REVIEW : Rob Riches (PC)
Rob Riches is a Sokoban-style puzzle game developed by Mega pop in Norway. Let’s take a closer look.
You take on the role of daring explorer Rob on a treasure hunt through Mayan, Viking, and Egyptian monuments. Rob, ever the brave adventurer, will go to any length to obtain a few coins.
Rob Riches is a fun puzzle game with three worlds and approximately thirty challenges each. Each problem is divided into bite-sized chunks and laid out in a basic grid. You must try to bring Rob to the exit while avoiding all of the hazards in your way. Each world has its distinct vibe and its own set of obstacles.
You’ll assist Rob by pushing blocks out of the path, using blocks to avoid falling into the hot lava and avoiding whirling metal saws. In addition, the game’s puzzle mechanisms alter as the game’s environs change; for example, in later freezing levels, Rob can lose his balance while sliding on the ice. As a result, the game has a decent variety of mechanics to keep it fresh and entertain the user.
If you don’t get stopped on a level, the game should take roughly two hours to complete. There are no timers or pressure to complete a level in a certain time. You can adjust the game’s settings to count Rob’s steps for you.
While playing Rob Riches, I recommend putting your thinking cap on because some of the riddles baffled me for quite some time. But, with a little planning, I was able to get Rob to the door and end the level. Like most puzzle games, Rob Riches becomes slightly more difficult as you progress.
Thanks to the developers’ inclusion of an undo mechanism; you can shift Rob back a spot. There’s also a re-set button that takes Rob back to the beginning of the level. Having both of these alternatives reduces the irritation a player would feel if they had to restart a puzzle from the beginning every time they made a mistake. The controls are simple: you can lead Rob with the mouse (or the arrow keys), and he will automatically advance a block in front of him. When Rob steps on the same block on the grid, he will bounce on trampolines and collect coins. You can also move Rob by pressing up, down, left, and right on the screen’s directional pad. I tried both control options and found that I preferred the keyboard controls.
I enjoy how Rob is animated as he trundles from tile to tile, and the hand-drawn images are clean and clear. The music is excellent, and the sound effects in the game are acceptable. For those of us who enjoy Sokoban-style puzzles, Rob Riches has everything we’re searching for. The game is reasonably priced and, after you get past the first few levels, it becomes quite difficult. However, the game played smoothly on my laptop, and the controls functioned as expected. Rob Riches is a great and entertaining puzzle game that earns my recommendation.
Visit old and fascinating temples, each with its twists and turns, each from a different universe.
Rob Riches is a beautiful and enticing puzzle game that you may play at your speed. Experienced players will be pushed to solve puzzles in the most efficient way possible, while ardent adventurers may uncover hidden mysteries. A fun puzzle game in which you “learn as you play.” The graphics are clear and appealing. The movement is simple: press the arrow keys. I haven’t made it through world 1, but I like it so far. As you progress, the task becomes increasingly difficult. There are also accomplishments.
Explore the tomb beneath the burning sands, confront the frigid heart of the Norse temple, and go deep into the Mesoamerican jungle.
There is no time limit per level, but the game does keep track of how many steps you take to complete it. Because your steps are recorded per level, and per globe, there is some replayability if you wish to improve.
There are also accolades for completing a globe in the fewest possible steps.
The visual style is extremely lovely, with some isometric images, which I like in puzzle games. Graphically, there aren’t many extraneous elements, but the essentials are there, and they look fantastic. The soundtrack gives some pleasant background music, and when you pay attention to it, it perfectly complements the game’s premise; but, I was so concentrated on solving the puzzles that the soundtrack and sound effects escaped my mind. That’s probably standard for these types of puzzle games.
Rob Riches is a fun Sokoban-style puzzle game with three different level packs and 99 levels. I’d recommend it to smart youngsters and adults that enjoy casual games. As you go from one level to the next, the levels become increasingly difficult and additional puzzle elements are incorporated. All the elements of a traditional puzzle are present: sliding blocks, slick ice, numerous traps, and shaky ground.
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