Ex Chibi-Robo Devs Announce Spiritual Successor ‘koROBO’

Developer Announces koROBO, a Spiritual Successor to Chibi-Robo!

Image: Tiny Wonder Studio

Exciting news for fans of the cult classic Chibi-Robo! series as developer Tiny Wonder Studio reveals koROBO, a spiritual successor with ex-developers from Skip Ltd. at the helm.

In koROBO, players will join the small robot koRobo and his 10-year-old owner, Tom, in the bustling ‘urban jungle’ of New York City. As Tom receives koROBO as a birthday gift, the true capabilities of the little robot start to unfold.

Get ready to dive into a heartwarming adventure where you’ll help koROBO keep the house tidy, assist Tom with homework, and protect the family from a mysterious time-travelling foe.

Mark your calendars as Tiny Wonder Studio plans to kick off a crowdfunding campaign for koROBO on 22nd July 2024. Director Kenichi Nishi shared in a press release:

“Our goal is to create a game that everyone can enjoy, so koROBO is intended to be a cosy and comfy game that we hope everyone will fall in love with. The core of koROBO is all about bringing people together and working towards a better tomorrow and this campaign, combined with your support, is a wonderful opportunity to bring fans of video games together – something that would make our tiny hero proud! The future is a dream we all share! Let’s make it a reality together.”

Stay tuned for updates on the Kickstarter campaign and the development progress of koROBO in the weeks and months ahead.

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