battleMETAL
- December 23, 2020
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Reviews
- The game has a fast-paced gameplay reminiscent of classic mech sims, combining elements from Mechwarrior and Earthsiege.
- There is a lot of potential for future improvements, and the developer shows a strong commitment to ongoing support and updates.
- The game features great mod support, allowing players to customize their experience and even integrate content from other games.
- The controls and movement mechanics are clunky and unintuitive, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience.
- The game suffers from a lack of polish, with issues such as confusing loadout screens, poorly designed tutorials, and visual inconsistencies.
- There are numerous bugs and balancing issues, which detract from the overall enjoyment and can lead to frustrating gameplay moments.
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being nonsensical and poorly executed, with early missions feeling repetitive and lacking engagement. Players have also reported frustrating gameplay issues, such as overheating weapons and overwhelming enemy encounters, which detract from the overall experience.
“This would be tolerable if it weren't for the plethora of bugs and the nonsensical story that came with it.”
“First 3 missions are just run to navpoints ignoring enemies.”
“4th mission I wasn't able to kill one enemy before my weapons all overheated, and then there were like 6 others surrounding me, forcing me to leave and let the mech cool down.”
- music6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its ability to complement the visuals, creating a dreamy and surreal atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players have also enjoyed customizing their soundtracks, further enriching the game's auditory landscape.
“Love the music and the look of the game.”
“The soundtrack complements the visuals and pulls you into this dreamy, surreal aural landscape.”
“I have modded in the MW2 soundtrack and now it feels even better!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is fast-paced and combines elements reminiscent of Mechwarrior and Earthsiege, utilizing WASD and mouse controls for an engaging experience. The mechanics are likened to a competitive scenario, suggesting a blend of strategy and action that keeps players invested.
“Mechwarrior had a baby with Earthsiege, and it's got fast gameplay with WASD/mouse controls.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a unique blend of abstract art styles, predominantly showcasing a stylized cartoon aesthetic. Reviewers commend the original content and effort put in by the lone developer, especially in contrast to many indie games that rely on free art packs. Additionally, the soundtrack enhances the visual experience, creating a dreamy and surreal atmosphere.
“Visually, the game has a more abstract mix of art styles, with the most pronounced being a stylized cartoon. I have to give credit for the amount of original content in the game. In a world where many indie games are cobbled together from free art packs (or just outright stolen) and basic game starter-kit templates, it’s refreshing to see the effort put into this. For a lone developer, this was no small task.”
“The soundtrack complements the visuals and pulls you into this dreamy, surreal aural landscape.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Overall, users report that the game's optimization is commendable, with good performance even on older systems, such as those running a decade-old GeForce 670 graphics card. However, some players note that they haven't spent extensive time with the game yet.
“Unfortunately, I haven’t logged a lot of hours, but so far the overall performance is great, at least on my aging Windows-based system despite being 10+ years old (GeForce 670).”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its significant stability issues, being described as "very buggy" throughout its short three-hour gameplay, which detracts from the overall experience.
“All in all, a very buggy 3-hour FPS that pretends to be a mech game.”
