Robotrek

Krylo · 10-05-2004, 07:18 PM

This is a game in which you play the role of a little inventor child and wander around the world of Roccoco fighting hackers.

The battle system is quite inovative for it's time, featuring a Lunar-esque map which makes both ranged and melee attacks useful. It also features an 'energy' bar, which depletes more or less depending upon what attack you use. For instance, using a laser uses more energy than swiping a sword. The weapons are powered off the robot's energy.

Not only that, but it has 'attack programs' you input into each of your robots, and, when they run, they'll do different things. Some notable ones cause the entire screen to explode, teleport you to all the enemies and cause you to slash them AND knock them away, etc. The programs available depend on what weapons you have, and how much energy each drains.

The only problem I have with that aspect is that it doesn't have quite enough combinations, and things like the axe, hammer, punch and sword used in conjunction with other items give the same effect... except you hit them with an axe, hammer, punching glove or sword instead of the same weapon.

All in all, however, battles are both fun and engaging.

Not nearly as entertaining as the little character quirks and humanities you'll find in everyone and everything. Even the faceless nameless villains, who have such memorable lines as "People just don't understand. Evil is good. Evil is the Job!" or "WAAAGH! GHOSTS!" The latter comes after you flip the breaker a few times in a haunted house. They also routinely complain about how their job sucks, talk about being understaffed, so on and so forth. You actually, almost, feel guilty for beating them up. Well, guilty or extremely justified because they're such lousy villains.

The actual plot, even, is rather good. It may be 'weakened' a bit by all the little jokes when it's trying to be serious, but, in the end, it just makes the game more enjoyable. I refuse to give much of it away here, because it actually manages to lead itself from one thing and into another extremely well, all without being predictable in the least. I'd hate to ruin the latter point for you.

This is one of my all time favorite games, and definately a game to pick up. Good battles, funny, innovative, and it's all tied together with a very solid plot.

...So good that I went to make a post, basically wondering how many people had actually heard of it, and I ended up doing an editorial/game review.

So, to the actual topic: how many people here HAVE heard about it?

Also: It's for the SNES. I was originally going to place a picture of the game box at the top, but I removed the pictures... and realized I hadn't mentioned that anywhere else.

Hamelin · 10-05-2004, 07:40 PM

It's a pretty good game as they go. I've never seen the cart in America though at any stores.

Krylo · 10-05-2004, 08:41 PM

It used to be at this rental place near where I currently live. I think they lost it, or sold it, or something though. It must have been sold SOMEWHERE however, because I bought an english version off of E-Bay.

Deathosaurus Wrecks · 10-05-2004, 11:07 PM

Oh yeah, I played this game as an emulator rom. i didn't think much of it at first, but once i got more into the robot design i really liked it. ultimately i didn't get very far, some wierd haunted forrest or something that i got lost in, and never picked it up again.

Viktor Von Russia · 10-06-2004, 12:31 AM

Ah, Robotrek. How I loved thee. When other kids were out playing ball, I was customizing my robots. I don't recall if I ever finished the game, but I remember it was frustrating whenever bosses were faster than you and kept hitting me in the back. I heard they made a sequel sometime. Anyone know if that's true?

Dark Black · 10-06-2004, 09:08 PM

Back when I first discovered ROMs I'm pretty sure I came across this game. But I was playing (emulated) versions of FF6 and Super Mario World at the time so it kinda got brushed aside. But I might start playing it again, you made it sound interesting... Not that I can actually remember anything about it from when I did play it. All I remember is the room you designed robots in and some little elves that helped you... or... something... =P
Oh yeah, and it being hard. Very hard. (or maybe I was just a dumbass and didn't level up...)

Death Dealer · 10-06-2004, 10:24 PM

Robotrek = Greatest Offbrand (Enix is semi-offbrand in a world of Square games.) RPG ever.

I played the shit out of it when I could rent it from a local supermarket, and I still play it quite heavily in ROM form. (Not lately, but I do still, on occasion, play it a LOT.)

10-05-2004, 07:18 PM	#1
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	Robotrek This is a game in which you play the role of a little inventor child and wander around the world of Roccoco fighting hackers. The battle system is quite inovative for it's time, featuring a Lunar-esque map which makes both ranged and melee attacks useful. It also features an 'energy' bar, which depletes more or less depending upon what attack you use. For instance, using a laser uses more energy than swiping a sword. The weapons are powered off the robot's energy. Not only that, but it has 'attack programs' you input into each of your robots, and, when they run, they'll do different things. Some notable ones cause the entire screen to explode, teleport you to all the enemies and cause you to slash them AND knock them away, etc. The programs available depend on what weapons you have, and how much energy each drains. The only problem I have with that aspect is that it doesn't have quite enough combinations, and things like the axe, hammer, punch and sword used in conjunction with other items give the same effect... except you hit them with an axe, hammer, punching glove or sword instead of the same weapon. All in all, however, battles are both fun and engaging. Not nearly as entertaining as the little character quirks and humanities you'll find in everyone and everything. Even the faceless nameless villains, who have such memorable lines as "People just don't understand. Evil is good. Evil is the Job!" or "WAAAGH! GHOSTS!" The latter comes after you flip the breaker a few times in a haunted house. They also routinely complain about how their job sucks, talk about being understaffed, so on and so forth. You actually, almost, feel guilty for beating them up. Well, guilty or extremely justified because they're such lousy villains. The actual plot, even, is rather good. It may be 'weakened' a bit by all the little jokes when it's trying to be serious, but, in the end, it just makes the game more enjoyable. I refuse to give much of it away here, because it actually manages to lead itself from one thing and into another extremely well, all without being predictable in the least. I'd hate to ruin the latter point for you. This is one of my all time favorite games, and definately a game to pick up. Good battles, funny, innovative, and it's all tied together with a very solid plot. ...So good that I went to make a post, basically wondering how many people had actually heard of it, and I ended up doing an editorial/game review. So, to the actual topic: how many people here HAVE heard about it? Also: It's for the SNES. I was originally going to place a picture of the game box at the top, but I removed the pictures... and realized I hadn't mentioned that anywhere else. __________________ I am very tired. Last edited by Krylo; 10-05-2004 at 07:21 PM.

10-05-2004, 07:40 PM	#2
Hamelin OMG! Sea Monster! Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 881	It's a pretty good game as they go. I've never seen the cart in America though at any stores. __________________ daily deviations

10-05-2004, 08:41 PM	#3
Krylo The Straightest Shota Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: It's a secret to everybody. Posts: 17,789	It used to be at this rental place near where I currently live. I think they lost it, or sold it, or something though. It must have been sold SOMEWHERE however, because I bought an english version off of E-Bay. __________________ I am very tired.

10-05-2004, 11:07 PM	#4
Deathosaurus Wrecks Underachiever Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 1,996	Oh yeah, I played this game as an emulator rom. i didn't think much of it at first, but once i got more into the robot design i really liked it. ultimately i didn't get very far, some wierd haunted forrest or something that i got lost in, and never picked it up again. __________________ "There was another, who came before you he was a hero and your brother and my son he fought the darkenss, the darkness won" -The Protomen "Unrest in the House of Light"

10-06-2004, 12:31 AM	#5
Viktor Von Russia YOU'VE EATEN POO, HAVE YOU?! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: The Motherland Posts: 1,131	Ah, Robotrek. How I loved thee. When other kids were out playing ball, I was customizing my robots. I don't recall if I ever finished the game, but I remember it was frustrating whenever bosses were faster than you and kept hitting me in the back. I heard they made a sequel sometime. Anyone know if that's true? __________________ Defeat Yanda. "God does not give to a cow that butts." Russian Saying Why don't people check for invisi-text?

10-06-2004, 09:08 PM	#6
Dark Black Even eviller than black! Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 114	Back when I first discovered ROMs I'm pretty sure I came across this game. But I was playing (emulated) versions of FF6 and Super Mario World at the time so it kinda got brushed aside. But I might start playing it again, you made it sound interesting... Not that I can actually remember anything about it from when I did play it. All I remember is the room you designed robots in and some little elves that helped you... or... something... =P Oh yeah, and it being hard. Very hard. (or maybe I was just a dumbass and didn't level up...)

10-06-2004, 10:24 PM	#7
Death Dealer Death Dealer's True Form? Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Cleft Of Dimension Posts: 624	Robotrek = Greatest Offbrand (Enix is semi-offbrand in a world of Square games.) RPG ever. I played the shit out of it when I could rent it from a local supermarket, and I still play it quite heavily in ROM form. (Not lately, but I do still, on occasion, play it a LOT.) __________________ When there was life, there was death, that's where I come in. (From Sloganizer.net) You don't want Death Dealer as your enemy.