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.
Reviews
- The game features great graphics and animations, providing an immersive VR experience.
- It offers a unique blend of RTS and tower defense mechanics, making it engaging and fun.
- 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.
- The control scheme is clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage units effectively.
- There are significant issues with visibility and camera control, which can detract from the overall gameplay experience.
- graphics18 mentions
- 61 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game have received high praise for their quality, smooth performance, and engaging design, reminiscent of classic titles like Command & Conquer. Players appreciate the vibrant visuals, detailed animations, and the seamless transition between RTS and action gameplay, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience. However, some critiques mention that while the graphics are strong, the user interface could use improvement.
“The settings, 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
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 6 % 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 progressively challenging missions without a compelling narrative. While the single-player experience offers enjoyable gameplay and a variety of missions, the absence of a cohesive storyline detracts from immersion, leaving players wishing for more narrative elements to enhance the overall experience. Despite this, the game provides ample content and customization options for players who focus on single-player gameplay.
“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.”
“Some storyline (beyond short descriptions on maps) would really make the whole experience more immersive.”
“The campaign is meh; there's no story, just doing maps with increasing difficulty to unlock stuff, but it has 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, leaving you only with macro.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the engaging mechanics and solid control scheme, some criticize the game for its lack of variability and replay value. The transition between RTS and action gameplay is highlighted as a standout feature, though clunky controls can detract from the experience. Visuals are generally praised, contributing to an enjoyable, if somewhat limited, gameplay experience.
“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
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % 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 do not include microtransactions, highlighting a preference for titles that provide a complete experience without additional costs.
“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
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % 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. Further evaluation in multiplayer settings is still pending.
“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 for a short while, but the graphics and performance so far are really good.”
“My computer is a beast, so I don't know if 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
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % 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 and resonated deeply with my own experiences.”
“I felt a profound connection to the characters, their struggles and triumphs evoked a whirlwind of emotions.”
“The game masterfully weaves moments of joy and sorrow, making every decision feel weighty and impactful.”
- 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.”
