A Robot Named Fight!

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 30 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 30
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  1. KaylaDB
    Jul 11, 2018
    10
    A Robot Named Fight! is a perfect fit for the Switch. The game feels like it was made for on-the-go play, and having it on this platform lets the user enjoy its full potential anywhere. The soundtrack is fun, the gameplay is challenging but not merciless, and it always leaves me wanting to play more. This is a roguelite, so be aware of the permadeath. Luckily, you'll unlock items along theA Robot Named Fight! is a perfect fit for the Switch. The game feels like it was made for on-the-go play, and having it on this platform lets the user enjoy its full potential anywhere. The soundtrack is fun, the gameplay is challenging but not merciless, and it always leaves me wanting to play more. This is a roguelite, so be aware of the permadeath. Luckily, you'll unlock items along the way that appear in subsequent runs; this keeps things fresh!… Expand
  2. Baschfire
    Jul 11, 2018
    9
    I've played A Robot Named Fight for a good while now, and would consider this one of my favorite "time wasters." Its a simple combination of Metroid, and rougelites, that is incredibly easy to pick up, start a run, and pause midway if needed. The gameplay is simple, but entertaining, as there are numerous upgrades, gadgets, achievements and challenges. One such achievement is to discover aI've played A Robot Named Fight for a good while now, and would consider this one of my favorite "time wasters." Its a simple combination of Metroid, and rougelites, that is incredibly easy to pick up, start a run, and pause midway if needed. The gameplay is simple, but entertaining, as there are numerous upgrades, gadgets, achievements and challenges. One such achievement is to discover a secret area that you can only unlock as you progress through the game. So a few victories doesn't mean you've seen everything.

    Lastly, one thing that isn't mentioned in the reviews is that the game isn't considered complete. There are updates planned for new areas to give more variety to each run, as well as new bosses. So if you're reading this and thinking "but each run will be the same," know that you will be able to come back and see new content with each update.    … Expand
  3. Jabbam
    May 14, 2021
    0
    Game frequently spawns 15 or more enemies per area that pass through walls, home in on your location, shoot lock-on projectiles, and instantly kill you. Sometimes starting the game causes your character to self destruct. Enemies frequently extend past the range of your current weapon or are blocked with barriers allowing them to OHKO you. On top of that, the rougelike element is extremelyGame frequently spawns 15 or more enemies per area that pass through walls, home in on your location, shoot lock-on projectiles, and instantly kill you. Sometimes starting the game causes your character to self destruct. Enemies frequently extend past the range of your current weapon or are blocked with barriers allowing them to OHKO you. On top of that, the rougelike element is extremely weak; the game is essentially an auto generating Metroid clone with garbage checkpoints. A real disappointment because it had so much potential but was squandered by bad coding.

    Edit: game locked me out of progression due to not giving me a weapon that can shoot through walls. Grade reduced from one point to zero. Game is unplayable.    … Expand
  4. Zombiemouse
    Jul 1, 2021
    10
    ARNF is definitely worth the money that's for sure. If you're considering picking it up here's the pros and cons:

    Pros: The randomized level design is spot on, and really gives you that feeling that you're playing Super Metroid for the first time as a child. It's super satisfying killing the gooey meat monsters. The powerups are endless and rarely disappoint. Every time you play    ARNF is definitely worth the money that's for sure. If you're considering picking it up here's the pros and cons:

    Pros:
    The randomized level design is spot on, and really gives you that feeling that you're playing Super Metroid for the first time as a child.
    It's super satisfying killing the gooey meat monsters.
    The powerups are endless and rarely disappoint.
    Every time you play the game, you are not only faced with a new randomized level/maze that can be completed in one sitting, but each time you play you're practically guaranteed to find a powerup you've never seen before.
    The more you play, the more powerups you unlock for future runs.
    The game as a whole is not so challenging that you're going to give up.
    The entire game was made by ONE GUY! Support this man, as he deserves all the prase!
    He's often looking through and responding to forums, so he seems to listen to feedback quite well.
    Did I mention infinite replayability? How many PvE games can make that claim? Zero that's how many.
    Cons: Sometimes randomness kills your run? I don't like the randomness of the upgrade stations. I wish their was an option to donate 99 scrap to see a list of potential upgrades or something. The dumb overlord robots give you "lil' whoever" too much. Also shield drones are lame. Feels bad to get lame upgrades. When you get something good that compliments your other upgrades it feels great though, just wish it was more common.

    TL;DR
    Game is very good, and was created by a single person. Scratches that Super Metroid Itch for eternity with a new experience each time you play. Roguelikes are not for everyone though, and some runs you'll waste hours before you see that luck has reduced your chances greatly.

    Edit: I had some cons in the past but those have been updated and removed. This game is now nearly perfect. The only thing I would add is more secret endings! :D    … Expand
  5. Kart01
    Mar 19, 2020
    10
    Unexpected great time eating game! Bought it on sale with thoughts that this game at least might be fun. Oh boy this game IS fun! If you like Metroid and roguelike games like The Binding of Isaac-look no further. A Robot Named Fight will give great Metroid-like experience.
  6. thryce3
    Mar 22, 2021
    7
    Do you love Metroidvanias, but hate how you don't lose all your progress when you run into a tough boss or get stuck n a spike pit? Than this is the game for you! Seriously though, I have a love/hate relationship with this game. It was rough at first, but thankfully I ended up more towards the former than the latter.
    It can be beyond frustrating to die and start again with nothing. I    Do you love Metroidvanias, but hate how you don't lose all your progress when you run into a tough boss or get stuck n a spike pit? Than this is the game for you! Seriously though, I have a love/hate relationship with this game. It was rough at first, but thankfully I ended up more towards the former than the latter.
    It can be beyond frustrating to die and start again with nothing. I told myself I would give it up a number of times. I couldn't let go, and eventually got a play through with some serious fire power and completed it.
    On the plus side, you essentially get a new Super Metroid game every time you play. That's pretty darn cool.
    Time will tell if I come back and to it again. There are better endings and plenty of unfound upgrades to go for, but I'm satisfied for now.    … Expand
  7. ChaosD1
    Jul 15, 2018
    10
    A Robot Named Fight is a game very reminiscent of Super Metroid, down to the artstyle, soundwork, and gameplay, but adding in Roguelike elements, like a randomly generated map, restarting completely upon death, and getting more items unlocked based on your progression.
    The body-horror aesthetic makes for some interesting visuals and boss designs, while disturbing story beats and    A Robot Named Fight is a game very reminiscent of Super Metroid, down to the artstyle, soundwork, and gameplay, but adding in Roguelike elements, like a randomly generated map, restarting completely upon death, and getting more items unlocked based on your progression.
    The body-horror aesthetic makes for some interesting visuals and boss designs, while disturbing story beats and background elements offer some fascinating world building for those willing to soak it in and pay attention. All in all if you ever wanted to put Metroid through the Binding of Issac meat grinder, A Robot Named Fight is a game you might want to check out. It runs very well on Switch, barring a few instances of slowdown when tons of sprites are on screen.    … Expand
  8. Kavanagh084
    Aug 10, 2019
    9
    Yeah nice one, great little game
  9. sitebender
    Apr 29, 2019
    7
    It's a good game, mostly because it emulates Super Metroid quite well, if not too good that it will never be its own game. The flat colors hurt the environments and atmosphere. Other than that it's quite enjoyable.
  10. Macca780
    Jun 15, 2021
    9
    I am having a blast with this game. It is very much a love letter to Super Metroid and that is a huge plus for me. The big difference here is the rogue-lite element.

    Every death takes you right back to the start with a new random level/boss layout. This is really addictive because you never know what crazy weapons and power ups you will get each "run" or which new bosses you will face.    I am having a blast with this game. It is very much a love letter to Super Metroid and that is a huge plus for me. The big difference here is the rogue-lite element.

    Every death takes you right back to the start with a new random level/boss layout. This is really addictive because you never know what crazy weapons and power ups you will get each "run" or which new bosses you will face. The weapons and power ups are very interesting and varied and I still find myself getting excited every time I find something new even though I've killed the final boss twice already.

    The controls are tight, shooting feels good and jumping is precise. The enemy design is really cool with a fleshy body horror aesthetic. The bosses are really imaginative and fun to fight although one or two do feel a bit cheap sometimes (I'm looking at you headless, toxin spewing fiend).

    The only thing I would change (and hence why I gave it a 9 instead of 10) would be some enemies are a time wasting chore to get through especially when they respawn every time you re-enter a room. An example of this are the stationary blobs that release a small monster when hit. I have to crouch and shoot for a good 15 - 20 seconds each time and it's just boring.

    But aside from that, this game is fantastic and very, very addicting. Try it out!    … Expand
  11. Bibbidybuff
    Mar 29, 2020
    5
    Something about this game really let me down, but it certainly tries to be a Metroid game! I don't think "metroidvania" and rogue-like belong together by principle, but Dead Cells did alright. I'll be honest, this is not a great game and I'm genuinely confused by the positive reviews. I don't want Metroid on the go in short bursts. I want to sit down an be enveloped by a wondrous alienSomething about this game really let me down, but it certainly tries to be a Metroid game! I don't think "metroidvania" and rogue-like belong together by principle, but Dead Cells did alright. I'll be honest, this is not a great game and I'm genuinely confused by the positive reviews. I don't want Metroid on the go in short bursts. I want to sit down an be enveloped by a wondrous alien world to the point I have no idea how the time has past. This game fails to invite me to whatever party it must be having with other players.… Expand
  12. chosen0ne
    Feb 25, 2022
    6
    If you like classic Metroid, you'll probably like this. I wanted the rogue-like structure to do more than just unlock possible items, I wanted more character progression between runs to make the runs slightly better each time. The shrines and other places to present offerings were confusing and I never got any use out of them. That said, the game is still somewhat entertaining, if youIf you like classic Metroid, you'll probably like this. I wanted the rogue-like structure to do more than just unlock possible items, I wanted more character progression between runs to make the runs slightly better each time. The shrines and other places to present offerings were confusing and I never got any use out of them. That said, the game is still somewhat entertaining, if you like Metroid-like games. The visuals and sound design are quite good! But overall, I just couldn't push myself to keep doing runs.… Expand
  13. gamemasterherb
    Feb 23, 2023
    10
    The best modern Metroid style game I've played yet, as if Super just kept evolving instead of shifting over to Prime/Fusion.
    I have 80+ hours in this and *still* haven't beaten the final ending or unlocked everything.
    Do yourself a favor and look up the Items wiki and Shrines wiki, they will help
  14. KavanaghQc5
    Sep 19, 2022
    9
    Robot named fight was one of the first games I picked up on an eshop sale, I almost feel guilty for paying a couple quid for the game, as wouldn’t have felt ripped off if I paid a £10-15. The game is loads of fun , an built by one guy. Clearly lots of love went into the game. I would recommend it , appreciate it for what it is, a well built rouge like with lots of upgrade to unlock. AlsoRobot named fight was one of the first games I picked up on an eshop sale, I almost feel guilty for paying a couple quid for the game, as wouldn’t have felt ripped off if I paid a £10-15. The game is loads of fun , an built by one guy. Clearly lots of love went into the game. I would recommend it , appreciate it for what it is, a well built rouge like with lots of upgrade to unlock. Also the enemy design is top notch , an loved the short but straight to the point story. Well done hope we see a robot named fight 2… Expand
  15. Calyad
    Dec 22, 2022
    10
    This game is like Super Metroid, plus rougelike. It's amazing. If you ever liked Super Metroid, do not hesitate. You will be glad you got this game.
    I almost didn't get it because of the name, but this is one of my favorite games ever.
    If anything, I am left wanting more. As you play, there is progression because of the items you unlock. Some challenges are much more challenging    This game is like Super Metroid, plus rougelike. It's amazing. If you ever liked Super Metroid, do not hesitate. You will be glad you got this game.
    I almost didn't get it because of the name, but this is one of my favorite games ever.

    If anything, I am left wanting more.

    As you play, there is progression because of the items you unlock. Some challenges are much more challenging than others, and there are now multiple modes of play (including a couch PvP version which is a lot more fun than I ever thought it would be).

    This game would be worth buying at its normal price on any day; getting it on sale is a no-brainer.    … Expand
  16. laur_650
    Jul 24, 2023
    9
    this game is great it's fun to play the perma-death is hard but fair it's really creative with the arias and designs the only and I mean only problem I have with it is I wish there was more content in the main mode

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. Nintenderos
    Sep 3, 2018
    73
    It has its flaws in some concepts, but it knows how to compensate them by shining brilliantly in other aspects. Of course, the idea is not genuine, but does that matter when it’s the best current option to live again what we felt when we tried the game in the 94 for the first time?
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  2. GameGrin
    Aug 20, 2018
    75
    A Robot Named Fight is a fun experience that can either be played for short bursts or huge multiple hour gaming sessions, either way this game is very fun is highly replayable.
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  3. Gamer.nl
    May 23, 2018
    65
    This game tries to unite two very different genres and succeeds a little bit by imitating Super Metroid. However, many elements feel very repetitive because you keep on seeing the same spaces and items.
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