Summary
- Release Year: 2012
- Genres: Adventure, Visual Novel
- Platforms: PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
- Developers: 5pb.
- Publishers: 5pb.
Robotics;Notes (2012)
Robotics;Notes is a Japanese visual novel developed and published by 5pb.. It is the third game in 5pb.’s Science Adventure series and is described as an “Augmented Science Adventure”. Robotics;Notes takes place in Tanegashima in the year 2019 and revolves around robotics.
The player takes on the role of Kaito Yashio, a high school student who is part of the school’s Robotics Club. The club is on the verge of disbandment due to a lack of members, but Kaito and his friends are determined to keep it going. They decide to build a giant robot, which they name Gunvarrel, in order to enter a robotics competition.
As they work on Gunvarrel, Kaito and his friends learn more about robotics and the importance of teamwork. They also face challenges, such as a lack of funding and the threat of disbandment. However, they are determined to overcome these challenges and build Gunvarrel.
In addition to the main story, Robotics;Notes also features a number of side stories that explore the characters and their relationships. These side stories are optional, but they provide additional depth and development to the characters.
Robotics;Notes is a well-written and engaging visual novel that explores the themes of friendship, teamwork, and the power of science. The characters are well-developed and relatable, and the story is both exciting and thought-provoking.
Characters
- Kaito Yashio: The protagonist of the story, Kaito is a high school student who is part of the school’s Robotics Club. He is a skilled programmer and engineer, and he is determined to keep the Robotics Club going.
- Akiho Senomiya: The heroine of the story, Akiho is a high school student who is also part of the Robotics Club. She is a talented artist and designer, and she is responsible for designing Gunvarrel.
- Subaru Hidaka: A high school student who is also part of the Robotics Club. He is a skilled mechanic and engineer, and he is responsible for building Gunvarrel.
- Frau Koujiro: A high school student who is also part of the Robotics Club. She is a skilled hacker and engineer, and she is responsible for programming Gunvarrel.
- Junna Daitoku: A high school student who is also part of the Robotics Club. She is a skilled marketer and salesperson, and she is responsible for promoting Gunvarrel.
Gameplay
Robotics;Notes is a visual novel, which means that the gameplay consists primarily of reading text and making choices. The player takes on the role of Kaito Yashio, and they must make choices that will affect the story. The choices that the player makes will determine which ending they receive.
In addition to the main story, Robotics;Notes also features a number of side stories that explore the characters and their relationships. These side stories are optional, but they provide additional depth and development to the characters.
Setting
Robotics;Notes takes place in Tanegashima, Japan in the year 2019. Tanegashima is a small island located in the Pacific Ocean. It is home to the Tanegashima Space Center, which is the launch site for Japan’s rockets.
The story of Robotics;Notes revolves around the Robotics Club at Tanegashima High School. The Robotics Club is on the verge of disbandment due to a lack of members, but Kaito and his friends are determined to keep it going. They decide to build a giant robot, which they name Gunvarrel, in order to enter a robotics competition.
Themes
Robotics;Notes explores a number of themes, including friendship, teamwork, and the power of science.
- Friendship: The story of Robotics;Notes is about the power of friendship. Kaito and his friends are able to overcome challenges and achieve their goals because they have each other.
- Teamwork: Robotics;Notes also explores the importance of teamwork. Kaito and his friends are able to build Gunvarrel and win the robotics competition because they work together as a team.
- The power of science: Robotics;Notes also explores the power of science. Kaito and his friends are able to build Gunvarrel and win the robotics competition because they use their knowledge of science and engineering.
Reception
Robotics;Notes was released in Japan on October 25, 2012. The game received positive reviews from critics, who praised the story, characters, and gameplay. Robotics;Notes was also a commercial success, selling over 200,000 copies in Japan.
Robotics;Notes was released in North America and Europe in 2014. The game received similar praise from critics, who praised the story, characters, and gameplay. Robotics;Notes was also a commercial success in the West, selling over 100,000 copies worldwide.
Legacy
Robotics;Notes is a well-regarded visual novel that is considered to be one of the best games in the Science Adventure series. The game has been praised for its story, characters, and gameplay. Robotics;Notes has also been credited with helping to popularize the visual novel genre in the West.
Robotics;Notes has spawned a number of spin-offs and sequels, including Robotics;Notes Elite (2014), Robotics;Notes DaSH (2016), and Robotics;Notes Dream Seeker (2018). The Robotics;Notes series has sold over 500,000 copies worldwide.
Review Score
8.5/10
