Robots

by Vivendi Universal

Product Features

• Save robot-kind from the evil Ratchet as you solve puzzles, battle evil bots, and explore a highly interactive 3D universe
• Upgrade Rodney and his Wonderbot with new skills, mechanical gadgets and cool robot parts
• Race for first place across the city, in wild transport pods
• Meet new characters and explore new locations not covered in the movie

Product Details

• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• ASIN: B00025ETF0
• Product Dimensions: 7.2 x 5.2 x 0.8 inches ; 3.2 ounces
• Media: Video Game
• Release Date: September 8, 2006
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #20,026 in Video Games (See Top 100 in Video Games)
• Discontinued by manufacturer: Yes

Product Description

Amazon.com

The Robots tie-in video game turns its intrepid hero, Rodney Copperbottom, into a rock-'em, sock-'em action star. Roughly following the movie plot, Rodney is a young inventor who moves to the big city in pursuit of an inventing job with the famous inventor Bigweld. He's rebuffed, and discovers a plot to get rid of the older robots, called "outmodes." As Rodney, the single player gathers bolts and blueprints for his inventions, including Wonderbot, and fights unfriendly robots by clubbing them with his wrench or blasting them with scrap metal. Collecting the blueprints and other items are usually the key to finishing a level, and sometimes you just have to try any random action to find them (you're strongly recommended to upgrade to the object finder). Occasionally you'll run into other characters like Lug, Cappy, Tupper, and Aunt Fanny, but it's Rodney's show, constantly accompanied and occasionally assisted by Wonderbot. There's also a dizzying arcade-like race in the transport pod (the DVD includes a one- to four-player head-to-head race version). The game feels a lot like Wallace and Gromit in Project Zoo. Both games offer a marvelous 3-D environment with a real sense of height and space, collecting bolts for inventions is a central goal, and both overrely on timed jumping, which can be a problem when the camera perspective shifts. (The camera angle in Robots is a little easier to control, however.) The sound-alike voice actors are solid, and you can unlock video clips and other bonuses. All in all, it's a fairly safe and fun game for kids to play or watch, and if one of your measuring sticks of a game is not being able to beat it in a day or two, Robots is long enough to offer a good deal of playing time. --David Horiuchi

Pros:

• Three-dimensional world that allows you to fly, jump, fall, etc.
• Looks great
• Fun for kids

Cons

• At some point you'll probably get stuck, either in a puzzle or looking for objects
• Too much timed jumping
• Only three save-game slots, and some long stretches without save opportunities

Product Description

Based on Fox's animated film, Robots combines unprecedented integration between movie and gameplay to bring the gamer into the unique world of the genius inventor robot named Rodney Copperbottom. Gamers will plays as Rodney as he moves to the big city to work for the company founded by his childhood hero. When Rodney uncovers a villain's plot to take over the city, young Rodney and his friends overcome all obstacles to realize his dreams - and make the world a better place for all robots. Take wild rides in fast-paced robot vehicles, upgrade your gadgets with cooler more useful parts, and team up with your trusty Wonderbot to solve challenging puzzles, battle evil bots, and explore a highly interactive 3D universe that brings the world of Robots the Movie to life. Experience the exciting world of Robots the Movie!

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great game!, April 11, 2005

By 

Ty's Mommy (Yuba City, Ca) - See all my reviews

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Robots (Video Game)

My son is 6 and it is sometimes difficult to find games that are fun, challenging and at the same time easy enough for him to play himself. This game is not only fun for both of us, but it's challenging in a way that is not too hard for him nor too easy for me. We enjoy playing together and helping each other through the levels. Graphics and controls are great. The game is creative with fun "extras" to find that will make you laugh. My favorite part is the text boxes. My son doesn't have to call me into the room every 5 minutes to read the text for him because the game reads it outloud for him! Great feature!! We loved the movie and will enjoy the game for months to come!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Fun, But Fairly Long, July 16, 2005

A Kid's Review

= Fun:5.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Robots (Video Game)

This game rocks, but seems quite long. I have played this game alot and STILL haven't gotten through it, yet.I've gotten past let's say, oh, probably seven or eight levels.For example, The Spongebob Squarepants Movie has 18 levels {WOW!}Robots is unguessable.This game is pretty long so if you rented it and have to return it today, don't whine, just rent it AGAIN!!!!!!!!!
This game is a 10 out of 10. You only get to play as Rodney, though.There are upgrades that you can buy in vending machines.{Here's a hint - they pop up out of the ground and are yellow and black.Just press Y when you get close enough.}The first level a baby can get past.It's easy, the second level is LONG,the third is fun,and so on.As I said earlier, this game is a 10 out of 10.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Poor gameplay, January 8, 2006

By 

F. Mazon (San Diego) - See all my reviews
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= Fun:2.0 out of 5 stars 

This review is from: Robots (Video Game)

I'm having trouble at the very beginning of the game, and I've solved some hard games. This certainly is not going to be fun for my son.
Also, the gameplay is terrible. The camera angles are very limited. You can't even look up. The left-right movement is twitchy, it makes it hard to do a double-jump straight ahead.