Cubetractor

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Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

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  • Summary: Cubetractor is a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic.

    The game carries elements of a reverse tower defence and a grounded bullet-hell dodger to deliver a unique gameplay experience    Cubetractor is a neo-retroesque action-strategy-puzzle hybrid where you defeat enemies through an unconventional cube-pulling, turret-buildling mechanic.

    The game carries elements of a reverse tower defence and a grounded bullet-hell dodger to deliver a unique gameplay experience presented in a classic top-down perspective.

    You play as Endroi, a menacingly happy-go-lucky quadrubot as he strives to master the art of Cubetracting -- the art of attracting Cubes. It's a deceptively straightforward skill that involves dexterity, acute awareness, multi-tasking and tactical positioning. You'll have to strategize, solve and fight your way through multitudes of enemy installations to achieve your coveted goal.    … Expand

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 6
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 6
  3. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. GamesRadar+
    Aug 14, 2013
    80
    Cubetractor was apparently developed by only two people, and it's a prime example of less being more--the audiovisual presentation is delightful in ways that transcend technology, and its uncomplicated control scheme masks unprecedented depth and often alarming intensity.
  2. God is a Geek
    Aug 14, 2013
    80
    It’s fast, fun and engaging and what it lacks in length it makes up for in playability. The puzzles are well thought-out, the core mechanics are honed and the difficulty curve is very even over the course of the game.
  3. PC Gamer
    Sep 19, 2013
    76
    Either I'm a masochist, or this game is worth the irritation. [Oct 2013, p.81]
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  4. GameSpot
    Aug 14, 2013
    75
    In the cute and clever Cubetractor, simple mechanics give rise to fiendishly difficult situations.
  5. XGN
    Aug 28, 2013
    70
    Even though Cubetractor is a very solid game and a nice mix of different genres with a little twist, the retro graphics of this game and the accompanying music start to bore very easily.
  6. DarkStation
    Aug 21, 2013
    60
    The game works on some level, so you may get more enjoyment out of it than I did. I don’t wholeheartedly recommend that you avoid this game, but you should exercise caution if you decide to take on its challenges.

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  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. angelikmayhem
    Jun 13, 2013
    8
    The story on this one is a blast!

    Cubetractor is an 8-bit inspired puzzle game where you play as a rogue robot who makes a break for    The story on this one is a blast!

    Cubetractor is an 8-bit inspired puzzle game where you play as a rogue robot who makes a break for freedom during the course of taking your "exams". Meanwhile, the robots who built you have no choice but to sit back and hope that you accidentally hit yourself in the face with a cube.

    Mechanically, the game is quite simple. You move your robot around the board and use the space bar to attract blocks toward your position. Once in motion, the blocks continue until they strike something causing damage, merge with another moving block to form a tower, or leave the screen. When not part of a tower, they will regenerate after a few seconds.

    The game is all about creating towers and striking enemies with moving cubes as you progress down the path toward freedom.

    In terms of pros, the story is everything in this game. You should read all the dialog. The mechanics are fun and some of the puzzles really get your pulse pumping as you have to dodge not only the cubes that you send in motion, but also bullets from enemy towers, physical enemies who will aggro you if you get too close, and obstacles like water and mountains.

    In terms of cons, the graphics options are non-existent, the music is not to my taste, and if you hit a block from behind while following it you will take damage.

    This is a nice initial offering from the duo at Ludo Games. I look forward to future titles they might have in the works and I recommend this title for people who like fast-paced puzzles.    … Expand
  2. ThePCGamer101
    Jun 24, 2015
    7
    The game is... meh. It's not terrible, nor is it unplayable.

    It is a cute little strategy game, a very unique puzzle game with very good 2D    The game is... meh. It's not terrible, nor is it unplayable.

    It is a cute little strategy game, a very unique puzzle game with very good 2D pixel graphics. Really unique gameplay, accessible, easy to get into, however it can get a bit frustrating at some points

    Now to the recommendation, although I am giving it a recommendation, I didn't really enjoy playing it (hence the 15-20 minutes of gametime), for its full price, I would not recommend it, BUT if it is either in a sale, price drop, giveaway, gift or even given to you as a free game like I got it then I would recommend it.    … Expand
  4. NightGeisha
    Jan 2, 2019
    7
    Cubetractor is a very simple game, and sometimes simplicity is the best solution.

    This puzzle hybrid game its perfect for a relaxing game    Cubetractor is a very simple game, and sometimes simplicity is the best solution.

    This puzzle hybrid game its perfect for a relaxing game session. The graphics are simple and colorful and the game mechanic is also very simplistic, seems to me perfectly designed for controller.

    Good addition to any collection, specially if you like puzzle games!    … Expand

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