StrategyFit check
Is Planet R-12 worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want tactical combat with teams of one to three soldiers
- Action players who prefer switching between squad commands and direct character control
- Players interested in weapon upgrades, soldier abilities, and robot enemies
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking large armies or squad management beyond a maximum of three fighters
- Players who prefer combat that can be completed without regular use of character skills
- Players looking for a tower-defense, puzzle-platforming, or roguelike structure
Our take on Planet R-12
The dual control system adds flexibility but requires attention to both squad positioning and individual combat. The small active team keeps each fighter involved, while the skill-centered battles leave less room for large-scale command or low-input play.
What is Planet R-12?
Planet R-12 is a 2D tactical shooter about seven persistent soldiers stranded on a planet populated by robots and hostile mechanisms.
Build a team of one to three fighters, equip weapons, use individual abilities, and battle more than 40 types of enemies and bosses. In tactical mode, issue movement commands while soldiers fight and activate their skills. Direct-control mode lets the player operate one fighter with keyboard and mouse controls while the others follow. Soldiers can be repositioned around the screen, and weapons can be discovered or upgraded. Abilities include freezing robots, shielding a soldier, calling a support bot, healing allies, increasing fire rate, and attacking nearby enemies. Destroyed robots can leave health, skill, damage, and weapon-related bonuses.
How Planet R-12 plays
- 01Two control modes
- Players can direct the squad tactically or operate one soldier directly while the others follow.
- 02Seven persistent soldiers
- The roster contains fighters with different weapons, movement traits, and combat abilities.
- 03Robot enemy variety
- The game includes more than 40 enemy and boss types, ranging from small machines to large mechanical creatures.
- 04Weapon improvements
- New weapons can be found, while existing equipment can receive upgrades to properties such as damage, range, fire rate, and ammunition.
- 05Combat abilities
- Skills include freezing enemies, creating a shield, healing allies, calling a support bot, and attacking groups.
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Planet R-12: platforms & release
Is Planet R-12 worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want tactical combat with teams of one to three soldiers. Skip it if: players seeking large armies or squad management beyond a maximum of three fighters.
Where can I download Planet R-12?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Planet R-12's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Planet R-12 on?
Windows only.
