Robocalypse

 
7.9
good
 
CRITICS SCORE
7.9
(15 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
7.8
(38 ratings)

The Good

Humorous story and characters, Tight controls and great use of the touch screen, Varied and memorable unit types.

The Bad

Clumsy and frustrating AI, Limited multiplayer match types.

The Bottom Line

Set in a world of wise-cracking, battling robots, Robocalypse offers madcap weaponry and uproarious destruction, all embedded in a deep strategy war game. Up to 4 players can compete head to head via WI-Fi in multiplayer, or lead your army to victory in the hilarious single player storymode campaign, penned by Jay Lender (of SpongeBob Squarepants) and Micah Wright. The game employs over 50 independently AI driven units with advanced distributed pathfinding, dynamic music and 3D particle systems for stunning visual effects.

Game Screenshots

Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
75/100
score

Help save the human race from evil robots in this funny and satisfying strategy game for the DS.

GameZone review logo
83/100
score

The DS finally has an RTS capable of standing shoulder-to-shoulder with the system's wide selection of great turn-based strategy games. Don't let the cartoon vibe throw you'Robocalypse has enough strategy goodness to keep any genre fan happy.

IGN review logo
89/100
score

Robocalypse offers fairly conventional RTS gameplay, but it is a well-oiled machine that plays very well. What is really unique here is the gleefully absurd humor and art style.

Game Features

Robots with Attitude: Choose from over 10 different robot units with specialized skills and weapons all with their own distinct attitudes and personalities.
Wacky Weapons: Over 20 groundbreaking weapon types with spectacular visual effects, including, Converter Cannons, Falling Anvils, Head-Crack'n Gauntlet and Digitizers.
Total Stylus Control: Simplified controls and innovative Action Flag system reduces the complexity of commanding units. No buttons -- just point and tap.
Multiplayer Mayhem: 2 to 4 multiplayer wireless DS multi-card play-- Play head to head or co-op with unique maps and multiple play modes, then track your progress in the Hall of Fame.
Heroes Win the War: Courageous Heroes embody powerful abilities and can be controlled directly in combat. Rampage Mode, Conversion (turn enemies into refrigerators) and Leadership (unite soldiers into a single fighting unit) are just a few of their supreme capabilities.
Epic Storymode: A hilarious storyline by Jay Lender, a writer and director of the acclaimed cartoon series SpongeBob Squarepants™ and his writing partner Micah Wright, known for his writing contributions across multiple mediums. Military routines are accidentally installed into prototype robots, turning them into hunter killers. Disaster ensues and to save humanity, a new batch of robots is implanted with the brain scans of retired WWII vets, giving rise to an oil-swilling, brawling, robotic dirty dozen. Campaign includes 17 unique missions, hidden objectives and a robust reward system.
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Game Specs

Modes
Full Mission Single-Player, Story, Wi-Fi Team Battle, Wi-Fi Versus

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-4)

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Move Cursor

A Button
Confirm

B Button
Cancel Action

X Button
Show HQ Location

Y Button
Select and Display Hero. Switch Between Heroes.

 

L Button
Switch Top and Touch Screens

R Button
Switch Top and Touch Screens

Touch Screen
Unit Information. Move. Target Enemy. Attack.

Start
Pause Menu

Select
Display Objectives Screen

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:11/18/2008
Publisher:Tecmo
Developer:Vogster Entertainment
Genre:Strategy
ESRB Rating:--
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.3
Gameplay
8.2
Graphics
8.5
Sound
8
Concept
8.5
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.3/10

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