Roboquest

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Roboquest
Developer(s)RyseUp Studios
Publisher(s)Starbreeze Studios
EngineUnreal Engine 4
Platform(s)
ReleaseNovember 7, 2023[1]
Genre(s)Roguelite first-person shooter
Mode(s)Single-player, multiplayer

Roboquest is a 2023 roguelite first person shooter video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp 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, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023.

Gameplay[edit]

Roboquest is a first-person shooter with roguelite 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, upgrades can be synergized to create powerful builds.[3][4]

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.[5][6]

Release & Reception[edit]

Roboquest received mostly positive reviews from critics. GamingAge scored the game 9/10, complimenting the controls and gunplay.[8] Inven stated while Roboquest "lacks freshness", it excels in the fundamentals of first-person shooting mechanics.[9] Many critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.[10][11][12]

Post-Release[edit]

In April 2024, the Arsenal Update launched. The update included new guns, NPCs, summons, and a training range map.[13]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Romano, Sal (October 16, 2023). "Roboquest launches November 7". Gematsu. Retrieved April 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "Games". RyseUp. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  3. ^ "Comic-book FPS Roboquest joins Game Pass today with over 70 achievements". Trueachievements. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  4. ^ "Best Classes". Gamerant. 21 December 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  5. ^ "Best Weapons". GameRant. 15 January 2024. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  6. ^ "Roboquest 1.0 is now live on Steam". Cision. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  7. ^ "Roboquest". Metacritic. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  8. ^ "Review". GamingAge. 22 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  9. ^ "Roboquest Review - Inven". Inven. December 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  10. ^ "Roboquest Review (PC)". Digital Chumps. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  11. ^ "Roboquest review". God Is A Geek. 9 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  12. ^ "Review: Roboquest". Gamer Escape. 7 November 2023. Retrieved 11 April 2024.
  13. ^ "Roguelite mecha shooter gets huge update, adds entire new arsenal". PC Games N. Retrieved 2 May 2024.

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