Kirby: Planet Robobot

 3DS
User Score
8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 228 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 201 out of 228
  2. Mixed: 16 out of 228
  3. Negative: 11 out of 228
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  1. rdoughan1287
    Jun 23, 2016
    7
    This is a solid Nintendo platformer. The gameplay is smooth and the visuals are great. I love the new robo mech-like mechanic. Its fun to see what power-ups do to kirby and then how they affect robo-kirby differently. However, my only relatively big complaint with this game is that at no point did I really feel challenged. I don't think I ever died unless I accidentally fell down a pit orThis is a solid Nintendo platformer. The gameplay is smooth and the visuals are great. I love the new robo mech-like mechanic. Its fun to see what power-ups do to kirby and then how they affect robo-kirby differently. However, my only relatively big complaint with this game is that at no point did I really feel challenged. I don't think I ever died unless I accidentally fell down a pit or something. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for a good fun platformer, however, don't expect too much of a challenge.… Expand
  2. VonSeux
    Sep 26, 2016
    7
    While the game design, polish and fun are really good on this game. It feels like youre playing a high end MOD from Triple Deluxe at all times. I wish there were some changes more than the robot theme.
  3. OrbitingJupiter
    Jun 12, 2016
    7
    Kirby: Planet Robobot is quite a fun game, but it's not without its drawbacks.

    Let's start with the positives, The Soundtrack. The soundtrack in this game is very good, heck, there wasn't a theme in the game which I couldn't hum along to as I played. The gameplay is quite good as well, the controls are smooth, the stages are designed solidly enough, and the new robot power-up is    Kirby: Planet Robobot is quite a fun game, but it's not without its drawbacks.

    Let's start with the positives, The Soundtrack. The soundtrack in this game is very good, heck, there wasn't a theme in the game which I couldn't hum along to as I played.

    The gameplay is quite good as well, the controls are smooth, the stages are designed solidly enough, and the new robot power-up is exceedingly fun to use. (I especially love the fire power-up with the robot.)

    On the visuals/graphics, this is a very nice game to look at. It's very colorful, and feels very "alive," so to say. The framerate is stable as well, and the animations are fluid and consistent.

    All of the things I mentioned above are great, they really are, but there are quite a few things in this game that bug me.

    First, the difficulty. To be blunt, this game PISS. EASY. I'm not expecting Ghosts and Goblins levels of difficulty in a Kirby game, but seriously, when you're effortlessly plowing though enemies and bosses, it just gets really monotonous after the first few hours of gameplay.

    My next gripe is with the repetition. Every single stage is just, walk forward, inhale and enemy, get their power-up, annihilate the rest of the enemies, and maybe a boss along the way. Very rarely do stages appear which decide to mix things up, like one stage where your robot gets upgraded to a jet, but, as I already stated, this happens a minute amount of times. Consistency is good, but when consistency gets in the way of new concepts and ideas, sometimes it's best to be a bit more risky.

    And my final complaint is with length. I think there are about 6 worlds in the game. I beat 2 of them in about an hour and a half. Sure, there are other modes, which add replay value (somewhat), but overall, this game is a little on the short side.

    All in all, this is quite a decent game, I would cetainly recommend it to Kirby fans, there is tons here to like if you are. But to everyone else who is interested, I would suggest waiting for a price drop or sale.    … Expand
  4. Underpants158
    Aug 14, 2016
    5
    PROS:
    -Cute and stylish graphics
    -Varied abilities -Cool boss fights OKS: -Pretty simple game. I've only died by falling never by fighting. CONS: -I dislike the way Kirby feels. It's sluggish, which I know is what Kirby is...but I still don't like it. -There is only one action button but each costume has multiple attacks. This leads to using the wrong attack a lot. I've tried    PROS:
    -Cute and stylish graphics
    -Varied abilities
    -Cool boss fights

    OKS:
    -Pretty simple game. I've only died by falling never by fighting.

    CONS:
    -I dislike the way Kirby feels. It's sluggish, which I know is what Kirby is...but I still don't like it.
    -There is only one action button but each costume has multiple attacks. This leads to using the wrong attack a lot. I've tried practicing one attack at a time but every once in awhile it'd trigger a different attack. For instance a basic standing still attack can turn into a forward attack if you don't make sure Kirby is completely still before attacking. This is annoying but since the game is so simple you are never punished for it.
    -Poor level design. I literally floated through an entire level with no obstacles. Sometimes a level has you walk for a minute until you reach a door with a token enemy or two in your way. They are "bridges" to the more interesting levels but I don't see why they are needed at all.
    -Poor gameplay design. I'll give you an example: so I'm walking up a 45 degree hill and there is an enemy coming up so I punch but my punch goes 90 degrees instead of with the angle of the hill. What is this the 90s?
    -People seem to love the robot but I don't understand why. It controls exactly the same as Kirby but slower and without the ability to float. The only thing it is good for is interacting with the environment by turning screws and breaking logs. There is an occasional flying level that is more fun than the normal levels but nothing great.

    Conclusion: I apparently just dislike Kirby. If you like Kirby games then you'll probably like this Kirby game. I just feel like Kirby plays like an archaic platformer with 2016 polish.    … Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#12 Best 3DS Game of 2016
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#5 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2016
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#17 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2016

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Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 71 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 62 out of 71
  2. Mixed: 9 out of 71
  3. Negative: 0 out of 71
  1. CD-Action
    Nov 18, 2016
    90
    Do yourselves a favor and buy Planet Robobot. Both its gameplay and wonderful visuals are worth it. [11/2016, p.73]
  2. Games.cz
    Sep 19, 2016
    70
    Cute, colorful and imaginative game offers plenty of widgets and hardly any gaming challenge. If you just want to "run through" another game and not lose your nerves, you have the opportunity.
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  3. Games Master UK
    Aug 21, 2016
    75
    One of the better Kirby games, but it's just too similar to Triple Deluxe to stand out. [Aug 2016, p.72]
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