Roboquest | |
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Developer(s) | RyseUp Studios |
Publisher(s) | Starbreeze Studios |
Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
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Release | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S November 7, 2023 [1] PS4, PS5 May 27, 2025 |
Genre(s) | Roguelite first-person shooter |
Mode(s) | Single-player, multiplayer |
Roboquest is a 2023 rogue-lite 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, as well as releases on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023. The game will be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 on May 27, 2025. [3] [4]
Roboquest is a first-person shooter with rogue-lite elements and is playable in single-player or two-player co-op. [5] 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. These upgrades can be synergized to create powerful builds. [6] [7]
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. [8] [9]
In April 2024, the Arsenal Update launched. The update included new weapons, NPCs, summons, and a training range map. [10]
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. [11] An update/crossover with Motion Twin's Dead Cells was released in August 2024. The update features The Collector as an NPC and also includes new items pulled from Dead Cells. [12]
The game was announced for release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the "first half of 2025". [3] It was later announced that the game was scheduled for release on May 27, 2025.
Aggregator | Score |
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Metacritic | PC: 85/100 [13] |
OpenCritic | 88% recommend [14] |
Publication | Score |
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GamingAge | 9/10 [15] |
Roboquest received "generally favorable" reviews according to review aggregator Metacritic. [13] OpenCritic determined that 88% of critics recommend the game. [14] Critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack. [16] [17] [18] GamingAge complimented the controls and gunplay. [15]