Robotron X hits different when it boots instantly in your browser. Released in 1996 on the Sony PlayStation, this retro classic from GT Interactive is ready the second you press start — no downloads, no setup.
A Nintendo 64 version was released in 1998 as Robotron 64, and Crave Entertainment bought out the publishing rights to the N64 version. It is a 3D version of the 1982 arcade video game Robotron: 2084.
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| Action | Keyboard | Controller |
|---|---|---|
| D-Pad Up | ↑ | D-Pad up |
| D-Pad Down | ↓ | D-Pad down |
| D-Pad Left | ← | D-Pad left |
| D-Pad Right | → | D-Pad right |
| ✕ Cross | G | Bottom face |
| ○ Circle | H | Right face |
| □ Square | T | Left face |
| △ Triangle | Y | Top face |
| L1 | E | Left shoulder |
| R1 | P | Right shoulder |
| L2 | R | Left trigger |
| R2 | O | Right trigger |
| Start | Enter | Start |
| Select | Space | Select |
| Left Stick Up | W | Analog up |
| Left Stick Down | S | Analog down |
| Left Stick Left | A | Analog left |
| Left Stick Right | D | Analog right |
| L3 (stick press) | X | Stick press |
| Right Stick Up | I | Right stick |
| Right Stick Down | K | Right stick |
| Right Stick Left | J | Right stick |
| Right Stick Right | L | Right stick |
| R3 (stick press) | , | Stick press |
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The Story Behind Robotron X
Robotron X is a twin-stick shooter video game co-developed by Leland Interactive Media and Player 1 and it was released by Midway Games in November 1996 for the PlayStation. It is a 3D version of the 1982 arcade video game Robotron: 2084. GT Interactive published a Windows port in 1997.
A Nintendo 64 version was released in 1998 as Robotron 64, and Crave Entertainment bought out the publishing rights to the N64 version.
How Robotron X Plays
Robotron X features updated graphics and audio, and also multiple different angles for the camera. Robotron X is a twin-stick shooter video game co-developed by Leland Interactive Media and Player 1 and it was released by Midway Games in November 1996 for the PlayStation. It is a 3D version of the 1982 arcade video game Robotron: 2084.
GT Interactive published a Windows port in 1997. A Nintendo 64 version was released in 1998 as Robotron 64, and Crave Entertainment bought out the publishing rights to the N64 version.
Why Players Still Load It Up
Bro' Buzz for GamePro was complimentary to its gameplay and graphics. While the game uses gameplay similar to the original, Robotron X was not as well-received, though reviews for it ranged from mixed to positive. It is a 3D version of the 1982 arcade video game Robotron: 2084.
Rollings and Adams instead attribute the late 1990s fad involving classic video game remakes in part to the release of Robotron X, though at the time of that release it was believed this fad was already in place. A Nintendo 64 version was released in 1998 as Robotron 64, and Crave Entertainment bought out the publishing rights to the N64 version. Andrew Rollings and Ernest Adams felt that the moving camera featured in the 3D environment was a negative, and that the original overhead perspective format of a single screen actually presented all the information a player and relied more on the skill of the player.
Robotron X — Frequently Asked Questions
What console was Robotron X released on?
GT Interactive shipped Robotron X for the Sony PlayStation back in 1996, and this page runs that release.
Can I save my progress in Robotron X?
Yes. Create a free account and the player unlocks save states — snapshot your progress at any moment and resume later on any device.
How many players does Robotron X support?
This browser version of Robotron X handles 1 player(s).
Can I play Robotron X online for free?
Yes — Robotron X runs directly in your browser on this page. There is nothing to download or install; the game boots in the player above.