Roboquest
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| Developer(s) | RyseUp Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Starbreeze Studios |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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| Release | November 7, 2023[1] |
| Genre(s) | Roguelite first-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Roboquest is a 2023 rogue-lite first-person shooter video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp Studios and published by Starbreeze Studios.[2] The game entered early access for Windows via Steam in 2020 and received a full release for Windows via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as releases on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023. The game will be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2025.[3]
Gameplay
[edit]Roboquest is a first-person shooter with rogue-lite elements and is playable in single-player or two-player co-op. Players can choose between 6 unlockable classes to tackle runs on different difficulty levels. Players collect various items, gadgets, and objects during runs to assist them in-game or to purchase permanent upgrades at Basecamp. Each run features a level-up system where players are awarded upgrades. These upgrades can be synergized to create powerful builds.[4][5]
The campaign includes branching paths, randomized bosses/encounters, and secret levels to encourage replayability. Players recharge health, purchase run upgrades, and trade weapons in safe rooms; typically located at the beginning and middle of levels.[6][7]
Release and reception
[edit]| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | PC: 85/100[8] |
Roboquest received mostly positive reviews from critics. GamingAge scored the game 9/10, complimenting the controls and gunplay.[9] Inven stated while Roboquest "lacks freshness", it excels in the fundamentals of first-person shooting mechanics.[10] Many critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.[11][12][13]
Post-release
[edit]In April 2024, the Arsenal Update launched. The update included new weapons, NPCs, summons, and a training range map.[14]
In June 2024, the Super Update was released. The update includes a new playable character class (SuperBot), new weapon (Captain McSlice), new level (Harmony Square), and five new in-game achievements related to SuperBot.[15] An update/crossover with Motion Twin's Dead Cells was released in August of 2024. The update features The Collector as an NPC and also includes new items pulled from Dead Cells.[16]
The game was announced for release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the "first half of 2025".[17]
References
[edit]- ^ Romano, Sal (October 16, 2023). "Roboquest launches November 7". Gematsu. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
- ^ "Games". RyseUp. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest coming to PS5, PS4". Gematsu. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
- ^ "Comic-book FPS Roboquest joins Game Pass today with over 70 achievements". Trueachievements. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Best Classes". Gamerant. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Best Weapons". GameRant. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest 1.0 is now live on Steam". Cision. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest". Metacritic. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Review". GamingAge. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest Review - Inven". Inven. December 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest Review (PC)". Digital Chumps. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest review". God Is A Geek. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Review: Roboquest". Gamer Escape. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
- ^ "Roguelite mecha shooter gets huge update, adds entire new arsenal". PC Games N. Retrieved 2 May 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest 'Super' Update Adds a Super New Character, Level, and Weapon". Co-optimus. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest Has Revealed New Details About Dead Cells Crossover". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 13 November 2024.
- ^ "Roboquest coming to PS5, PS4". Gematsu. Retrieved 4 November 2024.
External links
[edit]- Official website (archived)