jordan (30 January 2014). "Rocket ROBO Review". 148Apps. Retrieved 22 March 2024.