Roboquest

Roboquest is a 2023 roguelite 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, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023.

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

Gameplay

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 and reception

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

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

In June 2024, the Super Update was released. The update includes a new playable character class, a new weapon, and a new level.[14]

References
  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.
  14. "Roboquest 'Super' Update Adds a Super New Character, Level, and Weapon". Co-optimus. Retrieved 25 June 2024.
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