Slideshow: This Is Your Robot Life

GameCube's isn't challenging, but the game's vast array of zany tasks -- and a subversively serious story -- keep me coming back for more. By Chris Kohler.
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Jenny's bipolar teddy bear, Sunshine, will go on a rampage unless you squirt him with nectar, his favorite food.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo

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Collecing objects around the house and giving them to their proper owners is an important part of the gameplay.Image...

Collecing objects around the house and giving them to their proper owners is an important part of the gameplay.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo

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You know what, I don't even know what the hell is going on here.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo

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Chibi-Robo is filled with humorous references to other Nintendo games, such as Princess Pitts here.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo

Mr. Sanderson's old toothbrush is quickly assimilated into the Chibi arsenal making an excellent scrubbing tool.Image...

Mr. Sanderson's old toothbrush is quickly assimilated into the Chibi arsenal, making an excellent scrubbing tool.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo

Back at the ChibiHouse you can use the ChibiPC to purchase new ChibiGear. Branding is important even in the future.Image...

Back at the Chibi-House, you can use the Chibi-PC to purchase new Chibi-Gear. Branding is important even in the future.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo

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Low battery? Better find an outlet and recharge, or you'll collapse and lose a lot of your money.Image: Courtesy of Nintendo