Archive: 15th March 2006: Chibi-Robo! / Eurogamer
“Chibi-Robo is, quite possibly, the best game I’ve played this year. While it’s not for everyone, those who are willing to look past what they could consider childish graphics, and an obsession with housework that’s nearly as strong as your mum’s, will find a title with as much heart as there is fun wrapped up into a four-inch-tall bundle. Chibi-Robo doesn’t deserve to be relegated to being a mere cult hit. Buy a new doorstop.”Oh man! 2006 isn’t even nearly over yet! Is Chibi-Robo still the best game I’ve played this year?
Gosh, you know, it could be. I absolutely loved this game (if I was one to quibble with scores, of all things, I’d go back in time and tell myself off for not giving it a 9) and even if it’s not the best, it’s probably the most charming (not to mention the innovative use of sound.) Considering the Wii plays Gamecube games, they should really just re-release this and give it a second push; it’s fantastic, it really is, and the housework aspect will obviously suit all those new female gamers who’ll be getting a Wii, am I right lads? Etc.
This is so weird, because just last night I was digging through my Gamecube games and came across Chibi. I never finished it, but oh, how I loved playing it. I think I’m going to pop it back in and try to get to the end. It’s the type of game I feel you don’t HAVE to finish, though. I like to imagine Chibi Robo is always just happily running around, scrubbing up messes and getting into adventures.
By the way, have you tried Giftpia? I picked up a copy when I was in Tokyo and it seems kind of Chibi-like in a lot of ways. Giftpia’s music is totally whacked and amazing, too.
How do you think Chibi Robo: Park Patrol on DS will fare? I’m pretty excited about it since Skip is actually developing it (versus, oh I don’t know, Traveler’s F-ing Tales).
Comment by Mister Raroo — November 14, 2006 @ 2:12 pm