Nintendo LABO - Robot Kit
Platforms
- Nintendo SwitchApr 20, 20187.7playscore6.714 Critics9.2398 Players
14 critic reviews · 1 community reviews across all platforms
Critic Reviews
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.
Alex Everatt · May 13, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWho knew that cardboard could be so incredible? The Nintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit may have been created with a more singular vision than its Variety Kit counterpart, but it clearly demonstrates how Nintendo has found a new direction in which to continue to rekindle its innovative spirit. This interactive build-and-play experience will astound in construction and entertain in letting you live out your dream as a giant robot. But, it needed more content to make sure that it isnât long before the magic wanes and you move on to whatever comes next.
Alex Seedhouse · May 06, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhen compared the sheer volume of Toy-Con seen in the Variety Kit, it's no surprise that it outsold the Robot Kit by quite some margin. However, this second pack arguably does a better job of showing the kind of depth we can expect from more focused Labo kits in the future. The main mode is undeniably fun and gives a sense of immersion that is impressive for something fashioned out of cardboard.
Damien McFerran · May 02, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewIt's nice to have something to tinker with long after building the Toy-Cons, and that's mainly because the official games are more like demos to show you how everything works. The only one likely to keep your attention for any length of time is the piano; everything else is a jumping off point, and you're limited by how much it inspires you to create. And that's just what Labo is at the moment: a great tool for creation, rather than for playing.
Kallie Plagge · May 01, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewI'd love to see more of Labo coming down the line, in the form of new kits and even cooler ideas as the year wears on, but I'm still reeling over what a great job I did getting through it all and running the gauntlet with its debut products. If Nintendo can tweak the included games to make a more substantial set of electronic components, Labo will evolve into a near-perfect experience. The adult in me is totally here for that. The kid in me, however, just wants more fish to catch.
Brittany Vincent · Apr 30, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewThe magic of Labo is in building of each of the complex cardboard toys. For an average adult, the building process can be tedious and mind-numbing, though never too challenging. But the building and playing experience with a child can take on an entirely fresh dimension.
Filip Miucin · Apr 25, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhile it may be more substantial than the majority of the existing Labo experiences, ultimately this is more an educational craft project than a game. As such, much of the enjoyment of Labo hinges on the participants enjoyment of making the Toy-Con itself.
John Rairdin · Apr 23, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewNintendo Labo Toy-Con 02: Robot Kit is a mammoth robotic beast to put together, taking a heap of effort, discovery, and a sprinkle of Nintendo magic to assemble. Through unique software, there's a sense of enjoyment and challenge, presented in an innovative way. Don that finished robot suit and there's a true sense of control and immersion.
Jorge Ba-oh · Jun 06, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewWhilst the creative process is cathartic and fun, the games on offer will appeal to the younger audience, or the families who show it off at parties.
Chris White · May 08, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full reviewAs a building project, Labo displays a sense of ingenuity that few things do, and as an introduction to design and engineering it’s clear, fun, and solid. It’s a shame then that the game itself is a little too simplistic, though allowing kids to stomp around a city smashing things may not wear out too quickly in practice.
Dominic Leighton · May 04, 2018 Reviewed on SwitchRead full review
Community Reviews
- Rated on Switch
About the game
Make, Play, and Discover with Nintendo Labo! Simply have fun making DIY cardboard creations called Toy-Con, bring them to life with the technology of the Nintendo Switch™ system (required; sold separately) to play games, and discover the magic behind how Toy-Con works. Express your creativity by customizing Toy-Con projects with your own color, stickers, paint, and more. You can even invent your own Toy-Con! Use pre-cut cardboard kits to build your own remote-control car, fishing rod, 13-key piano, or toy house, with easy-to-follow interactive instructions included in the Nintendo Labo software. After the making is complete, the kits come to life. Insert a Nintendo Switch Joy-Con™ controller into your Toy-Con to interact with the Nintendo Labo software in a variety of games that will have you catching fish, racing on a motorbike, or playing music on a piano. Nintendo Labo lets you explore your curiosity to discover the mechanics of how each Toy-Con works and interacts with the Nintendo Switch technology. Find creative ways to customize your Toy-Con creations and invent new ways to play with Nintendo Labo! The Variety Kit includes six different projects to Make, Play, and Discover: two Toy-Con RC Cars, a Toy-Con Fishing Rod, a Toy-Con House, a Toy-Con Motorbike, and a Toy-Con Piano!