Robots are an interesting subject for movies and books. They also are playable characters in games. The following smartphone games feature robots. Each one has a unique take on the robot genre.
Robot Bros Space
This game is well-designed. It has on-screen direction arrows that move the robot through the level. There’s a jump button as well which is used to jump over holes, collect stars in the air, and reach higher platforms. The levels get more complex as you progress through the game. There are switches, platforms, and traps. If you get trapped, press the pause button and use the replay option to start over. Press and hold the direction buttons to move objects such as crates. Tapping the jump button while pressing the direction arrows will cause the robot to move across the screen while in the air.
Download Links:Google Play , iTunes
Robotek
This game has club music and an interesting way to select robot weapons – slot machines. Tap the scrolling slot machine to see what you get. After acquiring weapons, there’s a battle between your team of robots and the enemy. The action takes place on its own, so you’re basically waiting for the next slot machine to choose more drones and abilities.
Download Links: Google Play, iTunes
Robot Escape – Shoot & Run
This game takes place in space. You play a compact, cylinder-shaped robot that fires bullets at on-coming robots. The enemy robots fire several types of weapons including lasers and spread-fire that disperses multiple rounds at different angles. Avoid the rounds by dragging the screen in different directions. Fire back by tapping the screen.
Download Link:Google Play
Tiny Robots
In this game, you play a robot tank that fire bullets straight into the air. At the top of the screen there are creatures. Shoot them before they reach the tank. These creatures also fire bullets at you. Dodge rounds by tilting the smartphone. This will move the tank left and right. Fire concentrated rounds at the creatures by holding the screen for a few seconds and then releasing.
Download Link: Google Play
Robot Rush
Jump and double jump in this game. Collect coins, jump over obstacles, and avoid the lumbering robot giant as it tries to catch you. You play a hovering helmet-shaped robot in a side-scrolling level that features a black and gray background with a factory theme.
Download Link: Google Play
The Best Game Is…
Robot Bros Space. This game has a simple goal and simple controls, but lots of cool, challenging levels. It gets you thinking, and it’s rewarding. It can be played multiple times without getting boring. Plus, you can stop playing, and play at a later time without having to start from the beginning. Each level gets more and more challenging.
