Good Robot
In 2031, humans could no longer survive on the Earth’s surface. PyroCorp saved the world by building massive underground cities with their army of intelligent robots. Everything was fine – until one day, when the robots lost their minds and killed all humans. As the only remaining Good Robot, you must save PyroCorp from any lawsuits that might occur.
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HISTORY
Good Robot is a 2016 multidirectional shooter video game developed and published by Pyrodactyl Games. The game was released for Microsoft Windows on April 5, 2016.
Gameplay
Good Robot is a shoot 'em up where players assume the role of the last good robot of PyroCorp fighting on procedurally generated levels against the defective robots that decided to exterminate humanity. For each destroyed robot, the player earns money that can be used for upgrades or to buy hats that grant invulnerability for one hit.
Development
In 2013, Shamus Young made a prototype of a 2D shooter inspired by titles like Descent. However, Young decided to cancel the project in 2014. The following year, Pyrodactyl contacted him to finish the game. The game was released on April 5, 2016, on Steam. It was also planned to be released on GOG.com, but it was rejected. A Linux version was also in the plans, but it was cancelled. On August 3, 2020, Arvind Raja Yadav from Pyrodactyl Games released the source code for the game under the MIT License on GitHub.
Reception
Good Robot received "mixed" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic. IGN India gave it a score of 8/10, criticizing the lack of local multiplayer and an arcade mode.
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Fanatical low: $6.74 (9 Oct 2023) , Humble Store low: $0.79 (10 May 2019) , Steam low: $1.79 (25 Jun 2026)
REVIEWS
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“Despite some minor flaws in its controls and systems, Good Robot is still an immensely enjoyable experience. The visuals and sounds all play together harmoniously, and it manages to blend two very different genres in a way that's not only fun, but completely approachable for newcomers. Easy to pick up and hard to put down, it's definitely worth a look.”
“If you enjoy twin-stick shooters, rogue-likes, or both, Good Robot is absolutely worth your time and money.”
“In essence, Good Robot is an all round well polished twin stick shooter. With its procedurally generated environments and its wealth of enemies, you are sure to be entertained for hours on end.”
“Good Robot does not really add anything new to the roguelite genre, but the enjoyable core mechanics make it worth a look”
“Good Robot is a conventional twin stick shooter, with no distinctive traits to help him emerge and arise from the mass. If you are a strong fan of the genre, give it a try and it will provide an solid but just challenge.”
“With the right weapon, there's a sense of dominance the game awards you with, and as you decimate your opponents, it feels rightly satisfying. By striking the proper note between challenging and fun, Good Robot manages to craft a game that is rewarding in its achievements.”
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