Robotry! is achallenging, unique puzzle platformerthat can be played both in solo or co-op modes. Players control a small robot and navigate around the game’s levels, but don’t have a jump button. Instead, players need to control the robot’s legs individually.
It probably goes without saying that chaos tends to ensue and thatRobotry! is a fairly tricky title to get to grips with. But, for those who are able to push past the initial awkwardness, there’s a highly original, charming, and entertaining game waiting for them. Here are some beginner tips toRobotry! that players should know before starting the game.
10Expect To Fail
Players should understand that many gamers findRobotry! extremely challenging. In other games, failure is often a sign that the player is doing something wrong. However, plenty of failing and dying is almost a foregone conclusion inRobotry! (although there are plenty of lesser-known orforgotten puzzle gamesthat are equally challenging).
The best thing for players to do is simply embrace it and try to enjoy the ride, rather than worrying about how many times they’ve died during a particular level. Remember, levels can be skipped without penalty if players find them too challenging, and there’s no shame in using this feature.
9Savor Any Level Successfully Completed
Successfully completing a level inRobotry! is actually more of a feat than it might initially seem, especially in the latter stages of the game which get harder and harder as they progress. This is one aspect that puts it on the level of other puzzle games that genuinelymake the player feel smarter.
Players should take the time to savor completing a level ofRobotry! successfully. It’s quite an accomplishment given the game’s awkward controls and physics. Often, overcoming challenging levels in a game can feel far more rewarding than finishing a title that is easier or more accessible. Players should not shy away from giving themselves a pat on the back for doing so inRobotry!.
8Practice The Basics
While it might not sound like much fun, practicing the fundamentals ofRobotry! (jumping, moving, and so on) is the single best way for players to get better at the game, and, by extension, have a better time playing it.
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Mastering the fundamentals of the game shouldn’t be the goal here, though.Robotry!‘scontrols are so unorthodox and the system of physics is so unusual that players are unlikely to ever really master the game. Having a solid grip on its fundamentals, though, makes for a world of difference.
7Explore Each Level Thoroughly
Players may not notice it on their first playthrough of the game, butRobotry! actually has a series of collectibles in each level. It might not not putt the title on par with otherpuzzle games that have amazing lore, but it does give it a nice sense of depth.
If players want to finish a completionist run of the game, they should explore each level thoroughly before completing it to ensure they’ve found all the collectibles. Taking the time to explore each level is also a great way to see the full breadth of the game and appreciate its clever, quirky approach to level design. Besides, collectibles are always a cool thing to have.
6Don’t Expect To Feel ‘In Control’
In puzzle platforming games likeRobotry!, players often feel like they aren’t in control of their character. They may have the impression that this is a sign that they aren’t playing the title the right way, or that they aren’t competent enough at it yet (which is common inother games that deconstruct the puzzle genre).
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Something that’s important to understand, however, is that this is totally normal inRobotry!. Players never feel totally in control of their character in the game, even if they have plenty of experience with the title. The best thing to do is to simply embrace it.
5Take Breathers
Plenty of players findRobotry! frustrating to the point of being infuriating. Games as challenging asRobotry! can make players want to bang their heads against a wall, and perhaps question why they’re even playing the title in the first place.
Anybody playingRobotry! who finds themselves feeling frustrated or angered by the title should take a quick breather. This is a great way to decompress and find one’s composure before getting back into the action, and, hopefully, finishing that level that was proving so tricky.
4Teamwork Is Crucial In Multiplayer
No matter which type of co-op players are tackling inRobotry! (there’s a standard version and one where players each control a limb on the same robot), being able to work together effectively is crucial. Fortunately, it’s not necessary to be a genius to finish the campaign, like withcertain other puzzle games.
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It probably goes without saying that this is especially important when players are all controlling the same robot inRobotry!. The physics of the game are awkward and difficult to get used to, so players need to do everything in their power not to make the title even more challenging for each other than it needs to be.
3Use Momentum Whenever Possible
The physics ofRobotry! are, to put it lightly, unique. This is a large part of what makes mastering the game so difficult, but players can learn how to work with the title’s physics rather than against them, especially in stages where players need to jump great heights.
Getting used to the physics inRobotry! is no mean feat, though. Players will need to spend a fair amount of time with the game before they feel comfortable getting its physics to work with them, rather than against them. On the plus side, this gives the title areplay value on par with some of the best games in the genre.
2Bounce And Jump Off Teammates’ Robots In Multiplayer
When playing multiplayer mode using multiple robots (rather than players all controlling the limbs of the same robot), players can benefit from exploring different ways to use other players’ robots to help them get from point A to point B. This is just one element that ranks it among some of themost innovative puzzle games out there.
For example, if players need to reach a platform that is especially high up, they might want to jump onto another player first and use them as a launchpad to get to where they need to go. While this doesn’t always work, it’s often more effective than not doing so.
1Keep Movements Controlled
It’s easier said than done, but players should do their best to keep their movements inRobotry! as controlled and efficient as possible. The title’s gameplay and physics often feel wild and unruly, and players can easily fall or slide to their death at a moment’s notice.
By keeping their character’s movements as controlled as they can, players have a better chance of surviving the more dangerous parts of levels, as well as completing the game’s puzzles more effectively. It might take practice to get the hang of, though.
Robotry!is out now on Nintendo Switch, Xbox One, Mac, and PC.
