Gato Roboto
Gato Roboto | |
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Developer(s) | doinksoft |
Publisher(s) | Devolver Digital |
Platform(s) | |
Release | Windows, Switch May 30, 2019 Xbox One April 21, 2020 |
Genre(s) | |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
Gato Roboto is a 2D Metroidvania video game developed by American[1] studio doinksoft and published by Devolver Digital on May 30, 2019. The game follows a cat named Kiki attempting to save her owner after they crash land on an alien planet, forcing Kiki to don a mech suit and explore the planet's depths.
Gameplay[]
In Gato Roboto players control a cat named Kiki. By default, Kiki can climb and jump off of walls, swim in water, and well as fit through small gaps. She is unable to damage enemies or use any other abilities, and dies in one hit. However, while inside of a mech suit (which can be obtained at most save points) she gains multiple hit points, a gun attack, as well as several other upgrades found throughout the game, such as a double jump and a dash ability. Other mechs, including a submarine and a turret, can be found throughout the game.[2][3]
The player's main goal is to enter the lab of the alien planet Kiki is stranded on in order to find a way to free Kiki's owner, Gary. Access to the lab is blocked off until the player clears the planet's aqueducts, heating system, and ventilation system, after doing which they advance to the lab, the final area of the game. Throughout the game's world there are many upgrades, including movement abilities, health upgrades, and cassette tapes which unlock optional color palette swaps for the game's 1-bit graphics.[2][4]
Plot[]
In the distant future, Gary and his cat Kiki are piloting a spaceship to a distress call in an alien planet. While flying towards the planet, Kiki steps on the ship's keyboard causing the ship to crash land. Both survive, but Gary is trapped with the wrecked ship, while Kiki is outside of it. Gary then sends Kiki out to find a mech suit, explore the planet, and find a way to get off of it. Throughout the world Kiki can discover voice logs which speak of a mad scientist obsessed with keeping his sickly dog alive. Additionally, as Kiki clears out the planet's systems to gain access to the lab, they repeatedly encounter a talking rat, who is eventually revealed to be the mad scientist, transferred into a different body. He plans to transfer his consciousness into Gary's body, and transfer his dog's consciousness into Kiki's body to save him. After Kiki defeats the scientist, she and the dog escape the planet, leaving the scientist behind.
Reception[]
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | 79/100 (PC)[5] 72/100 (Switch)[6] |
Publication | Score |
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Destructoid | 6.5/10[11] |
Eurogamer | Recommended[8] |
Game Informer | 7.75/10[10] |
Hardcore Gamer | 8/10[2] |
Nintendo Life | [9] |
Nintendo World Report | 8/10[12] |
Shacknews | 8/10[13] |
IGN Japan | 7.8/10[7] |
According to review aggregator Metacritic, the PC version received generally favourable reviews from critics while the Switch version received mixed or average reviews [5][6] Kyle LeClair of Hardcore Gamer called it a "fun, insane concept" and "simple yet highly fun".[2] In regards to difficulty, IGN Japan said it was "more difficult than you would expect from a game that stars a cute cat in mech armor, but it’s well worth it if you’re up for the challenge."[7]
References[]
- ^ "doinksoft". Twitter. Retrieved August 15, 2020.
- ^ a b c d LeClair, Kyle (May 30, 2019). "Review: Gato Roboto". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Donlan, Christian (May 31, 2019). "Gato Roboto review - a pet-sized Metroidvania filled with delights". Eurogamer. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ Irwin, Dave (July 9, 2019). "Wot I Think: Gato Roboto". Rock, Paper, Shotgun. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
- ^ a b "Gato Roboto". Metacritic. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ a b "Gato Roboto". Metacritic. Retrieved March 16, 2021.
- ^ a b "『Gato Roboto』レビュー". IGN Japan (in Japanese). June 7, 2019. Retrieved August 12, 2020.
- ^ Donlan, Christian (June 18, 2019). "Gato Roboto review - a pet-sized Metroidvania filled with delights". Eurogamer. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Reynolds, Ollie (May 30, 2019). "Gato Roboto Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Hilliard, Kyle (May 30, 2019). "Gato Roboto Review - The Sincerest Form Of Flattery". Game Informer. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Handley, Zoey (June 8, 2019). "Review: Gato Roboto". Destructoid. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Ronaghan, Neal (May 30, 2019). "Gato Roboto (Switch) Review". . Retrieved November 2, 2021.
- ^ Hawkins, Josh (May 30, 2019). "Gato Roboto review: Super Metroid kitty cat". Shacknews. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
External links[]
- 2019 video games
- Metroidvania games
- Monochrome video games
- Single-player video games
- Indie video games
- Windows games
- Nintendo Switch games
- Retro-style video games
- Video games about mecha
- Video games about cats
- Video games developed in the United States
- Video games featuring female protagonists
- Devolver Digital games
- Xbox Cloud Gaming games
- Xbox One games
- Video games set in the future