Breaking Down Robots at Midnight – Xbox Wire

Fast, punchy RPG in a retro-futuristic setting… yadda yadda. There it is, “Robots at Midnight”! Just another tale, but it’s not your typical, end-of-the-world spiel. Enter Yob, this planet turned into a techno-ruin. It’s like, you look around and wonder, how did luxury turn into this? Zoe, our main gal, is the lone human standing amidst robots that think they own the place. Ever had that feeling you just don’t belong? Yeah, that’s Zoe — plus, she’s on some adventure to dig out secrets hidden in the rubble.

Anyway — wait, I got lost there. Zoe’s living her best life, dodging metal dudes left and right. There’s this whole anime vibe, very 90s… maybe that’s what makes her tick? She’s kind of gutsy, snooping around like some detective on a martini break.

And oh, the combat. Not gonna lie, it takes me back to those hardcore From Software games. Tough enough to make you sweat, but also wants you to chill and explore Yob’s creepy cool artifacts. The team behind this — Finish Line Games? — they wanted to mix free-flow combat with deep-diving adventures. I mean, who doesn’t want both, right? Eric Frech, the guy at the helm, he talks about making it all juicy and accessible. Hero Mode is there for story-lovers, while Master Mode’s like diving headfirst into a frenzy. Hope you got nerves of steel!

And don’t get me started about the MITT. It’s like part mega-tool, part Zoe’s spirit animal. As she tackles bot armies, she’s gotta think on her feet — sharp reflexes, smart moves. Ever try juggling while riding a unicycle? Kinda feels like that. Zoe explores the planet at midnight… that’s when Yob shows its true colors, revealing hidden treasures. Some just pop up like the universe’s gift, others? You gotta play scavenger.

In the end, Yob ain’t just a robot-dungeon. It’s a sad, forgotten world, with stories buried deep. Zoe’s discovering herself, fighting for that dawn — or something close to it. Frech boasts about creating lasting experiences, ones that haunt you well past curtain call. Anyway, whether she’s clobbering robots or deciphering ancient tech logs, everything Zoe discovers echoes with a truth of Yob… and maybe, just maybe leading her home before that proverbial midnight.

So, ready to help Zoe and whip some bot behind? Robots at Midnight rolls out June 19 on Xbox. Dive in, if you’re game for a midnight rendezvous.