Nintendo World Report - 8
GamesBeat - 7.3
Game Informer - 7
Attack of the Fanboy - 7
Shacknews - 7
Post Arcade - 6
IGN - 5
Gamespot - 4
Metacritic
Its got some frustrating moments (stage select, vehicles) but the highs outweigh the lows, and I like the Amiibo functionality.
GamesBeat - 7.3
Chibi-Robo: Zip Lash is a solid little platformer that entertains despite faltering at times. Its cute, its charming, and it offers some nice little twists on the 2D action/grappling formula that make it stand out.
Game Informer - 7
Zip Lash isnt the game thats ultimately going to convert people into being Chibi-Robo fans; its a competent platformer, but it sticks too close to the genre manual and is missing a much-needed spark.
Attack of the Fanboy - 7
Chibi-Robo makes the leap to 2.5D with gameplay mechanics that are very well implemented, but baffling decisions like the Destination Wheel and repetitive level design take away from what could have certainly been a better game in Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash.
Shacknews - 7
God is a Geek - 6.5It's a testament to its stage design, though, that I came away feeling utterly satisfied despite the game so constantly getting in its own way. Chibi-Robo may not be destined for Nintendo stardom, but Zip Lash shows how the tiny robot still has plenty of room to grow, experiment, and find what works for him.
Game Revolution - 6Ten years on, even with the aesthetically wonderful amiibo that can be purchased with this game, it's hard to see how the titular Chibi is suddenly going to become a wildly popular player in the Nintendo universe based upon his exploits here.
Its not bad, but its not great either. Couldve used more zip," I think.
Post Arcade - 6
Nintendo Life - 6Even a bit of appealing Amiibo functionality isnt enough to make Zip Lash a must-have for anyone, save perhaps the little guys biggest fans. If you want to play a platformer, plenty of better options exist on 3DS. And if you want to know what Chibi-Robo is really all about, best go back into his quirky past and do a few household chores or give life to some park plants.
Destructoid - 5.5The whole package is undoubtedly polished and pleasing, and if you're looking for a solid platformer that zigs where a Mario may zag then this is a safe bet for an enjoyable time. But for all the charm and smooth polish, there's little texture here to make the game stand out from others in this genre.
USgamer - 5If you're a die-hard Chibi-Robo! fan, or if the possibility of having to replay the same levels over and over again doesn't bother you too much, then Zip Lash might be for you. Unfortunately, it's tough for me to give this game a good recommendation after the frustrating time I had with it. I still love you, Chibi-Robo, but this was not your best effort!
There's talk that Zip Lash could be the final Chibi-Robo game, and that's a shame. I'd prefer to see him go out with a bit more style than Zip Lash offers. The irony of this game focused around acquisition and collecting is that it's not really worth acquiring for your collection. Even if that Amiibo is awfully adorable.
IGN - 5
Despite some cute details and a good idea here and there, Chibi-Robo! Zip Lash is inconsistent at best and often just boring. Most levels are a little too slow, and a 10-or-so-hour game felt far longer in a bad way. I liked seeing Chibi-Robos adorable little victory dances and finding hidden collectibles, but even its best moments were few and far between. It was just enough to pass some time.
Gamespot - 4
For every promising moment--which are few and far between--there's a commercial for candy, or a series of mini-tasks and menus that drag you back down. Chibi-Robo is a sleepy trip through a forgettable world. Plead with it to go faster, beg it to surprise you with new experiences, but don't be surprised when it answers back with the merits of biting into the center of a Tootsie Pop.
Metacritic