| Roboquest | |
| Developer: | RyseUp Studios |
| Publisher: | Starbreeze Studios |
| Engine: | Unreal Engine 4 |
| Released: | November 7, 2023[1] |
| Genre: | Roguelite first-person shooter |
| Modes: | Single-player, multiplayer |
Roboquest is a 2023 rogue-lite first-person shooter video game developed by French indie developer RyseUp Studios and published by Starbreeze Studios.[2] The game entered early access for Windows via Steam in 2020 and received a full release for Windows via Steam and the Epic Games Store, as well as releases on the Xbox One and Xbox Series X/S on November 7, 2023. The game will be released on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in 2025.[3]
Roboquest is a first-person shooter with rogue-lite elements and is playable in single-player or two-player co-op. 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.[4] [5]
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.[6] [7]
Roboquest received mostly positive reviews from critics. GamingAge scored the game 9/10, complimenting the controls and gunplay.[8] Inven stated while Roboquest "lacks freshness", it excels in the fundamentals of first-person shooting mechanics.[9] Many critics gave praise to the game's soundtrack.[10] [11] [12]
In April 2024, the Arsenal Update launched. The update included new weapons, NPCs, summons, and a training range map.[13]
In June 2024, the Super 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.[14] An update/crossover with Motion Twin's Dead Cells was released in August 2024. The update features The Collector as an NPC and also includes new items pulled from Dead Cells.[15]
The game was announced for release on PlayStation 4 and PlayStation 5 in the "first half of 2025".[16]