1943 Megami Strike
- February 24, 2016
- GameUS Inc
Get on Steam"1943 Megami Strike" is a top-down shoot 'em up game with vibrant graphics and intense action. Players control a powerful aircraft equipped with an arsenal of weapons, battling through waves of enemy forces across various stages. The game features a unique "Strike System," allowing players to unleash devastating attacks on enemies for high scores and smooth gameplay. Cooperative and competitive multiplayer modes enhance replayability.
Reviews
- The game features appealing visuals and character designs that capture the WWII theme effectively.
- There is a variety of gameplay options, including quests, challenges, and PvP battles, which could provide some entertainment.
- The game runs smoothly without major bugs or glitches, allowing for a stable experience.
- The game is unplayable due to server issues, rendering it a poor investment as it has not worked for years.
- It heavily relies on microtransactions, making progression feel frustrating and unfair, especially for a paid title.
- The port lacks essential features such as control customization, resolution settings, and a proper tutorial, leading to a confusing user experience.
- monetization12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The monetization in the game is heavily criticized for its reliance on in-app purchases and frequent advertisements, creating a frustrating experience for players. While some reviews note that certain games, like Megami Strike, allow players to earn characters and items through gameplay, the overall sentiment leans towards viewing these microtransactions as a cash grab that detracts from the gaming experience.
“However, these microtransactions carry far less impact than in most other online collectible card games: all characters can be obtained by completing missions or training, and the game is also quite generous with bonus items like upgrade cards.”
“So it is quite easy to play without needing microtransactions at all, especially since buying Megami Strike on Steam already awards you with a number of cards and items.”
“The gameplay actually isn't that bad, but the game has no settings (besides volume controls), and is littered with microtransactions.”
“The game's reliance on in-app purchases is like a giant snowball rolling down a hill, picking up speed and momentum until it becomes an unstoppable force.”
“The game launches with half a dozen consecutive advertisements for the in-game shop, and every aspect of the game is tied to in-game purchases.”
“This game is nothing but a quick cash grab.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a mix of activities, including quests and PvP battles, but is hampered by a lack of settings and excessive microtransactions, leading to a frustrating experience. While the shoot'em up mechanics are reminiscent of classic cave-inspired games, they are criticized for being bland and unoriginal, with the added gimmick of waifu trading cards failing to elevate the experience. Overall, players feel the game falls short of expectations, especially given its free-to-play design and lack of improvements from its mobile version.
“It's commendable that the developers attempted to introduce a variety of activities, from quests, challenges, raids, to PvP battles, aiming to provide a semblance of diverse gameplay options.”
“The gameplay is a typical cave-inspired shmup with bullets flying everywhere, and the gimmick is that you have these random waifu trading cards that act as bonuses during gameplay.”
“Now, let's delve into the mechanics and design of this icy chasm of disappointment.”
“The gameplay, much like the game itself, is as challenging as navigating an arctic tundra in the middle of a snowstorm.”
“Bottom line: you are paying £10 for a free-to-play game designed around free-to-play mechanics that is also a direct port with no improvements from mobile.”
- story7 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game features a diverse cast of characters, particularly the female pilots known as megami, each with unique backstories. However, some players feel that the overall narrative is lacking, describing the experience as enjoyable yet repetitive, with minimal story development beyond character selection for missions. Despite this, the game offers a generous system for earning in-game currencies through daily and weekly missions.
“You get to choose a companion before the quest starts.”
“All characters can be obtained by completing missions or training, and the game is also quite generous with bonus items like upgrade cards.”
“I find the game quite enjoyable though a bit repetitive (especially the music) and there is no story whatsoever from what I've seen.”
“The game boasts an array of characters, our female pilots, the megami, each one with a backstory as individual as the snowflakes in an arctic storm.”
“However, these microtransactions carry far less impact than in most other online ccg: all characters can be obtained by completing missions or training, and the game is also quite generous with bonus items like upgrade cards.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's graphics effectively convey the bleakness of war, providing an immersive experience with appealing visuals and unique characters. However, as a mobile port, the graphics are standard for the platform, lacking customization options and requiring some improvements in artwork quality.
“The game does a respectable job with its visuals, capturing the bleakness of war in an immersive environment.”
“Sure, it offers a historically-themed gaming experience on the mobile platform with appealing visuals and unique characters.”
“The artwork could use some improvements and cleanup.”
“The graphics are what you would expect from a mobile port.”
“No features for control customization or any kind of graphics settings.”
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally perceived as dull and repetitive, contributing to a sense of monotony, especially in the absence of a compelling story.
“The music is dull and repetitive.”
“I find the game quite enjoyable, though a bit repetitive (especially the music), and there is no story whatsoever from what I've seen.”
- character development1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character designs of the megami for their uniqueness and captivating qualities, likening them to the beauty of the northern lights, which enhances the overall character development experience.
“The character designs of the megami are as unique and captivating as the northern lights on a clear winter's night.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report a stable experience with no significant bugs or glitches encountered during gameplay.
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, running smoothly and efficiently, akin to an arctic fox moving effortlessly through snow.
“The game runs smoothly, much like an arctic fox bounding through the snow.”
“The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
“I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the performance, making every frame feel crisp and responsive.”
