Resolution's Jennifer Allen writes: Upon first loading Robox, I instantly thought of Wall-E. The tale of the poor little robotic probe wandering around a strange world by itself is kind of like Wall-E. Ok, possibly not quite but I never saw the film, only the trailer. Robox has more in common with the Metroid series instead offering platforming and side shooting galore. For the most part, it works well, but there’s still that certain something that holds me back from recommending it.
Robox is the type of game you really want to like, but it just doesn't let you.
I really wanted to like this game, but its sole redeeming quality was its impressive visual design.
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"[Robox] can stir completely different reactions between two people who are very much alike. Some will see it as nothing more than a frustrating affair, while others will appreciate the retro-inspired throwback. With that said, if you are typically drawn to indie platformers and are up for the challenge that awaits you, you'll find that Robox isn't a bad game by any means. But as you'll see in this review, your mileage may vary on how much you enjoy it." -- Wiiloveit.com