A Fox and His Robot (2023)

Developer: Joshua Janik
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action, Adventure, Indie
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 45 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A challenging 2D action-platformer with a cute fox protagonist, tense AI chases, and a mysterious, story-driven world.

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What players say

Players praise the music and the solo developer's effort, but many find the game unfinished with bugs like the fox stuck in animations and no subtitles. The difficulty is high, often compared to Super Meat Boy, yet the price is widely considered too steep for what the game offers. Reviews split on the voice acting: some like the personal touch, others find it grating.

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