Robo Surf
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| released = June 1, 2011
| genre = Endless runner
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Robo Surf is a 2011 endless runner game developed by Swedish indie studio Pieces Interactive. The game was released on June 1, 2011, for iOS and Android.
Gameplay and release
In Robo Surf, the player controls the height of the waves.{{Cite web |last=Mundy |first=Jon |date=September 28, 2016 |title=Enjoying Tidal Rider? Here are 4 iOS surfing game alternatives |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/tidal-rider/enjoying-tidal-rider-here-are-4-ios-surfing-game-alternatives/ |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=Pocket Gamer}} Controlling a robot, the player must collect oil barrels to fill up a speed meter while avoiding gulls.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Damon |date=June 1, 2011 |title=Anticipated indie iOS game Robo Surf hits the App Store, '59p/99c 'for a limited time' |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/robo-surf/anticipated-indie-ios-game-robo-surf-hits-the-app-store-59p-99c-for-a-limited-ti/ |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=Pocket Gamer |archive-date=April 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418012711/https://www.pocketgamer.com/robo-surf/anticipated-indie-ios-game-robo-surf-hits-the-app-store-59p-99c-for-a-limited-ti/ |url-status=live }} The player continues until they hit an obstacle or crash into the ocean. The game was released for iOS and Android on June 1, 2011.{{Cite web |last=Brown |first=Damon |date=May 17, 2011 |title=Robo Surf to make waves on Android, iPhone |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/robo-surf/robo-surf-to-make-waves-on-android-iphone/ |access-date=April 17, 2024 |website=Pocket Gamer |archive-date=April 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418012720/https://www.pocketgamer.com/robo-surf/robo-surf-to-make-waves-on-android-iphone/ |url-status=live }}
Reception
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The game has a "generally favorable" rating on Metacritic based on four critics.{{cite web |title=Robo Surf |url=https://www.metacritic.com/game/robo-surf/ |accessdate=April 17, 2024 |publisher=Metacritic |archive-date=April 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418012734/https://www.metacritic.com/game/robo-surf/ |url-status=live }}
Modojo said "Most importantly, the game's a ton of fun and shockingly addictive. It literally came out of nowhere. Kudos to Pieces Interactive for releasing such a well-designed and cool App guaranteed to consume hours of our lives."{{cite web |last=Buffa |first=Chris |title=Robo Surf iPad Review |url=http://www.modojo.com/reviews/robo_surf |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304062505/http://www.modojo.com/reviews/robo_surf |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |accessdate=April 17, 2024 |work=Modojo}} PocketGamerUK wrote " Solid, simple, and effective controls are the basis for an entertaining one-touch experience. "{{cite web |last=McCaskill |first=Steve |date=June 14, 2011 |title=Robo Surf |url=https://www.pocketgamer.com/robo-surf/robo-surf/ |accessdate=April 17, 2024 |website=Pocket Gamer |archive-date=April 18, 2024 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20240418012643/https://www.pocketgamer.com/robo-surf/robo-surf/ |url-status=live }} TouchArcade said "Robo Surf is lighthearted and fun, with enough hooks to turn it from a momentary distraction to one of my new favorites. "{{cite web |last=Campbell |first=Nissa |date=July 1, 2011 |title=Robo Surf Review {{endash}} The Quickest Route to the Waves |url=https://toucharcade.com/2011/06/07/robo-surf-review-the-quickest-route-to-the-waves/ |accessdate=April 17, 2024 |website=TouchArcade |archive-date=March 26, 2023 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230326162718/https://toucharcade.com/2011/06/07/robo-surf-review-the-quickest-route-to-the-waves/ |url-status=live }} Multiplayer.it said "The gameplay of Robo Surf is simple and intuitive, but unfortunately not so addictive, while the lack of variety and unlockable contents might discourage the player. Anyway, it's still a fun game and the cameos from Iji and Blueberry Garden are two nice touches."{{cite web |last=Lettera |first=Vincenzo |date=June 17, 2011 |title=L'esercito del surf |trans-title=The surf army |url=https://multiplayer.it/recensioni/89303-robo-surf-lesercito-del-surf.html |accessdate=April 17, 2024 |work=Multiplayer.it |language=it |archive-date=March 4, 2016 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304025400/http://multiplayer.it/recensioni/89303-robo-surf-lesercito-del-surf.html |url-status=live }} AppAdvice reported "It has a 4.5-star rating with a total of 226 ratings."{{cite web |last=Tschida |first=Tyler |date=February 26, 2013 |title=Today's Apps Gone Free: Primo Do, Twiggy, Robo Surf And More |url=https://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/02/todays-apps-gone-free-primo-do-twiggy-robo-surf-and-more |accessdate=April 17, 2024 |work=AppAdvice |archive-date=May 20, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220520213404/https://appadvice.com/appnn/2013/02/todays-apps-gone-free-primo-do-twiggy-robo-surf-and-more |url-status=live }}