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Roboquest

2023RyseUp StudiosXbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Xbox One

Roboquest is a fast FPS Roguelite in a scorched futureworld. You're a rebooted Guardian, ready to kick some metal ass! Fight with your buddy or by yourself and annihilate hordes of deadly bots in ever-changing environments.

What it feels like

Described as 'fast' and featuring 'annihilate hordes' language, conveying a kinetic rush of action. The cheeky 'kick some metal ass' language and lighthearted tone suggest mischievous fun despite combat.

Exhilarating75%
Playful40%

What it's about

Set in a 'scorched futureworld' with deadly robot enemies, evoking a ruined civilization. The sci-fi setting with rebooted robot protagonists and a technological world suggests a speculative future. Playing as a rebooted Guardian AI against hordes of bots makes machine sentience and conflict central.

Post-Apocalyptic75%
Near-Future65%
AI & Consciousness50%

How it plays

Aiming and firing ranged firearms with tactical feedback is the core moment-to-moment interaction in this fast-paced FPS. The game explicitly combines FPS gunplay with randomized loot drops and gear progression across runs. Roguelite mechanics imply runs end in failure with progress loss, raising stakes for each engagement.

Gunplay95%
Looter-Shooter85%
Permadeath70%
Loot & Drops65%
Loadout Customization55%
Bullet Hell50%
Leveling & Grind45%
Character Action35%

How it looks and sounds

Described as a fast FPS, placing the player directly behind the Guardian's eyes throughout. Steam tags include 'colorful,' suggesting a saturated, bold visual palette despite the post-apocalyptic setting.

First-Person90%
Vibrant Color50%

How it's structured

A roguelite structure where each attempt is discrete, with environmental changes and resets on loss. Procedural generation and roguelite structure ensure each run varies meaningfully in layout and progression. Explicitly supports online co-op play alongside single-player, allowing shared roguelite runs.

Run-Based80%
High Replayability70%
Online Co-op70%
Procedural Levels60%

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