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  • Summary: In this side-scrolling game, Chibi-Robo uses his plug and cord to whip enemies, grapple onto ledges, and swing across chasms. Power-up the plug and cord to search for collectables and explore previously out of reach areas.
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Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash - E3 2015 Trailer
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 50
  2. Negative: 5 out of 50
  1. 80
    If you are looking for a quality 2D adventure, and enjoy being a completionist, Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash should be on your radar. Chibi whips it, and he whips it good!
  2. Oct 8, 2015
    73
    Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash is a solid little platformer that entertains despite faltering at times. It’s cute, it’s charming, and it offers some nice little twists on the 2D action/grappling formula that make it stand out.
  3. Oct 30, 2015
    67
    I mean that on two levels, as it's a solid action platformer, but it also has a lot of untapped potential that players may be disappointed to discover by the time they're through.
  4. Oct 16, 2015
    60
    Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is not the best Chibi-Robo - it is not even that great of a 2D side-scroller or platformer, either.
  5. Nov 5, 2015
    55
    Sadly, Chibi-Robo fails to deliver a good platforming game, relying on uninspired levels and forgettable action.
  6. Dec 1, 2015
    50
    Quotation forthcoming.
  7. Oct 9, 2015
    40
    For every promising moment--which are few and far between--there's a commercial for candy, or a series of mini-tasks and menus that drag you back down. Chibi-Robo is a sleepy trip through a forgettable world. Plead with it to go faster, beg it to surprise you with new experiences, but don't be surprised when it answers back with the merits of biting into the center of a Tootsie Pop.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 18 out of 57
  2. Negative: 32 out of 57
  1. Oct 12, 2015
    10
    Another great title from Nintendo, hope to see Chibi in Smash and a future Wii U title as well :) If I had to complain about one thing it isAnother great title from Nintendo, hope to see Chibi in Smash and a future Wii U title as well :) If I had to complain about one thing it is the stage select. Expand
  2. Oct 11, 2015
    9
    Really stunned at some of the reviews for this game. It's a different type of platformer. It's more about challenge and discovery. Looking forReally stunned at some of the reviews for this game. It's a different type of platformer. It's more about challenge and discovery. Looking for everything is great fun. The game is polished, entertaining, the Amiibo is a must, wonderful. I have put in well over 20 hours of play to beat the base game, much more if you 100%, which is fun to do.

    The gameplay has a nice build to it, with new items slowly being rolled out to you. Love how new ideas and elements present to you.

    My feeling is the destiny wheel turned off many critics. Which is silly as, it's not horrible, not great, but in the end, does nothing to impede the game. So easy to land on the number you need.

    Also, Chibi-Robo has always been polarizing. Critics want basic, paint by numbers. Not into edgy, different.

    Also, do NOT get the complaints on the vehicle levels. The cart, balloon, etc are all fun. Once you understand the controls, it makes great sense. Are they challenging? Sure. That's what I want in a game, a challenge. Not paint by number hand holding.

    The costume element of this game is great. In where you find codes within the game then share these codes with others on Miiverse, gamefaqs, etc. And, the 100%ing of this game is something I am truly going to shoot for. It's very addictive and fun. Getting all the costumes is something I feel will be quite rewarding to do.

    This is a game that is TRULY about exploration first, then platforming. And, the exploration is challenging and clever at times. If you are the nook and cranny sort of exploration person, who loves to find everything and smiles when discovering new items, this game is so much for you.

    The presentation is fantastic. Great menu, great Chibi Universe, many configurations of things to do, and, the Amiibo is greatly used in this. Heck, even other "non" Chibi Amiibo are well used in this!

    The sound effects are strong, the music light and catchy. Nothing special but serviceable enough to where you smile.

    If you love the Chibi-Robo Universe, and are looking for something different in game-play, get this now. Honestly, very surprised at some of the low scores on this game. They are not deserved and no doubt, if you try to collect everything, you will get at least 40 hours out of this wonderful, fun, inspiring, colorful game.

    9/10
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  3. Apr 21, 2016
    8
    Zip Lash, unlike other Nintendo games that negatively mix up the formula (Sticker Star) still sustains the series in ways that even acoomadateZip Lash, unlike other Nintendo games that negatively mix up the formula (Sticker Star) still sustains the series in ways that even acoomadate the optimistic and devoted fans. For example, the beginning of the game starts out with a beautifully animated CGI Chibi - Robo showing the main premise of the game, with a catchy tune coming after that. If that wasn't cool enough, the game starts off in a spectacular space view with the "Drake Redcrest" theme playing inthe background. There are even some noises and other cool quirks you can point out in you look hard enough. Great impressions there. The level design is well executed, having a grander scale and a story, while not as compelling, still gets the job done. The art design has a neat blocky style to it, and the animations for the enemies, characters, and NOC's are run smoothly and give the game a sense of charm and personality. Each level is also fairly decently long, ranging from around 15 - 25 minutes if you take your time. It's a very leisurely paced game, but that's what makes it fun, and addicting as well. It may play it safe in some areas, but other times it throws your excpectations out of the water for an awesome segment of high speed action. Not to mention the 3D is really good and truly magnifies Chibi Robo.

    If there were any problems had in my initial run, it's the Stage Spinner, where the next level you go to is basically determined by chance. It ruins the flow of the game and playing the same level kver and over squeezes out the fun to be had and is replaced with a troublesome chore. Sure, it can be manipulated, and it isn't such a big issue, but it's definitely something to point out.

    Overall, Zip Lash was a well crafted game, and has what to expect from a Chibi - Robo game, even if it's different. While I do regard the previous installments as being more inventive and innovative, Zip Lash is definitely a great way to get the casual retail demographic into this awesome series. Now we just need a true sequel to the first game for the Wii U or NX.
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  4. Mar 28, 2022
    4
    This game really blows as it's the game that pretty much killed any chance for a real Chibi-Robo game. The Original on GCN was really wacky,This game really blows as it's the game that pretty much killed any chance for a real Chibi-Robo game. The Original on GCN was really wacky, fun, and creative. This game to me represents the creative bankruptcy that Nintendo experienced throughout 2015-2016. Ruined what could have been a great franchise. Expand
  5. Jan 6, 2022
    1
    all the woz fans hit this website all "this game blows" and that may just be a meme, but they're not wrong, it really is one of the worstall the woz fans hit this website all "this game blows" and that may just be a meme, but they're not wrong, it really is one of the worst games I've played, just a sad experience Expand
  6. Aug 17, 2020
    0
    Hey all Jaxster here. and I just played chibi robo zip lash. And i'm here to make a review. all I have to say is. This game blows!
  7. Aug 15, 2020
    0
    This game blows This game blows This game blows This game blows This game blows

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