Developed by
Fully Ramblomatic
Released
2000
Platform
Windows
Perspective
3rd-person (Other)
Narrative
Detective / Mystery
Genre
Adventure
Setting
Sci-Fi / Futuristic
Gameplay
Puzzle elements
Description
In order to bring balance in the universe and preventing Evil from changing it in a chaotic world, the High Ones decide to choose a living being as their hero. The only neutral planet which can provides him is Earth. So, that’s how the High Ones choose Robert Blanc, a chip shop worker from England, as their new hope. His first mission is to find out what happens to a Remman ship and its crew…
Rob Blanc I: Better Days of a Defender of the Universe is a short independent game made by Ben “Yahtzee” Croshaw with the AGS engine.
The gameplay is in classic point-and-click fashion. The player has to select an action and then click on the object or the person to interact. There are four actions: “walk”, “look”, “talk” and “use/interact”. Objects can be picked up in order to combine them or to use them later. They are stored in a inventory accessible at all times.
From Mobygames.com. Original Entry
Another thing that really makes Rob Blanc I: Better Days of a Defender of the Universe enjoyable for me is how it manages to stay interesting even after playing it multiple times. Many games feel repetitive after a while, but here, the experience still feels fresh because of the small details and different ways you can approach the gameplay. As you continue playing, you naturally start improving and understanding the mechanics better, which makes everything feel more rewarding. I also appreciate the balance the game maintains—it’s not too difficult, but it’s not too easy either. You can play it casually for a short break or spend longer sessions without getting bored. That flexibility is one of the biggest reasons why I keep coming back to Rob Blanc I: Better Days of a Defender of the Universe. Overall, it’s the kind of game that doesn’t just entertain you for a moment, but actually gives you a consistently enjoyable experience every time you play.
