Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES
- August 25, 2022
- ASTRO PORT
Get on Steam"Armored Lab Force VULVEHICLES" is a shoot-em-up game set in the Astro Saga universe, taking place after the Gogoh war depicted in "Supercharged Robot VULKAISER" and 5 years after the 2005 battle in "WOLFLAME". Players control mechas equipped with weapons from the "Siebold" ship, fighting in the Ramulon War of the year 2010. This game has close ties to other Astro Saga titles and features cameos from key characters.
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Reviews
- Innovative gameplay with a unique mechanic of managing multiple vehicles, each with distinct abilities and weapons.
- Destructible terrain adds a layer of strategy, allowing players to approach levels in various ways and enhancing replayability.
- Tight controls and a fun mix of shooter and run-and-gun elements, combined with a charming art style and entertaining characters.
- The game is relatively short, with a typical playthrough lasting only 1.5 to 2 hours, which may leave players wanting more.
- Difficulty feels lower than expected, with many enemies and bosses being easily defeated, prompting a need for higher difficulty settings.
- Some players may find the level design less tight compared to previous Astro Port titles, and the story elements may not resonate with everyone.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game is described as entertaining but not essential, with some players opting to skip it entirely. It features an anime girl narrative that may not resonate with everyone, while the gameplay focuses more on tactical vehicle selection and mission strategy. Overall, the story serves as a backdrop to the more engaging mechanics of vehicle combat and mission execution.
“Tight responsive controls, a wide variety of playable 'vulvehicles', and an entertaining enough story.”
“You select three to take into a chapter and use over the course of several missions, able to land your vehicle to recharge flight capability and/or switch vehicles.”
“Damage is persistent for each of your tanks, so it's important to keep an eye out for health packs in the missions.”
“Go ahead into config and turn that story off.”
“Honestly, the anime girl story was completely skipped by me.”
“The story feels so disconnected that I found myself ignoring it entirely.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics in this game are praised as potentially Astro Port's best yet, featuring a strong anime-inspired art style for characters while maintaining a military aesthetic for vehicles and enemies. The visuals effectively blend elements from previous titles, creating a visually engaging and fun experience that enhances the gameplay.
“Might be Astro Port's best game yet in terms of visuals and gameplay.”
“For the characters, the art style leans into anime hard, but the vehicles and enemies look good and suitably like they were built for a no-nonsense military.”
“Very cool, very fun, quite the adventure; it takes a bit from most of their previous titles and mashes them together well with Rocketron-style graphics, but as a destructible shmup with player-dependent scrolling ala In the Hunt & Mr. Heli or Astro Kitty.”
“The art style leans heavily into anime, which may not appeal to everyone, while the vehicles and enemies look good and fit a no-nonsense military aesthetic.”
“The graphics resemble a mashup of previous titles, featuring a Rocketron style that may not be visually impressive, especially for a destructible shmup.”
“The character designs are heavily influenced by anime, which could detract from the overall experience for players looking for a more realistic or varied art style.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its visuals and innovative mechanics, particularly the terrain deformation feature that encourages strategic thinking. Players appreciate the diverse playstyles of the tanks and the defensive options provided by flying and teleporting, although the overall difficulty on normal mode is considered manageable.
“This might be Astro Port's best game yet in terms of visuals and gameplay.”
“I like the terrain deformation mechanic; if you have your head screwed on straight, it gives you smart ways to take on challenges. All the tanks have interesting playstyles, and the ability to fly/teleport switch gives you enough defensive options to evade enemies.”
“On normal, I wouldn't say anything was all that hard, but there are a few mechanics that make it unique from a lot of shooters.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by a fun mix of shooter and run-and-gun gameplay, featuring a quirky cast of characters that cleverly reference Astro Port's previous works, adding a layer of charm and wit to the experience.
“A fun mix of shooter and run-and-gun gameplay featuring a hilarious cast of characters that heavily references Astro Port's previous works.”
“The humor in the game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and absurd situations that keep you laughing throughout.”
“The quirky character designs and their comedic interactions add a delightful layer of humor to the gameplay experience.”
