Robot Hospice Beginner Tips: Your First Day at the Hospice

Welcome to the Robot Hospice

Welcome to your first day at the Robot Hospice. As a new employee, your role is to provide comfort and care to beloved robots in their final moments. This free-to-play 2D pixel art adventure sim from developer Buttercup garden and publisher dokogames is a gentle, emotional experience. This guide covers the essential beginner tips to help you navigate your first few hours, understand the core mechanics, and ensure you don't miss any of the touching stories waiting to be uncovered.

Understanding Your Daily Routine

Your day in Robot Hospice is structured around a simple loop: check on your assigned robots, attend to their needs, and explore the facility. Each robot has a unique personality and backstory, which you uncover through interaction.

• Morning Check-in: Start by visiting each robot in your care. They will have different needs, from cleaning their chassis to playing a game of chess.
• Afternoon Tasks: Use this time to gather resources, upgrade the hospice facilities, or read about robot history in the library.
• Evening Reflections: At the end of the day, you can choose to sit with a robot and listen to their stories. This is where you unlock their final memories.

Essential Resource Management

You have three main resources to manage: Energy, Materials, and Empathy Points. Energy depletes as you perform tasks. Materials are used to repair and upgrade hospice equipment. Empathy Points are earned by successfully connecting with robots.

1. Conserve Your Energy

   Your character gets tired. If your energy bar is low, you cannot perform tasks effectively. Rest in the staff room or drink a cup of virtual coffee to recharge.

2. Gather Materials Daily

   Materials spawn in specific locations each day. Check the supply closet and the garden. These are essential for fixing the music player or the old projector, which unlock new robot interactions.

3. Spend Empathy Points Wisely

   Empathy Points are used to unlock special dialogue options. Save them for key moments when a robot is about to share a core memory. Using them on trivial questions is a waste.

Unlocking All Endings

Robot Hospice features multiple endings based on your choices and the relationships you build. To see everything, you will need to play through at least twice.

• The Peaceful Farewell: Achieved by fulfilling every robot's final wish and maintaining a high empathy level with all of them.
• The Unfinished Story: Occurs if you neglect a robot's needs or fail to unlock their final memory.
• The Sole Survivor: A rare ending triggered by specific choices regarding the facility's future.

Frequently Asked Questions for Beginners

What is the first thing I should do in the game? Your first task is to meet the head nurse, who will give you a tour. Pay close attention to the locations of the supply room and the staff lounge, as you will visit them often.

Can I fail the game? No. The game is designed to be a narrative experience. Even if you make "mistakes," you will simply unlock a different story path. There is no game over screen.

How long is a single playthrough? A focused playthrough takes about 3-4 hours. A completionist run, where you try to see all content, can take 8-10 hours across multiple playthroughs.

Are there any missable items? Yes, some story items are only available on specific days. If you miss a day, you can reload a previous save from the main menu. The game auto-saves at the start of each day.

Does my choice of robot matter? Initially, you care for a set group of robots. Your choices affect their individual stories, but the overall narrative arc remains consistent until the final chapter.

For more detailed information on game mechanics, check out our Mechanics Guide. If you are curious about the game's development, read our Review.