Keep your trigger finger on the pulse! In rhythm shooter ROBOBEAT, you'll play as Ace - a bounty hunter on a mission to capture robot-gone-rogue Frazzer in his ever-shifting lair. Wall run, slide, and shoot to your own beat using the in-game custom music editor, blasting through Frazzer's armies!
The core gameplay loop revolves around timing your shots and movements to the beat of the music. Shooting in sync with the beat provides significant damage boosts and style points, encouraging players to internalize the rhythm. The custom music feature allows you to import your own songs and either have the beats automatically mapped or manually edit the placement to perfectly suit your playstyle. Reviewers consistently praise this seamless integration of player-chosen music and rhythmic gameplay as a standout feature.
One of the gameplay's highlights is the smooth and responsive movement system. You can wall-run, slide, double jump, and grapple-hook through the levels, giving you a vast toolkit to maintain momentum and avoid enemy attacks. Mastering these movement options is crucial for chaining together stylish combos, as reviewers note the importance of mastering the flow and momentum of traversal.
The game features a wide variety of guns and melee weapons, each with unique behaviors and combo potential. Reviewers appreciate the depth in how different weapons interact with the rhythmic mechanics - for example, the charged shots of the revolver versus the area-of-effect capabilities of the cosmic weapon. Unlocking new weapons and utilities through progression encourages experimentation with different playstyles.
A common highlight in reviews is the game's high skill ceiling, particularly in the combat system. Chaining together parries, charged shots, and movement abilities to achieve maximum style and damage output is challenging but immensely rewarding. Reviewers describe the satisfaction of perfecting their timing and movement to take down waves of enemies in a rhythmic dance. The rogue-like elements ensure each run presents new opportunities to hone one's skills.
While the core gameplay revolves around rhythm-based shooting, the game provides accessibility options for players who may struggle with the beat-matching. Reviewers appreciate the ability to turn off the rhythm requirement or adjust the beat detection sensitivity. Additionally, the custom music feature allows players to tailor the experience to their personal preferences, further enhancing the game's replayability.