Robotron: 2084

 Xbox 360
  • Publisher: Midway
  • Release Date: Dec 16, 2005
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  • Summary: [Xbox Live Arcade] In 2084, man creates a species of super-advanced cyborgs known as Robotrons. Recognizing the imperfect nature of their creators, the Robotrons conclude that the inefficient human race must be exterminated. In Robotron: 2084, only you and a single family of clones remain.[Xbox Live Arcade] In 2084, man creates a species of super-advanced cyborgs known as Robotrons. Recognizing the imperfect nature of their creators, the Robotrons conclude that the inefficient human race must be exterminated. In Robotron: 2084, only you and a single family of clones remain. If mankind is to survive, you must destroy the Grunts, Brains, Enforcers, and Tanks - but avoid the indestructible Hulks at all cost. Can you withstand wave after wave of android invasion and rescue Mommy, Daddy, and Mikey... before it's too late? [Xbox.com]… Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 12
  3. Negative: 2 out of 12
  1. IGN
    75
    If you were obsessed with the original, you'll be just as obsessed with this one, though playing with controller sticks isn't quite the same as using the arcade joysticks.
  2. TeamXbox
    75
    There’s plenty of nostalgic, and newly added, fun to be had in Robotron: 2084. Both those who have played the original to death and those who have never blasted their way through the game will have tons of fun with the added multiplayer features.
  3. GameSpot
    74
    Robotron is one of the games that have fared pretty well in these collections, but with the scoreboards and online competition that the Xbox 360 version of the game provides, this Xbox Live Arcade download is at least as good as the original arcade hit.
  4. 360 Gamer Magazine UK
    60
    Sometimes your laster aiming can be a bit wayward but with practice you'll be carving through those killer robots like a knife through hot butter. [Issue #16, p.78]
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  5. X-ONE Magazine UK
    60
    The same retro person, crying in the corner, wishing it was more popular and that more people would talk to it. [Issue#5, p.120]
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  6. AceGamez
    60
    Robotron 2084 is true to the original and many regard that as one of the best games ever made - but with most other retro games offering some sort of overhauled main mode and the classic alongside it, recommending this is hard for players who simply want more then a port.
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  7. Official Xbox Magazine
    40
    Stick with "Smash Tv" for similiar action with more thrills and better co-op play. [Jun 2006, p.64]
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  1. FreelanceJournalist
    Feb 6, 2006
    7
    Few games are as frustrating as Robotron; I don't know what it is. It's nice to have Achievements and a leaderboard to go with it, Few games are as frustrating as Robotron; I don't know what it is. It's nice to have Achievements and a leaderboard to go with it, but the play is so archaic. The one thing that made it stand out -- moving with one stick, shooting with the other -- is usurped by several other Live Arcade games like Geo Wars and Mutant Storm. Either of them is a better choice than this.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best Xbox 360 Game of 2005
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#32 Most Discussed Xbox 360 Game of 2005
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#19 Most Shared Xbox 360 Game of 2005