The WhatsNext verdict
If you want a compact, approachable Metroidvania with crisp movement, appealing Game Boy-style art, and relaxed exploration, Haiku, the Robot delivers. Players seeking deep combat, demanding bosses, or strongly directed storytelling may find it too basic.
What it does best
A distinctive Game Boy-inspired robot world
Platforming and movement feel crisp and instinctive
A compact Metroidvania built for satisfying wandering
What might put you off
Simple and repetitive combat
Freedom without enough direction
The setup
What you are walking into
Enter a strange and unexplored land full of adorable robots, hidden secrets, and evil virus-infected machines. Discover different weapons, items, and abilities that will help you progress and discover new areas.
Where it lives
PC (Microsoft Windows)MacNintendo Switch
Genre
PlatformAdventureIndie
Vibe
ActionScience fictionOpen world
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