Platforms
- PCMay 30, 20198.3playscore7.915 Critics9.31.90K Players
- Xbox OneApr 21, 2020NAplayscoreNA0 Critics8.0255 Players
- Nintendo SwitchMay 30, 20197.6playscore7.524 Critics7.349 Players
38 critic reviews · 3 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
- Gato Roboto is a great game that is designed well. I just wish there was more. This better not be the last we see of Kiki. I could definitely have spent another three or more hours in the world of this Gato Roboto. I hope if a sequel comes around we get to see some different mech types and some more power ups, but for $8 I have to recommend this game. It’s bite-sized Metroid and that is the highest of compliments I can give.
Anthony Mann · Jun 21, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - It may not offer an exciting new take on Metroidvanias, and the limited scope of the world is disappointing, but Gato Roboto works as a solid microcosm of its genre for those who are strapped for time.
Elijah Gonzalez · Jun 19, 2019 Reviewed on Switch - Gato Roboto accomplishes so much with so little. Even those it looks like a game that would be on the Atari 2600 or the big brick Gameboy, every aspect of Kiki’s world glows as bright as one of the best of the Metroidvania genre. Plus, it’s a cat in a mech suit, does a game get any more charming than that?
Jaime Carrillo · Jun 18, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - It’s hard to recommend Gato Roboto when we live in a world where games like Cave Story and Iconoclasts exist. It took me just under three hours to complete my first playthrough, which was both pleasantly digestible and reasonable for its asking price, but it is also very forgettable.So I guess what I’m saying is, if you go into Gato Roboto with the only expectation being “Metroid but with a cat protagonist,” you won’t likely be disappointed. But if you hope for anything beyond that, you’ll likely wind up entertained but unsatisfied.
Adzuken · Jun 03, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Gato Roboto is polished, and there is no doubt a certain naive charm to the game, aided by catchy music and sound effects. The environments and enemies are rendered with a defined style that lends character to the game. The game also controls well which is a necessity as enemies come at you from all directions. But, and it’s a big but, the monochrome white of everything strikes me as bland.
Lou Sytsma · Jun 03, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Gato Roboto‘s briefness is about the only thing that lets it down. But its low price means that it’s not too much of an issue. It’s three hours of thrilling Metroidvania action for less than the cost of a cinema ticket; you can’t really grumble with that. What matters is that taking control of Kiki the cat is an absolute joy, and the sheer amount of variety packed into the game’s short running time should be applauded. If you like Metroidvanias, or cats, get Gato Roboto bought.
Richard Seagrave · May 31, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review - Gato Roboto is a refreshingly simple take on the Metroidvania formula. It's not going to impress everyone, but if you're just looking for solid side-scrolling action and a pretty cute cat, it won't disappoint.
David Morgan · May 31, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Overall, Gato Roboto is one of my favorite indie games I’ve had a chance to play this year. The only downside is that the short playtime of only four-five hours (it took me five and a half because of some issues with one of the bosses), means the game never really feels like it finds its own identity. If you can look past this, though, you’ll find a fantastically crafted platformer that mimics the Metroid days of old.
Josh Hawkins · May 30, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - While the rewards in hidden areas aren't as satisfying as you might expect from a game like this, Gato Roboto's tense, creative boss battles with a talking rodent are an absolute delight.
Colm Ahern · May 30, 2019 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review - Gato Roboto is an absolutely great game. That doesn’t mean it’s without flaws, but the few that are present are easily overshadowed by the brilliant pixel art, often refreshing humor, and fun gameplay. Even stages that are often the downfall of a Metroidvania such as a water level or chase sequence are done incredibly well. The roughly four hours it took me to beat Gato Roboto are easily worth the $8 price point if not so much more.
Vaughn Hyde · May 30, 2019 Reviewed on PCRead full review
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Community Reviews
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- Rated on Switch
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About the game
Trailers & Screenshots:
Pounce inside of your cozy armored mech and set off on a dangerous trek through an alien underworld full of irritable creatures and treacherous obstacles in a valiant effort to save your stranded captain and his crashed spaceship.
Developer: Doinksoft