| Roboquest | |
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| Developer(s) | RyseUp Studios |
| Publisher(s) | Starbreeze Studios |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Platform(s) | |
| Release | Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S November 7, 2023[1] PS4, PS5 May 27, 2025 |
| Genre(s) | Roguelitefirst-person shooter |
| Mode(s) | Single-player,multiplayer |
Roboquest is a 2023rogue-litefirst-person shooter video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp Studios and published byStarbreeze Studios.[2] The game entered early access forWindows viaSteam in 2020 and received a full release for Windows via Steam and theEpic Games Store, as well as releases on theXbox One andXbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023. The game will be released onPlayStation 4 andPlayStation 5 on May 27, 2025.[3][4]
Roboquest is a first-person shooter with rogue-lite elements and is playable in single-player ortwo-player co-op.[5] Players can choose between 6 unlockable classes to tackle runs on different difficulty levels. Players collect various items, gadgets, and objects during runs to assist them in-game or to purchase permanent upgrades at Basecamp. Each run features a level-up system where players are awarded upgrades. These upgrades can be synergized to create powerful builds.[6][7]
The campaign includes branching paths, randomized bosses/encounters, and secret levels to encourage replayability. Players recharge health, purchase run upgrades, and trade weapons in safe rooms; typically located at the beginning and middle of levels.[8][9]
In April 2024, theArsenal Update launched. The update included new weapons,NPCs, summons, and a training range map.[10]
In June 2024, theSuper Update was released. The update includes a new playable character class (SuperBot), new weapon (Captain McSlice), new level (Harmony Square), and five new in-game achievements related to SuperBot.[11] An update/crossover withMotion Twin'sDead Cells was released in August 2024. The update featuresThe Collector as an NPC and also includes new items pulled from Dead Cells.[12]
The game was announced for release onPlayStation 4 andPlayStation 5 in the "first half of 2025".[13] It was later announced that the game was scheduled for release on May 27, 2025.
| Aggregator | Score |
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| Metacritic | PC: 85/100[14] |
Roboquest received "generally favorable" reviews according toreview aggregatorMetacritic.[14] Critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.[15][16][17]GamingAge scored the game 9 out of 10, complimenting the controls and gunplay.[18]