Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion cuts right to the chase. Robots have invaded—shoot them. People need help—help them. Your boss’s laundry needs picking up—go get it.
That’s the attitude the game sets from the very beginning, and it never lets up. Shoot robots and explore a gorgeously hand-drawn world filled with wacky, colorful characters. It’s almost like watching a Saturday morning cartoon—if Saturday morning cartoons could drop a few naughty words.
A World Full of Weirdos (and I Love Them All)
You play as Shooty, a Certified Cool Girl who probably works for the Government (though that part is still fuzzy). What is clear is that robots are invading Califlorida, and it’s up to you to stop them.
he story itself is simple, acting mostly as a backdrop for the game’s dense and interactive world. The real narrative shines through character interactions. Talking to NPCs and helping with their utterly meaningless tasks during a robot invasion is one of the game’s biggest highlights.
Because of this, exploration is a genuine treat. I never wanted to leave a level without talking to every single NPC.
Punch, Dash, Repeat — and Somehow It Never Gets Old
Gameplay is straightforward but satisfying: you shoot robots, dash, and lunge into enemies with a big, chunky uppercut. Combat feels great, though encounters can get overwhelmingly busy—sometimes it’s hard to spot the targets you need to hit amid all the effects and chaos.
Each level takes place in a large, explorable area full of distractions and side content. One moment you’re helping a girl with her birthday party, the next you’re learning how to parkour and earning the title of Certified Cool Girl. Maybe you’ll even deliver a very important letter to some guy named Jay.
These distractions are always welcome, breaking up the action with mini-games and side objectives that keep the pacing fresh.
The game only has six levels, which might sound short on paper, but each one is packed with secrets, bosses, and weird little side stories. By the time you’re done exploring, it’ll feel like plenty.
Hand-Drawn Mayhem That Pops Off the Screen
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion’s art style can only be described as “Newgrounds-coded.” Everything from character designs and expressions to the HUD and UI is hand-drawn with obvious care.
Environments combine 2D and 3D elements, tied together with hand-drawn textures that create a cohesive, cartoonish style. NPCs are scattered everywhere—sometimes you can’t even talk to them, but they’ll still look like the coolest character design you’ve ever seen.
Performance-wise, the game can get a little rough in busier areas. I noticed frame drops here and there, but honestly, with so much going on, it almost adds to the chaos in a way that fits the tone.
Beats, Blasts, and Bit-Crushed Bliss
The soundtrack is excellent. I’d often leave the game paused just to enjoy the music. Outside combat, you’ll hear laid-back, chill beats—perfect for chatting with the world’s many idiots. In combat, those same tracks get punched up with heavy drum lines to keep the energy flowing.
Sound effects have a crunchy, bit-crushed texture that perfectly complements the game’s aesthetic.
When paired with the bold visuals and wild characters, the audio design helps round out what feels like a complete package.
A Stylish, Silly, and Seriously Fun Shooter
Shooty Shooty Robot Invasion is a game I wholeheartedly recommend to anyone looking for a laugh. It offers satisfying gameplay, wildly explorable levels, and, most importantly, a cast of absolute freaks to meet and hang out with.
And I’m here for the freaks.
Out now on Steam, this is one of the best-looking and most entertaining games I’ve played all year.
9/10
It’s messy, it’s loud, it’s hilarious – and I wouldn’t change a thing.