A top-down NES shooter with a robot bomber. Place bombs and shoot in labyrinthine levels. Hybrid concept between Bomberman and shooter. Honest but limited.
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Shooter1 player7+
Description
Top-down shoot-'em-up featuring Kryten the planetary warrior battling enemy forces. Published by Jaleco, released in the USA in 1990. Kryten in top-down view with multidirectional shooting and power-ups. NES port of the Robo Warrior game.
The US NTSC edition of Robo Warrior, this vertical shooter put out by Jaleco in 1990 is one of those competent but unmemorable third-party catalogue entries. Its broader American print run keeps loose pricing low and accessible, with the gap widening only on complete copies. The collector appeal is limited, more that of a Jaleco filler title to round out a regional run than a genuinely coveted piece.
Is Robo Warrior still worth playing in 2026?
A top down shooter from Jaleco, Robo Warrior puts you at the controls of a robotic warrior who progresses on foot firing in several directions, laying bombs to clear passages and collecting upgrades, in the spirit of Blaster Master and Bomberman combined. The blend of action, exploration and arsenal management gives a gripping but demanding formula. The difficulty stays harsh. For a retro shooter exploration fan, someone curious about Jaleco productions or a collector, the title keeps a clever effectiveness and a substantial challenge.
