Robot Works

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Robot Works lets players control a mechanical robot in a top-down grid-based environment. You issue commands to navigate obstacles and complete objectives using a simplified programming interface. Each level requires arranging sequences of actions to guide the robot toward goals. The single-player format focuses on problem solving rather than action or storytelling. This niche simulator blends physical and digital play as the game software was tied to Bandai's real-world WonderBorg robot kit. Players could test code in the virtual world before transferring it to their hardware counterpart. Released in 2000 for the WonderSwan, it remains a curiosity for retro tech enthusiasts. The system's limited lifespan keeps the game obscure but highlights early attempts to merge programming education with gaming.