Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash

 3DS
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5.0

Mixed or average reviews- based on 132 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 49 out of 132
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 132
  3. Negative: 56 out of 132
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  1. Luigithe2nd
    Aug 25, 2023
    0
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This game blows. This game blows. This game blows. This game blows. This game blows.… Expand
  2. Joosie-boy
    Aug 19, 2022
    0
    My toilet needs unclogging
    In other words THIS GAME BLOWS
    JUST GO BUY GEX FOR GOD'S SAKE
  3. 78ed5
    Oct 31, 2022
    3
    This game actually blows. The levels go on for way too long and are also not interesting, controlling chibi-robo is not fun, not being allowed to choose which level you want to play is a stupid idea, and overall, it is one of the worst games ever published by Nintendo. Why can't they just go back to the style of the first Chibi-robo game on the Gamecube? Why did they have to make this gameThis game actually blows. The levels go on for way too long and are also not interesting, controlling chibi-robo is not fun, not being allowed to choose which level you want to play is a stupid idea, and overall, it is one of the worst games ever published by Nintendo. Why can't they just go back to the style of the first Chibi-robo game on the Gamecube? Why did they have to make this game a painfully generic 2d-platformer? Why would anyone want to buy this? Exactly. The few people that bought this game only got it to show their support for the Chibi-robo series, because they knew this was his last chance. Not because they wanted THE WORST 3DS GAME EVER MADE! THIS. GAME. BLOWS!… Expand
  4. illyganor
    May 9, 2022
    2
    "this game blows" scotthewoz https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pi6LM1EASMg&t=0s
    i really don't like it its not fun and not original at all
  5. PizzaW0lf
    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, 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.
  6. Choppiemcdonald
    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 worst games I've played, just a sad experience
  7. WWD2
    Oct 26, 2021
    6
    I understand the Scott Wozniak school of thought that this game is chock-full of flaws and that it effectively killed the Chibi-Robo! series. And while I agree with many of the criticisms the Woz poses, in a vacuum the game is not that bad. Looking at it as nothing more than a 2D platformer for the 3DS, in many ways it misses the mark of a quality video game, but there is still fun to beI understand the Scott Wozniak school of thought that this game is chock-full of flaws and that it effectively killed the Chibi-Robo! series. And while I agree with many of the criticisms the Woz poses, in a vacuum the game is not that bad. Looking at it as nothing more than a 2D platformer for the 3DS, in many ways it misses the mark of a quality video game, but there is still fun to be had with the title.

    To first address the issues with this game that have been talked to death, the destination wheel is the most mystifyingly stupid game mechanic I have ever seen in terms of level progression. It's the type of gimmick that exists only to have something unique about the game on the back of the box. It also would appear to be a money pit, what with the ability to buy destination wheel panels. It doesn't add anything to the game, it's stupid, end of story. A specific game mechanic that made me want to put my head through a plate glass window was the submarine. My God, the submarine levels. The sub doesn't go anywhere until a solid two seconds after moving the circle pad, and then it goes really slowly. It feels like you're constantly wrestling with the controls, and if there was a moment of frustration that really stood out to me during the game, that was it. And of course, the way the game sets up the final boss probably prevents most people from fully completing the game. It should force you to buy a part of the giant Chibi-Robo after each level to indicate to the player that the coins will be necessary later on.

    I remember from The Darkest Age of Nintendo, Scott complained about the plug attack being split into two separate moves, and while I think that's fair criticism, I did not find it that annoying, I thought the whiplash was actually used in very fun ways besides just attacking. In certain levels, the player has to swing themselves over a large chasm by latching onto the ceiling, swinging forward, letting go, and catching the ceiling farther down. It was certainly difficult, but I loved seeing those elements in the game just because it was very fun. The hover ability of the whiplash is also helpful if the player happens to miss a jump and needs to find a way to correct it midair. In terms of the ziplash, I absolutely agree that the aiming of the attack was either uncontrollably fast or painfully slow, overall I found it fun to collect blue orbs and see how far my attack could go. The ricochet effect that the game uses so often for the ziplash not only forces the player to think outside the box to collect certain items, but also is just really fun. Maybe I'm too easy to please, but I thought it was a nice touch.

    The level themes are extremely generic and don't add anything to the story (which is already extremely barren) but the level design always seemed to lend itself well to the game. Each level was somewhere between a Mario game and a Genesis Sonic game in terms of linearity, which considering the fact that your ziplash can be used to reach out-of-the-way areas seems appropriate. But the same generic blocks and set pieces appear in all levels regardless of the world theme. In other words, the theme of a world equates to a different backdrop to the same set pieces that are consistent throughout the game. It certainly kills the immersion, but it's probably better than sacrificing level design for the sake of a world theme.

    Objectively speaking, this is not a very good game. But if you watched The Darkest Age of Nintendo and the game still entices you, then you would probably enjoy the game. As Scott Wozniak himself conceded, some games aren't for everyone, and just because the general consensus is that this game is bad doesn't mean you might not scrape some fun out of it. I know I did.    … Expand
  8. PlatinumKane
    Aug 14, 2021
    0
    This is not only the worst Chibi-Robo game, it's the worst 3DS game, it's the worst Nintendo game, and it might very well be the worst game of all time.
  9. Pineapples2329
    Jul 30, 2021
    0
    I love gex. The original game was great, and the next game was perfect. Gex amiibo festival and Gex ultra smash were very hit or miss. It was great to see gex return to his platforming roots, but this game blows.
  10. SirXyonder777
    Jun 8, 2021
    6
    This game is a decent 2D platformer, so long as you don't care about it being so different from the original. It's okay, but there are so many better 2D platformers on the system.
  11. Indianaliam1
    May 31, 2021
    0
    This game blows! Honestly, it's generic, awful, not fun, nothing to do with Chibi Robo and overall terrible.
  12. NewHeroOfTime
    May 17, 2021
    10
    After the last 2 gex games, I was ready for disappointment, but I was surprised. I saw such innovative ideas such as the destination wheel, and a little robot. best Gex game ever. But there is one flaw,

    THIS GAME BLOWS
  13. MaddoxWhite
    Apr 24, 2021
    0
    This game blows. It barely takes from the actual franchise it's supposed to be based off, and it doesn't even stand on its own. Just play Gex instead.
  14. Latorno
    Feb 17, 2021
    10
    I'll just give this a great review to balance the Scott the Wozz fans out there.
    Honestly this game is quite nice, just not the best game in the Chibi-Robo series. It's a great starting point though.
  15. Kindofan
    Feb 7, 2021
    0
    Stupid controls patronizing gameplay and a terrible way to put chibi robo out there
  16. SoloAgent
    Jan 21, 2021
    0
    This game blows. Thats all. Crappy mechanics. Crappy gameplay. If you want a 2d platformer on the 3ds theres many better options. Poochytown
  17. upinyocribdawg6
    Jan 18, 2021
    10
    This was definitely the best Gex game since Mario Tennis Ultra-Smash. The Whiplash is really limited and the Zip-Lash is really slow but that just adds to the immersion and atmosphere plus there's a roll. 10/2 as Ghandi once said "That Chibi-Robo 3DS game is the best Gex game since Hideo Kojima's rumpus room"
  18. Cosmicrobus
    Jan 1, 2021
    0
    Can’t go wrong with Gex. Everything is perfect. 10/10 would play again. Gex will be Gex
  19. Airplane
    Dec 15, 2020
    4
    This game overall blows. Its mechanics, stage select, and lack of story really makes it blow hard. It definitely aint no Gex, but got small charm. It deserves the toilet, but overall kinda playable, there is definitely worse games.
  20. NCL209
    Dec 3, 2020
    0
    I don't even have this game and I still feel ripped off. Chibi-Robo deserved better.
  21. Nlntendo
    Nov 22, 2020
    0
    Even the developers don't like this game. This game is lazy and generic, and is full of pointless things just to pad out the game. We hated it so much that we were embarrassed to show it at our big Digital Event, and we just showed it in a "Direct Micro". Lets just get this game rank to 0..
  22. Adrian412
    Nov 15, 2020
    10
    Un juego apaleado por la crítica sin razon, el juego va dirigido a un publico en especifico y en eso se basa su dificultad, si es verdad que nintendo pudo hacer algo mejor con el personaje, pero tal ve, le dieron una nota muy baja
  23. TMTMG
    Sep 7, 2020
    1
    This game blows. I had to go to therapy because of it. The levels
  24. ZeroBacon
    Sep 3, 2020
    4
    Hey All, Scott Here, This game blows, *splash* In all seriousness, this game really does blow, a platform we is not what Chibi-Robo needed. I’ll be waiting at Chibi-Robo’s funeral along with Ness and Captain Falcon.
  25. Wessst
    Aug 11, 2020
    0
    Gex is such a great game, it has everything you would want from Gex, from a animal theme board game, to tenis, Gex has everything, but my favorite mode was the one in wich you play as a robot, since it has rolling baybie!!!, 10 out of 10, would trow it in the toilet again
  26. Jaxster1971
    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!
  27. jackspedicey05
    Aug 15, 2020
    0
    This game blows This game blows This game blows This game blows This game blows
  28. SuperGamerater
    Aug 3, 2020
    0
    Not even close to be not even to close good as gex 0/10 this game blows I prefer having cancer th
    a n playing this game
  29. Maxler5795
    Jul 31, 2020
    5
    This game blows! But not as much as you may think. The game yes, did screw the series. But, as a standalone game, the soundtrack is amazing at best and passable at worst. And i feel that the developers cared, but the superiors didnt.
  30. seanmoynagh
    Jul 19, 2020
    1
    it has a roll thats what the one is but

    THIS GAME    it has a roll thats what the one is but

    THIS GAME BLOWS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and the amiibo cant fit in a real outlit    … Expand
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#41 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#15 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 50 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 50
  2. Mixed: 40 out of 50
  3. Negative: 5 out of 50
  1. IGN Sweden
    Mar 15, 2016
    55
    Grappling hooks are always fun; but boring levels and questionable design choices together with shabby product placement make this ten year anniversary of Chibi-Robo nothing more than a shrug. Better luck next time, lil'buddy.
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  2. CD-Action
    Jan 12, 2016
    75
    Zip Lash is a polished game but not as inspired and surprising as New Super Mario Bros., Donkey Kong Country or Yoshi’s Woolly World. [13/2015, p.74]
  3. Power Unlimited
    Dec 10, 2015
    54
    Nintendo’s littlest hero misses the mark in his latest adventure. We still love the little bugger but we start to loathe his games. [dec. 2015 / page 068]
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