Disassembling Robots at Midnight – Xbox Wire

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You ever wake up and just think, “What on earth happened?” Yeah, that’s pretty much Zoe’s life in “Robots at Midnight.” We’re talkin’ a bizarre, messed-up luxury planet called Yob. But it’s not all sunshine and roses—actually, more like a junkyard of robot chaos after some cataclysmic event everyone just calls The Blackout. Makes you wonder what went down, right? Anyway, let’s dive in.

Zoe’s been in cryo-sleep (Yep, like a futuristic nap) for, uh, 20 years? Imagine that. She wakes up to find herself on this rusted-out robot-infested planet. No dad in sight. That’s her main quest: find pops and figure out what in the world happened to Yob. And there’s this whole backdrop of ’90s anime vibes. I kinda dig that aesthetic, honestly.

The game throws you into two modes. Think of it like choosing between chillin’ in your PJ’s watching TV (Hero Mode) or gearing up for a marathon run (Master Mode). Hero Mode’s all about exploring, but Master Mode? Better have quick reflexes—or a wild amount of snacks to burn through those retries. ‘Cause trust me, you’ll need ’em.

The heart of the game’s this combat stuff with Zoe’s handy MITT. Yeah, that’s what she calls a space gauntlet thingy? It’s part weapon, part “get outta my way” gadget. She flips and dodges like she’s been doing parkour since birth. Sometimes I wonder, if I had a MITT, would I even use it right? Or just, you know, do the same ol’ same ol’—sitting on the couch. Side note: Those robots make noises, kinda like metal scraping on metal, mixed with a fork on a plate. If that makes any sense.

And this place, Yob… kinda creepy but mysteriously cool too. Secrets hide around every corner, so much lore to discover. Like, what’s up with all the forgotten pathways and tech relics? Makes me think of that one sock we lose in the wash—where does it go?

Now, there’s also this unsettling yet mesmerizing color palette. Bright but kinda broken—a world gone sour. Zoe’s battle isn’t just physical; it’s like she’s fighting for a slice of understanding in a chaotic, clanky mess.

So, can you get Zoe back before the clock strikes twelve? The clock theme gets at me… maybe it’s the whole Cinderella thing. Anyway, “Robots at Midnight” drops June 19 on Xbox. Think you’re up for it? Give it a whirl. Or don’t. I’m not your boss. Just a fan, rooting for Zoe, robots, and maybe a few surprises.