Assault of the Robots

About

You play as a robot operator battling through Germany and Great Britain in this fast paced action game. Each match lets you pick from a roster of machines with distinct abilities and tweak their loadouts between fights. The controls are straightforward aiming and shooting with occasional bursts of dodging and melee attacks. Missions unfold in varied settings from urban streets to open fields with objectives that mix combat and basic exploration. The robot customization is the main hook with over 100 different parts to upgrade and combine. Community made mods have added custom arenas and mini games to extend the experience. It holds a 73 on Metacritic with many players praising the satisfying combat loop but noting the repetitive level design. The 15 dollar price tag makes it an easy pick for fans of simple arcade style brawlers.