Haiku, the Robot is a video game that falls under the Metroidvania genre. It was developed and published by Mister Morris Games and was launched on April 28, 2022, for Microsoft Windows and macOS. It was later released for Nintendo Switch on September 9, 2022.

Gameplay

Haiku the Robot is a 2D side-scrolling metroidvania. It follows the journey of a robot named Haiku. Haiku is equipped with a sword to attack enemies, the ability to dash through them, and jump. As Haiku defeats his foes, he collects scrap metal, which he can use to restore his health or purchase power-ups from shops. When Haiku dies, all collected scrap metal is lost, but he can avoid this by storing it in a vault using a specific item. Haiku can also enhance his abilities by equipping a limited number of chips that boost his health or sword among other things. The chips and the number of slots to accommodate them can be acquired from the shops.

Story

Haiku is on a mission to combat his corrupted robotic peers in an apocalyptic world.

How long is Haiku, the Robot?

When it comes to the primary goals, Haiku, the Robot takes approximately 7 hours to complete. If you’re a dedicated gamer who wants to explore every aspect of the game, it will probably take you around 10 hours to achieve 100% completion.

Reception

Haiku, the Robot received generally favorable reviews by critics. It was praised for its currency system, low difficulty, art style, and music.