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{{Short description|2023 indie video game}}
{{Short description|2023 indie video game}}
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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
| title = Roboquest
| title = Roboquest
| image =
| image = Roboquest cover art.webp
| developer = RyseUp Studios
| developer = RyseUp Studios
| publisher = RyseUp Studios
| publisher = [[Starbreeze Studios]]
| released = November 7, 2023
| engine = [[Unreal Engine 4]]
| released = November 7, 2023<ref>{{Cite web |last=Romano |first=Sal |date=October 16, 2023 |title=''Roboquest'' launches November 7 |url=https://www.gematsu.com/2023/10/roboquest-launches-november-7 |access-date=April 19, 2024 |website=Gematsu |language=en-US}}</ref>
| genre = [[First person shooter]], [[arena shooter]], [[roguelite]]
| modes = [[Single-player]] [[Multiplayer]]
| genre = [[Roguelite]] [[first-person shooter]]
| modes = [[Single-player]], [[multiplayer]]
| platforms = {{ubl|[[Windows]]|[[Steam]]|[[Epic Games Store]][[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]}}
| platforms = {{ubl|[[Windows]]|[[Xbox One]]|[[Xbox Series X and Series S|Xbox Series X/S]]}}
}}
}}


'''''Roboquest''''' is a 2023 [[First person shooter]] [[roguelite]] video game developed and published by French indie developer RyseUp Studios.<ref>{{cite web |title=Games |url=https://ryseupstudios.com/#games |website=RyseUp |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> The game entered early access on [[Steam]] in 2020 and received a full release on November 7, 2023.<ref>{{cite web |title=Review |url=https://xboxera.com/2023/11/07/review-roboquest/ |website=Xbox Era |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest |url=https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17432/roboquest-says-goodbye-to-early-access-fully-launches-on-xbox-pc-and-game-pass.html |website=Co-optimus |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
'''''Roboquest''''' is a 2023 [[roguelite]] [[first person shooter]] video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp Studios and published by [[Starbreeze Studios]].<ref>{{cite web |title=Games |url=https://ryseupstudios.com/#games |website=RyseUp |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> 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.


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==


Roboquest is an FPS 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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comic-book FPS Roboquest joins Game Pass today with over 70 achievements |url=https://www.trueachievements.com/n55496/roboquest-xbox-achievements |website=Trueachievements |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Best Classes |url=https://gamerant.com/roboquest-best-classes/ |website=Gamerant |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
''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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Comic-book FPS Roboquest joins Game Pass today with over 70 achievements |url=https://www.trueachievements.com/n55496/roboquest-xbox-achievements |website=Trueachievements |date=7 November 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Best Classes |url=https://gamerant.com/roboquest-best-classes/ |website=Gamerant |date=21 December 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>


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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Best Weapons |url=https://gamerant.com/roboquest-best-weapons/ |website=GameRant |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest 1.0 is now live on Steam|url=https://news.cision.com/starbreeze-ab/r/roboquest-1-0-is-now-live-on-steam--xbox-series-x-s--xbox-game-pass-and-epic-games-store,c3871061 |website=Cision |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
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.<ref>{{cite web |title=Best Weapons |url=https://gamerant.com/roboquest-best-weapons/ |website=GameRant |date=15 January 2024 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest 1.0 is now live on Steam|url=https://news.cision.com/starbreeze-ab/r/roboquest-1-0-is-now-live-on-steam--xbox-series-x-s--xbox-game-pass-and-epic-games-store,c3871061 |website=Cision |date=7 November 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>


==Release and reception==
==Reception==
{{Video game reviews
{{Video game reviews
| MC = PC: 85/100<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/roboquest/ |website=Metacritic |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
| MC = PC: 85/100<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/roboquest/ |website=Metacritic |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
}}
}}


Roboquest received mostly positive reviews from critics. GamingAge scored the game 9/10, complimenting the controls and gunplay.<ref>{{cite web |title=Review |url=https://gaming-age.com/2023/11/roboquest-review-for-pc-xbox/ |website=GamingAge |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> Inven stated while Roboquest "lacks freshness", it excels in the fundamentals of first-person shooting mechanics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest Review - Inven |url=https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=290978 |website=Inven |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> Many critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest Review (PC) |url=https://digitalchumps.com/roboquest-review-pc/ |website=Digital Chumps |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest review |url=https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/roboquest-review/ |website=God Is A Geek |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Roboquest |url=https://gamerescape.com/2023/11/07/review-roboquest/ |website=Gamer Escape |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>
''Roboquest'' received mostly positive reviews from critics. ''GamingAge'' scored the game 9/10, complimenting the controls and gunplay.<ref>{{cite web |title=Review |url=https://gaming-age.com/2023/11/roboquest-review-for-pc-xbox/ |website=GamingAge |date=22 November 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> Inven stated while ''Roboquest'' "lacks freshness", it excels in the fundamentals of first-person shooting mechanics.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest Review - Inven |url=https://www.inven.co.kr/webzine/news/?news=290978 |website=Inven | date=December 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref> Many critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest Review (PC) |url=https://digitalchumps.com/roboquest-review-pc/ |website=Digital Chumps |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest review |url=https://www.godisageek.com/reviews/roboquest-review/ |website=God Is A Geek |date=9 November 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |title=Review: Roboquest |url=https://gamerescape.com/2023/11/07/review-roboquest/ |website=Gamer Escape |date=7 November 2023 |access-date=11 April 2024}}</ref>

=== Post-release ===
In April 2024, the ''Arsenal Update'' launched. The update included new weapons, NPCs, summons, and a training range map.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roguelite mecha shooter gets huge update, adds entire new arsenal |url=https://www.pcgamesn.com/roboquest/arsenal-update |website=PC Games N |access-date=2 May 2024}}</ref>

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 five new in-game achievements related to SuperBot.<ref>{{cite web |title=Roboquest 'Super' Update Adds a Super New Character, Level, and Weapon |url=https://www.co-optimus.com/article/17550/roboquest-super-update-adds-a-super-new-character-level-and-weapon.html |website=Co-optimus |access-date=25 June 2024}}</ref>


==References==
==References==
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==External links==
{{Uncategorized|date=April 2024}}
*{{official website|https://web.archive.org/web/20240228203259/https://www.roboquest.com/}} (archived)

[[Category:2023 video games]]
[[Category:First-person shooters]]
[[Category:Indie games]]
[[Category:Multiplayer and single-player video games]]
[[Category:Roguelike video games]]
[[Category:Post-apocalyptic video games]]
[[Category:Unreal Engine 4 games]]
[[Category:Video games about robots]]
[[Category:Video games developed in France]]
[[Category:Windows games]]
[[Category:Xbox Series X and Series S games]]

Latest revision as of 02:48, 6 September 2024

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

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.

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 (SuperBot), new weapon (Captain McSlice), new level (Harmony Square), and five new in-game achievements related to SuperBot.[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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