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Custom Robo came out for the Nintendo 64 in 1999, developed by Noise. It was one of those 3D arena fighters that felt distinct on the N64, a system with a lot of experimental titles. You play as a young kid who gets pulled into the world of custom robo battling, a popular sport where people fight with small, customizable robots.

You control your robo from a third-person perspective in small, enclosed battle arenas. The main goal is to win these fights by depleting your opponent's health, but the real draw is the customization. Before each match, you assemble your robo from a wide selection of parts; you choose a body, legs, a gun, a bomb, and a pod, each part changing your speed, firepower, and special abilities. Battles are fast and chaotic, with you constantly firing your gun, laying bombs, and dashing around to avoid enemy attacks. The game mixes this combat with adventure-style exploration in a hub town, where you talk to people to get new parts and advance the story. It's a game that feels surprisingly strategic amidst all the action, because your loadout choices directly shape how you approach each fight.