Nintendo Game Discussion Club - Chibi-Robo!

[PLATINUM7]

I'll post so long as there's a game I can talk about.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

I like it. Sure, it's not always as active, but not everything has to be. Sometimes hype wears off~

 

[nirvanafan]

I would like to see this thread continue as well if your up for it. Life has kind of prevented me from being on here that much lately but would like to continue to discuss various games when able.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

Big things come in chibi packages.

Chibi-Robo!

Spoiler: Box Art

Game Summary:
The Sanderson family has just become the proud owners of a new Chibi-Robo unit. It's time for their new little buddy to clean, jump, climb and heal the family or marriage issues? Chibi-Robo is a game where the entire playable world is the Sanderson house. Being well, chibi, Chibi-Robo is small and requires a lot of effort to move around a normal sized home. But wait, you have limited power. You'll need to carefully decide just what to do as every single action, from walking to fighting enemies takes precious power. You can always plug into an outlet and charge up if you can make it to one. You'll need to clean up the house, perform tasks to help the people, animals and toys that live in the house and fighting off the dangerous Spydors. You have a variety of tools to explore your world including a propeller, a tooth brush and a gun. Use those watts wisely.

The plot of Chibi-Robo is actually several smaller isolated plots. There is the main goal of reviving Giga-Robo but most of what you do doesn't directly affect that. Sometimes you'll help two toys fall in love. Maybe you'll help a failing marriage. You can help a little girl to speak. And you can even get downright Funky with Funky Phil (not too Funky though, he nearly dies). To give a plot summary of Chibi-Robo would be difficult. I'd have to give several smaller summaries instead.

Initial Release:
June 23, 2005

Playable on...

• NGC

Notable Character Debuts:

• Chibi-Robo
• Telly
• Drake Redcrest
• George
• Jenny
• Helen
• Tao
• Giga-Robo
• Funky Phil
• Dinah
• Mort
• Princess Pits

Spoiler: Music Samples

Current Metacritic Scores:

Critics: 75
Players: 8.7


Confirmed Players:

• Swamp Sensei

Recommended by:

• Swamp Sensei

I got this game randomly as a gift from a friend. I quickly fell in love. If I had to describe this game with one word, its... heart. Helping everyone around you just feels nice and the sense of progression is so unique and charming. I especially love the toys around the house. They're a super fun cast of characters. In fact, I'll go ahead and say it. This is the only good Chibi-Robo game. The rest pale in comparison. Even Park Patrol. Still, this one game made me enough of a fan to keep seeing if the other games could recapture that magic. I genuinely love this game.

 

[Verde Coeden Scalesworth]

I loved playing this game. I didn't play the other ones in the franchise(though I think I own only one of the other two?), but this one felt really fun. Nothing felt too overwhelming mechanics-wise, or unfair. It was reasonably challenging at some points, and I don't mind being on a battery(though sometimes item-breaking mechanics can be, uh, annoying, but thankfully this game balanced it well).

 

[fogbadge]

did someone say Chibi-Robo?!

 

[Quillion]

I'm thinking Chibi-Robo might become the new EarthBound in terms of cult status despite lack of economic favor, just without the Mother/EarthBound series gracefully wrapping itself up.

 

[nirvanafan]

So with the ntsc gamecube game being crazy expensive i went to the next best thing, the ds game (Park Patrol). It was ok & definitely saw the potential of the series. Even tried Photo Finder since i liked the potential so much. Luckily a translation released since then for the more affordable wii (new play control) version. Do have it backed up & patched but still on my backlog for now. Similar situation too for the 2nd ds game (Clean Sweep?) which i guess is the closest sequel to the original.

 

[Swamp Sensei]

So who were your favorite characters in the OG Chibi-Robo?

I personally love the princess and mummy side quest. I also loved everything with Dinah and Funky Phill.

And of course, Drake Redcrest is a hoot.

 

[fogbadge]

So who were your favorite characters in the OG Chibi-Robo?

I personally love the princess and mummy side quest. I also loved everything with Dinah and Funky Phill.

And of course, Drake Redcrest is a hoot.

dinah was my favourite, she's so fun and she's got a great theme tune. love the free rangers and captain plankbeard too