Tokobot
Karakuri
European PSP cover art
Developer(s)Tecmo
Publisher(s)
Platform(s)PlayStation Portable, PlayStation 2
ReleasePlayStation Portable
  • NA: December 5, 2005
  • JP: December 15, 2005
  • EU: April 7, 2006
PlayStation 2
  • NA: October 24, 2006
  • JP: October 26, 2006
  • EU: December 28, 2006
  • AU: January 25, 2007
Genre(s)Platform
Mode(s)Single-player

Tokobot, later released in Japan as Karakuri (カラクリ, Karakuri), is a puzzle-platform game developed and published by Tecmo for the PlayStation Portable in 2005. An expanded version was later released for the PlayStation 2, titled Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri in North America, Europe and Australia and Korobot Adventure (コロボットアドベンチャー, Korobotto Adobenchā) in Japan.

Plot

The game revolves around Bolt, an agent from Canewood's Lab. His first research expedition leads him to discover rare Karakuri robots known as Tokobots, one of which is Zero, a prototype gigantic, planet-destroying robot programmed for evil. Bolt must discover the secrets of the ruins, find Zero, and destroy it before it can destroy his world.

There are three human villains in the game who own robots and battle Bolt with large Karakuri robots: Flames, Bart, and Colonel Fuel (in order of appearance).

Gameplay

The player controls Bolt, who makes use of the Tokobots to explore the prehistoric ruins found in the game. The Tokobots mimic Bolt's actions and can be used together in "joint actions", complex tasks that include fusing them together to make Karakuri combinations. Combinations can do almost anything, from activating dead gears to shooting laser beams.

There are two types of Karakuri robots, both of which come in varying sizes: Workers and Keepers. Workers do odd jobs and include small Clunkers and the large Tornader. Keepers protect the ancient ruins and include tiny Beepers and the evil Zero.

Versions

The PlayStation 2 version of the game adds secret platforming sections that allow players access to hidden treasures. In addition, players no longer have control over the Overdrive forms; they now only briefly appear to attack before disappearing.

Reception

Tokobot and Tokobot Plus received "average" reviews according to the review aggregation website Metacritic.[22][23] In Japan, Famitsu gave it a score of three eights and one seven for a total of 31 out of 40 for the PSP version,[6] and 28 out of 40 for the PS2 version.[5]

References

  1. ^ Edge staff (February 2006). "Tokobot". Edge. No. 159. Future plc. p. 89.
  2. ^ EGM staff (February 2006). "Tokobot". Electronic Gaming Monthly. No. 200. Ziff Davis. p. 110.
  3. ^ Fahey, Rob (January 25, 2007). "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri". Eurogamer. Gamer Network. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
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  7. ^ "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri". Game Informer. No. 164. GameStop. December 2006.
  8. ^ Miller, Matt (January 2006). "Tokobot". Game Informer. No. 153. GameStop. p. 155. Archived from the original on January 9, 2008. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  9. ^ Parker, Tom (November 9, 2006). "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri Review". Game Revolution. CraveOnline. Archived from the original on October 9, 2015. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  10. ^ Kilgore (January 8, 2007). "Review: Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on January 11, 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  11. ^ Mr. Marbles (December 2, 2005). "Tokobot Review for PSP on GamePro.com". GamePro. IDG Entertainment. Archived from the original on December 7, 2005. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  12. ^ Davis, Ryan (October 18, 2006). "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  13. ^ Gouskos, Carrie (December 6, 2005). "Tokobot Review". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  14. ^ Speer, Justin (October 16, 2006). "GameSpy: Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on October 18, 2006. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  15. ^ Orlando, Greg (December 5, 2005). "GameSpy: Tokobot". GameSpy. IGN Entertainment. Archived from the original on May 13, 2007. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  16. ^ Bedigian, Louis (November 5, 2006). "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri - PS2 - Review". GameZone. Archived from the original on January 27, 2008. Retrieved March 2, 2020.
  17. ^ Castro, Juan (October 25, 2006). "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  18. ^ Nix, Marc (December 6, 2005). "Tokobot Review". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  19. ^ "Tokobot". Official U.S. PlayStation Magazine. No. 101. Ziff Davis. February 2006.
  20. ^ "Review: Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri". PSM. Future US. December 25, 2006. p. 84.
  21. ^ "Review: Tokobot". PSM. Future US. January 2006. p. 85.
  22. ^ a b "Tokobot Plus: Mysteries of the Karakuri for PlayStation 2 Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 1, 2020.
  23. ^ a b "Tokobot for PSP Reviews". Metacritic. CBS Interactive. Retrieved March 1, 2020.

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