Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 02 - Robot Kit2018

Nintendo Labo: Toy-Con 02 - Robot Kit

2018 Nintendo68Worthwhile

Playtime

ModerateIt typically takes about 20 hours to finish the game.

Playable on

Game modes

Details

Launch
April 20, 2018
Publisher
Nintendo

Overview

Make a Toy-Con Robot suit…to become a robot in the game! Fold engineered, pre-cut cardboard sheets by following interactive instructions and then suit up to get playing. Thanks to the adjustable straps, one size fits all! Wreck in-game environments and beat challenges to unlock powerful abilities. Then, discover how the Toy-Con Robot comes to life with Nintendo Switch technology and, in Toy-Con Garage, invent new ways to play! Bust out your own markers, stickers, and more to customize your Toy-Con Robot suit—or enter the Hanger to customize your in-game robot’s appearance. By moving your hands and feet, you can manoeuvre the robot in the game, unleash your moves, or make sound effects! As you play, keep track of your robot’s rank, points earned, and unlocked special abilities. Discover the mechanics behind the Toy-Con Robot and how the Nintendo Switch technology brings it to life. If you’re feeling competitive, take on a friend with their own Toy-Con Robot* in a two-player battle mode...

Screenshots

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Reception

There's potential for more mini-games beyond what's included, but the game does - for now - lack that longevity to hold interest beyond the initial wow moment.

It’s more expensive than the Variety Kit and although initially more impressive, is perhaps even more niche and surprisingly suffers from getting old much quicker. If you have a burning desire to unlock your inner Optimus Prime and have £70 that you want to throw down, then you’ll be impressed.

The Nintendo Labo Robot Kit is disappointing. While I absolutely adored the in-depth build and the creativity behind the Toy-Con Garage, the actual gameplay included in this $100 package simply isn't worth the price of admission.

The Nintendo Labo Robot Kit walks you through building a very clever cardboard robot suit for stomping around in the included Switch game. There isn't much meat to it, though.

If I was going to recommend one LABO product, I'd definitely pick the Variety Kit, there's just more to do there. But if you've completed the Variety Kit and are desperate for more cardboard fun, than the Robot Kit is your only other option – just don't expect any long-lasting enjoyment.