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Developer(s) | RyseUp Studios |
Publisher(s) | Starbreeze Studios |
Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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Release | November 7, 2023 [1] |
Genre(s) | Roguelite first-person shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
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 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]
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Metacritic | PC: 85/100 [7] |
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]
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 (SuperBot), new weapon (Captain McSlice), new level (Harmony Square), and 5 new in-game achievements related to SuperBot. [14]