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Video game

Robot Unicorn Attack
Title screen
Developer(s)	Spiritonin Media Games
Publisher(s)	Adult Swim
Platform(s)	Adobe Flash, iOS, Android
Mode(s)	Single player

Robot Unicorn Attack is an online "endless running" video game featured on the Adult Swim and Flashline Games website. The game was produced by Spiritonin Media Games and was released in February 4, 2010. The game's soundtrack is the 1994 song "Always", by the British band Erasure, in its "2009 mix" version.

With one million plays within the first week of its release, Robot Unicorn Attack is one of the most popular and most played games featured on Adult Swim. As a result of its popularity, Adult Swim has made official merchandise for Robot Unicorn Attack, and has released the game on iTunes and Android Market. Adult Swim released three parallels to Robot Unicorn Attack entitled Robot Unicorn Attack Heavy Metal, Robot Unicorn Attack Christmas Edition and Robot Unicorn Attack: Evolution.

Gameplay

Robot Unicorn Attack is a sidescrolling platform game in which the user controls the movement of a robotic unicorn in a manner similar to Canabalt, a game released in 2009. The object of the game is to prolong gameplay without falling off the stage, crashing into the edges of platforms, or colliding with crystal stars (without first dashing). Points are earned with play time, by collecting pixies, and by destroying crystal stars by dashing though them. As the game progresses, the stage slides faster. Jumps and dashes can be chained together while the unicorn is airborne. The player has three lives (referred to as "wishes"), and the sum of the scores from each life count for the player's final score.

Merchandise and ports

Due to the game's popularity, Adult Swim released a Robot Unicorn Attack T-shirt, this was the first time Adult Swim had released game-related merchandise. In June 2010, it was released for iOS, in August, the game was released on Facebook, making it the first time an Adult Swim game had been ported to Facebook and in the following month, a Robot Unicorn Attack hoodie became available, and in October a high definition version of Robot Unicorn Attack was released for the iPad. On April 19, 2011, the game was released for Android.

Parallels

Heavy Metal

In October 2010 Adult Swim Games released a parallel to Robot Unicorn Attack, entitled Robot Unicorn Attack: Heavy Metal, for iPhone, later publishing it also to Adultswim.com on November 19. Robot Unicorn Attack: Heavy Metal features the song "Battlefield" from German power metal band Blind Guardian, and the presentation is influenced by depictions of Hell, as well as glam metal. It received an even better score on their website than the original. In January 2011, Robot Unicorn Attack: Heavy Metal was made available on Facebook alongside its original counterpart, as a single application.

Christmas Edition

On November 23, 2010 Adult Swim released a Christmas-themed version of Robot Unicorn Attack on iTunes, entitled Robot Unicorn Attack: Christmas Edition. The game features "Christmas Time (Don't Let the Bells End)" by The Darkness. Robot Unicorn Attack: Christmas Edition was released on Adultswim.com in November 2011, despite reports to the contrary.

Evolution

Robot Unicorn Attack Evolution plays identically to the original, but the Robot Unicorn evolves into other robotic creatures after three/four stars are broken in a row.

Parodies

Combining the game with a meme called Nyancat, involving a cat with the body of a poptart "flying through space and leaving a trail of rainbows", a parody game called Nyanicorn was created that mimicked the style of Robot Unicorn Attack, including the gameplay.

Critical reception

Ivan Williams of 1UP.com stated that, "Whether it's the song constantly on an loop or the simple desire to get a better score than the millions of other gamers playing, I challenge anyone to play Robot Unicorn Attack and not have that game pop into your head every now and then." In reviews of the major flash games of 2010, Eurogamer writer Kieron Gillen said, "Like a comet made of gold, glitter and Lady Gaga's eyelashes, Robot Unicorn Attack circled the Earth and filled the firmament with its irresistible radiance for the whole of 2010. It changed lives. It challenged sexualities. It involves pressing two buttons. It is undoubtedly the greatest game of all time which features a Robot Unicorn, unless you're a metalhead who digs its sequel."

Scott Sharkey of UGO Networks said that while "the aesthetic is a good gag for a few minutes", the important point of Robot Unicorn Attack is that "the game itself is addictive enough to last much, much longer. At least, until someone catches you playing and ribs you about it for the next week or so." Neon Kelly, Previews Editor of VideoGamer.com, concluded after playing that "Somehow the whole thing ends up being extremely addictive - despite the fact that the game's tongue is so firmly wedged in its cheek that it's in danger of giving itself permanent facial damage. If you've not yet done so, I heartily urge you to go try it." Toby Green of The Independent wrote in a short review that the game was "Great fun", giving it four out of five stars.

In a review of the iPhone version of the game, CNN writer Topher Kohan concluded, "Easy-to-use controls, great soundtrack, the ability to turn the sound off and get useful feedback via vibrate and fun in-game tidbits. This feels like a game you'll put on your phone, then pull out to play again and again." In a twin review for the Australian Broadcasting Corporation by reviewers Stephanie Bendixsen ("Hex") and Steven O'Donnell ("Bajo"), Hex finished by saying, ""This game is utterly riDONKulous, so I'm giving it the utterly ridonkulous score of 8971. I can't wait to press Z to chase my dreams again", to which reviewer Bajo responded, "I'm not sure how to score it after that."

Sequel: Robot Unicorn Attack Evolution

A sequel, Robot Unicorn Attack: Evolution, was released at the beginning of February 2012. This version of the game adds several new features, namely that of evolution. Upon getting a three-star combo (four in the Facebook version), the unicorn will transform into a different creature. After each combo, the creature will evolve into another animal. The Facebook version of the game has power-ups that can be unlocked by gaining experience points and leveling up. These power-ups can be turned on to change the game experience and grant additional abilities.