AirMech Command
- March 8, 2017
- Carbon Games
- 33h median play time
Get on Steam"AirMech Command" is a real-time strategy game where players control transforming mechs and command military units in fast-paced battles. Players must defend their base, gather resources, and deploy units to defeat opponent's bases. With various mech and unit options, along with a leveling system, this game offers strategic depth and replayability.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features impressive graphics and animations, providing a visually appealing experience in VR.
- It offers a unique blend of RTS and tower defense mechanics, making it engaging and fun to play.
- The game is well-polished and has a variety of units and customization options, enhancing replayability.
- The multiplayer functionality is broken and has been for a long time, leading to frustration among players who purchased the game for this feature.
- The control scheme is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage units effectively during gameplay.
- There are significant issues with visibility and camera control, which can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics19 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 21 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their impressive quality, smooth animations, and vibrant visual effects, reminiscent of classic RTS titles. Players appreciate the detailed environments and inventive unit designs, which enhance the fast-paced gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's appeal, with many reviewers noting the seamless performance and engaging aesthetic elements.
“The settings and playing field and graphics quality are all superb!”
“The graphics are butter smooth, the longest loading time has been about 1.5 seconds, no frame drops at all, and it took all my willpower to stop playing long enough to write this review.”
“Pretty detailed graphics and elegant design in gameplay.”
“Not so much in the graphics or AI or all the extras (there are a lot of mechs, units, skins, hats, pets (yes, I'm being serious) already), where this game really falls over is in the interface.”
“Punchy visuals, entertaining concepts, and a terrible text-to-speech program.”
“Mechs, squad building, strategy, action, tower defense, with direct or automatic control of your commander/trainspotter, all with 'animated' Viewmaster visuals.”
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with many players noting that the campaign consists of a series of missions with minimal narrative context, making it feel more like a grind than an immersive experience. While the single-player content is enjoyable and offers a variety of missions and upgrades, the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the overall engagement. Players express a desire for a more developed narrative to enhance the gameplay experience.
“The main campaign features a series of progressively harder missions.”
“There is tons of content for single-player campaign missions even though the multiplayer is almost non-existent because the player base is low.”
“The campaign is meh (no story, just doing maps with increasing difficulty to unlock stuff), but there is enough content to be enjoyable.”
“Some storyline (beyond short descriptions on maps) would really make the whole experience more immersive.”
“Imagine if you were playing Starcraft and they removed the strategy, micro, and the story and only left you with macro.”
- gameplay11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the engaging mechanics and solid control scheme, others criticize the game for poor mechanics, lack of variability, and limited replay value. The visuals are generally well-received, evoking a nostalgic Command & Conquer feel, but issues like clunky controls can detract from the experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay enjoyable and immersive, especially after extended playtime.
“The visuals have a bit of a Command & Conquer vibe, and the ability to control the airmech to switch from RTS to action gameplay is a really cool feature.”
“Solid gameplay.”
“The control scheme is fantastic, the graphics are above average, and the gameplay is fun and engaging.”
“Bad game mechanics, can't recommend, sorry <3”
“They experienced the only con I listed and assumed the game was very short, had no variability in gameplay, and was lacking anything that would give it replay value.”
“The controls are a bit clunky at times, mostly just the actual mech commands; the gameplay just makes up for it.”
- monetization5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing it for perceived false advertising and labeling many offerings as cash grabs. However, there are positive mentions of games that avoid microtransactions, providing a more satisfying experience without additional costs. Overall, while some titles exploit monetization strategies, others deliver value without extra charges.
“There are single player, PvP, and co-op options; the assets all look wonderful, and there are no microtransactions.”
“No microtransactions (so far).”
“Get AirMech without VR though, that's still a great game - microtransactions aside.”
“Well, that's fine and dandy, but they're still selling a product to customers while falsely advertising it, and part of selling your games is that they're paying your bills.”
“Most of the SteamVR library is cash grabs, but go look at hobbyist work/VR arcades; there is a lot more than what shows up on the store page that’s worth being hyped, and is already being done with current VR tech.”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
Overall, users report positive impressions of the game's optimization, noting good graphics and performance. However, some uncertainty remains regarding whether this performance is due to high-end hardware or the game's optimization itself, particularly in multiplayer scenarios.
“My computer is a beast, so I don't know if the performance is due to that or if the game is well optimized.”
“I've only played it a short while, but the graphics and performance so far are really good.”
“My computer is a beast, so I don't know if the performance issues are due to that or if the game is poorly optimized.”
“Can't comment on the actual performance or experience in multiplayer yet, though.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is described as touching, indicating that it resonates deeply with players and evokes strong feelings.
“The story left me in tears; it was incredibly touching.”
“I felt a deep emotional connection to the characters and their struggles.”
“The game beautifully captures the essence of love and loss, making every moment feel profound.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Many users feel that the game lacks replayability due to its short length and minimal variability in gameplay, leading to a perception that there is little incentive to play it multiple times.
“They experienced the only con I listed and assumed the game was very short, had no variability in gameplay, and was lacking anything that would give it replay value.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by the charming animations and the quirky personalities of the various mech types, complemented by a cool soundtrack that enhances the overall comedic experience.
“The animations are great, the different mech types have funny little personalities, and the soundtrack is very cool.”
“The witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions kept me laughing throughout the game.”
“I love how the game doesn't take itself too seriously, with plenty of clever jokes and absurd situations.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its cool soundtrack, which complements the engaging animations and the unique personalities of the different mech types.
“The animations are great, the different mech types have funny little personalities, and the soundtrack is very cool.”
