Summary
Roboquestis ahigh-speed FPSand roguelike mashup that really feels unlike any other game out there today, primarily because it blends so many mechanics and systems from other titles and combines them all to create a truly unique experience. While the colorful and vibrant visual style is reminiscent of something likeOverwatch, the fast-paced FPS gameplay feels a lot likeTitanfall, but there are also a fewBorderlandsinspirations sprinkled in there, too, withall the gun collecting and looting.
Before players actually jump into a run, though, they will first need tochoose a class, but rather than deciding at random to get into the action as quickly as possible, it can be worth learning a bit about each of them first. Each class has access to their own unique perks as they level up throughout a run, which can drastically change how they are played. However, it does need to be said that some are much more reliable and effective than others when it comes to successfully finishing an arduous run.
Primary Ability (Summon-Buddies): Summons A Friendly Drone That Deals Damage Over Time
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The Engineer class heavily relies on Summon-Buddies to deal with enemies, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing, but because of how long it can take to actually make the drone powerful, it does result in this class being a little slow to begin with. While the drone will start off pretty weak, it can become devastating when equipped with an elemental effect and when its maximum health has been enhanced with Dronezerker.
Baby Boom can at least give the Engineer a leg-up in many gunfights since it makes them absolutely lethal while wielding an explosive weapon, which can cause some real chaos. Players should really aim to acquire the Family Swarm perk as soon as possible to become truly powerful, but getting to this point can bea little rough at first.
Primary Ability (Bastion): Drop Down A Temporary Shield To Block All Damage For A Few Seconds
As the all-rounder of the bunch, the Guardian covers all bases when it comes to its perks and abilities, but the reason it fails to reach the heights of some of its peers is simply because it doesn’t excel in any specific area. The majority of the Guardian’s perks are dedicated to increasing health and damage, and while this is definitely appreciated, there’s not really anything that pushes it above and beyond.
The random mixture of perks can also make it hard for the Guardian to focus ona specific build, but it can still be quite easy to deal plenty of crit damage thanks to perks like Lucky Ammo and Improved Critical. The Guardian is still a great class for those who are just getting started and want a character who can deal enough damage to make it through each stage relatively easily. It’s just that it doesn’t have too many options to play around with when really digging into the deeper mechanics of the class.
Primary Ability (Blink): Dash Up To 6 Meters Forward And Create An Explosion On Impact
Once players get to grips with the many systems and mechanics thatthe Recon classcan make use of, they’ll have a truly devastating robot on their hands that can wipe out an entire horde of machines in little to no time at all. The Recon’s game plan revolves around the Laser Dagger, a powerful melee attack that becomes even stronger when players obtain enough Overslash charges by killing enemies.
This does mean that players will need to constantly be killing enemies to deal the maximum amount of damage, but this isn’t too difficult, considering many of the Recon’s unique perks increase their weapon and melee damage by a staggering amount. This isn’t even mentioning the Blink ability, which can literallyteleport the robotbehind enemy lines, making it easy to take out Workers or even stubborn minibosses like the Goliath. The Recon can admittedly be a little tricky to get used to, but it’s well worth learning, especially with how fun the Laser Dagger can be to use on enemy robots.
Primary Ability (Stealth): Become Invisible And Move 15% Faster For 4 Seconds
Similar to the Recon Class, the Ranger is able totraverse across the map incredibly quicklythanks to the movement buff that comes along with its Stealth Invisibility, and as a bonus, it also leaves behind a decoy for a few seconds, too. This makes the ability an absolute lifesaver in difficult scenarios, and it also gives the Ranger plenty of time to set up the Javelin, which can instantly wipe out weaker enemy bots and pawns. When it comes to the Ranger’s perks, the majority of them are incredibly strong, with there being a big focus on enhancing movement speed to help initiate some deadly flanks.
There’s also the Shutdown perk that will instantly destroy any robots who are already low enough on health. All of this ends up making the Ranger extremely versatile as a class. While it can get up close and personal by sneaking around, it’s just as effective forpicking enemies off with a sniperfrom afar and using its abilities when the enemies figure out where they are being attacked from. The Stealth does still have a pretty lengthy cooldown, so it can take a lot of practice to know exactly when to deploy it, but the Ranger is still amazing when used correctly.
Primary Ability (Trinity): Gains A New Ability Depending On The Element Currently Equipped
Just as the name suggests, the Elementalist is entirely dedicated to buffing its weapons throughthe use of elements, which it can cycle through every few seconds. This works in conjunction with the Trinity primary ability, which will grant a specific ability depending on the element. While it can be a little unreliable since it’s always changing, this doesn’t matter too much, considering that they’re all extremely powerful in their own right and suitable for most scenarios.
Every one of the Elementalist’s unique perks is designed to add even more flare to each of the elements, which can quickly end up snowballing and making the robot incredibly powerful. Mantra is undoubtedly one of the best abilities in the entire game, and while Comet might be a little forgettable as a result, this still doesn’t impact just how effective the Elementalist can be thanks to the unique playstyle it offers.
Passive Ability (Rocket): Fire An Explosive Rocket That Deals 90 Damage That Can Home In On Enemies
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The Commando is all about causingas much mayhem as possibleby setting off explosions and launching rockets at anyone in range, and this makes it the most powerful class when it comes to raw damage. The Rocket ability already deals a tremendous amount of damage in its base form, but when acquiring the Fan of Rockets perk, the total damage reaches a whole new level. What really puts the Commando in a league of its own, though, is the passive ability, Fury, which can drastically improve its reload and firing speed.
What’s more, Fury can stack up to 12 times, making it incredibly powerful for clearing out enemy camps but also for turning bosses into nuts and bolts. Pair this with some amazing unique class perks that provide a great balance between defense and offense, and it results in the best class in a game that is very easy to play but near-unstoppable on the battlefield.
