Fighting Robots

trash

Oh great, key inputs AND controller AND Steam Deck all don't work for anything other than jumping, crouching, and moving back and forth. Thanks a lot.

A goofy, creative romp, best enjoyed with friends. Since there are almost no active players left, the game's Ranked system will put you against bots - but it's still surprisingly fun.

Fighting Robots is a compact, multiplayer-focused action title developed and published by HFM Games that revolves around the idea of player-driven creativity rather than predefined characters or rigid fighting systems. Instead of selecting from a roster of carefully balanced fighters with established move lists, the game invites players to construct their own mechanical combatants and experiment with how those robots fight. This design choice immediately sets the experience apart, positioning it less as a traditional fighting game and more as a sandbox for competitive experimentation, where discovery, improvisation, and adaptation are central to the fun. At the heart of the experience is a combat system that emphasizes custom-built movesets. Players assemble their robots’ offensive and defensive behaviors by combining different attacks, blocks, and movement options, effectively designing how their fighter behaves in battle. This approach encourages trial and error, as not every configuration will be effective, and understanding how certain combinations perform only becomes clear through repeated matches. When a setup finally clicks, the payoff can be satisfying, as victories feel …

I heard this game was on sale, so I excitedly bought it as a gift for a friend. However, I was very disappointed to find that online matchmaking doesn’t work. I’ve been waiting for a fix for a long time — please improve the online features. I really love this game. Please. Please. Please. Please.

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