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Madrobot X

MadRobot X is an old school shoot 'em up game. You control a robot trying to escape from the laboratory of a mad scientist, and to accomplish this, you'll need the help of GoboGobo, another robot who also wants to escape.

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Developer
NetoX
Publisher
Sometimes You
Release
September 21, 2016
9 years and 316 days ago
Steam Reviews
Very Positive146 reviews84.2%

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About the Game


MadRobot X is an old school shoot 'em up game. You control a robot trying to escape from the laboratory of a mad scientist, and to accomplish this, you'll need the help of GoboGobo, another robot who also wants to escape. The task is not easy; the mad scientist will do anything to prevent anyone from escaping.

Features

  • Pixel art style
  • Progressive challenge
  • Power ups
  • Special skills
  • 12 Bosses
  • Bullets, bullets, bullets!
  • Nightmare Mode
  • Gameservices Scoreboard
  • Gamepad support with 2 modes:
    * Normal: LStick moves the robot, RStick shoots and maneuvers the beam
    * Classic: LStick moves the robot and maneuvers the beam, buttons shoot
  • Gameplay adjustments (hitbox, touchscreen, hp recovery, etc...)
  • The ability to mute, not only the music, but sound effects as well
  • And much more (like bullets!)
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