If I put all of the games in my library together and found my favorite genre by hours played, the best roguelite games would come out on top. Dead Cells, The Rogue Prince of Persia, Noita, Reignbreaker, Returnal, and, of course, a little lesser-known game called Hades would all reign supreme as my Steam library’s most-played titles. One of those worthy of the list–perhaps one of the top three overall–would be Roboquest, an electrifying FPS that is currently cheaper than ever.
As a roguelite connoisseur and someone whose little brain signals get happy when I get a decent build during a run, Roboquest isn’t just a simple entry in the genre. At first glance, the stylized visuals with a cartoon-like aesthetic don’t seem too distinct–there are plenty of other titles using that same art style–but Roboquest manages to capture the fun of building in each run with a meta-progression system that feels balanced yet rewarding. None of that “2% more damage when on fire and using this specific weapon” nonsense. Who likes that?
Like any solid FPS experience, Roboquest makes the gunplay feel excellent. The satisfaction of firing your weapons is only second to the sheer variety of guns you can pick up, like the Bee Cannon that sends swarms of robotic bees at your enemies, or the Torpedo Rifle that spits out rockets like it’s an assault rifle. Of course, it’s completely random what you’ll get in each run (that’s half the fun of a roguelite, after all), but it’s easy to find guns that you’ll start seeking out with each playthrough.
It also helps that the classes can make each playthrough feel distinct. Each one offers unique abilities, so you can choose one that better complements your playstyle. For example, the beginner class Guardian focuses on damage mitigation and close-range combat, while the Elementalist functions as a spellcasting class, letting you throw out fireballs or send volleys of ice shards at your enemies.
Despite having played tens of hours of Roboquest, I still regularly return for some quick runs. If you want to give it a try yourself, it’s now cheaper than ever at Fanatical, with the retailer offering a 54% discount. That makes it just $11.62 / £9.29, and you’re still getting it added to your Steam library. No need for additional launchers. As a PC player, not requiring another application is music to my ears… or eyes, I suppose.
Oh, and if you fall in love with it enough, you can also get the VR version of the game, which was co-developed by the passionate Flat2VR Studios team. As someone who basically has the best VR headsets strapped to my face 50% of the time I’m awake, it’s a very faithful conversion.
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