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CUSTOM MECH WARS

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54%Game Brain Score
story, gameplay
graphics, grinding
52% User Score Based on 326 reviews
Critic Score 65%Based on 1 reviews

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CUSTOM MECH WARS is a single player and multiplayer shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by D3PUBLISHER and was released on December 14, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"Custom Mech Wars Ultimate Edition is a mech battle game with customizable parts, including collaborations from Earth Defense Forces, Samurai Maiden, Bullet Girls, and Omega Labyrinth. This edition features the base game, collaboration mech and accessory parts, additional missions, and custom voices. Join the Discord for a community experience."

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Audience ScoreBased on 326 reviews
story14 positive mentions
graphics8 negative mentions
  • The mech customization system is extensive and allows for creative and wacky designs.
  • The game captures the chaotic fun of EDF-style gameplay with mechs, providing a nostalgic experience for fans.
  • The ability to create unique mechs and experiment with different parts is a major draw for players who enjoy customization.
  • The game suffers from poor mouse and keyboard controls, including unresponsive aiming and a lack of proper resolution support.
  • Gameplay can feel repetitive and shallow, with limited enemy variety and basic AI behavior.
  • The price point is considered too high for the content and quality offered, leading many to feel it is not worth the investment.
  • story
    204 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story in the game is generally considered weak and unengaging, with many players finding it difficult to connect with the characters or follow the plot, which often feels repetitive and lacks depth. The campaign consists of 40 missions that primarily revolve around defeating waves of enemies, with little variety in objectives or gameplay, leading to a sense of monotony. Overall, while the game offers a framework for mech customization and combat, the narrative aspect is seen as a mere backdrop rather than a compelling feature.

    • “Story is enjoyable enough so far, but not funny like the ad campaign was.”
    • “The story isn't anything new, at least at the beginning; I don't know, maybe it evolves later on but I wouldn't bet on it.”
    • “Firstly, the campaign is... awful. I got to around mission 5 and was already disinterested in it; it's difficult to connect to any of these characters throughout the game.”
    • “The story is rather strange and seems to throw itself off the tracks around mission 30 in some weird twist.”
    • “The plot is slow and with no surprises; the core movement systems and weapon management on your side are barely adequate, and those are probably the better aspects.”
  • gameplay
    94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been criticized for its lack of depth and variety, with many reviewers noting that it feels repetitive and simplistic, often boiling down to basic shooting mechanics against uninspired enemies. While the mech customization system is praised for its robustness and nostalgic appeal, the overall mission structure and AI behavior detract from the experience, leading to a sense of frustration and a feeling that the game does not justify its price tag. Despite these issues, some players find enjoyment in the core gameplay loop of building and piloting mechs, though it may not be enough to satisfy everyone.

    • “I'm well aware the game is not for everyone, but if you grew up loving things like build your own mech on Roblox, it'll be a lovely bit of nostalgia mixed with relatively okay gameplay and one of the best mech customization systems on the market.”
    • “It's EDF with mechs - the customization offers a ton of freedom, the gameplay loop is addictive, and grinding for new parts is rewarding.”
    • “Apart from those two issues, it's a charming little game with a fun core gameplay loop where you go on missions to gather more parts to build better robots to go on tougher missions with.”
    • “Besides that, the gameplay is an absolute slog with unskippable cutscenes and essentially the same mission 15 times in a row in the same areas to start with.”
    • “Braindead gameplay, no point in customizing since all you do is shoot at the most basic enemies you can imagine in boring and ugly environments.”
    • “That said, a major problem is that the game's gameplay systems are overly simplistic.”
  • graphics
    32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low quality, often compared to PS2-era visuals, and are seen as a significant step down from previous titles in the EDF series. Reviewers noted that the environments appear barren and repetitive, lacking detail and variety, with limited graphical options and no support for ultra-wide displays. Overall, the visuals are deemed inadequate for the game's price point, leading to disappointment among players.

    • “The graphics are basic, the controls and mech handling are basic, the combat isn't really much more than point and shoot.”
    • “As for graphics, this uses the same engine as EDF 5, which deliberately had reduced graphics as there were quite literally hundreds of insects with their own corpse physics to simulate.”
    • “Options to place more trees, cars, and terrain such as longer grass for the forest areas on the maps using the graphical menu.”
    • “It's with all of this in mind, the AI, the weapon nitpicking, the voiceovers, the gameplay, the PS2-era graphics and destructo physics even: all of this goes on to make me question who in their right mind decided $50 was a fair price for this hot mess of a game?”
    • “The graphics are a step down from Sandlot's EDF games, often in barren landscapes and cities that feel made out of cardboard boxes.”
    • “Visuals look worse than EDF 4.1 and the gameplay is very boring by comparison.”
  • humor
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is a mixed bag; while players appreciate the funny customization options and some amusing mechanics, such as the ragdoll physics, they feel the overall comedic tone falls short compared to the expectations set by the ad campaign. Additionally, the game's ease and repetitive gameplay detract from the humor experience, leaving some players disappointed.

    • “The hilarious EDF ragdoll physics are missing and the voices aren't in English, but I don't really care.”
    • “But hey, if you want to grind the same maps with the same enemies over and over again to build a funny mech, this is the game for you.”
    • “The mouse controls are also hilariously disgusting.”
    • “The story is enjoyable enough so far, but it's not funny like the ad campaign suggested.”
    • “The humor falls flat compared to what was promised in the advertisements.”
    • “I expected more laughs based on the marketing, but the jokes just don't land.”
  • grinding
    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that grinding in the game is extensive and can become frustrating, as it often feels necessary to progress due to scarce resources. However, many find the addictive gameplay loop and the rewarding nature of leveling up parts through grinding to be a redeeming quality, despite the time investment required. Overall, while the customization and freedom are praised, the heavy emphasis on grinding missions can detract from the enjoyment for some players.

    • “Another complaint is that like EDF, the game expects you to spend an absurd amount of time grinding missions. Instead of playing because the missions are fun, you're grinding because resources are extremely scarce and you want the money to build the parts you need.”
    • “Super heavy grinding.”
    • “Grinding gets frustrating, but for the creative destructive, it can be delicious.”
  • stability
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is notably poor, with frequent bugs affecting various components, such as leg pieces and boosters, leading to gameplay disruptions. Players also report issues like game freezes when alt-tabbing and a problematic multiplayer lobby system that lacks a proper invite feature. Overall, these stability concerns significantly detract from the gaming experience.

    • “I did actually get to try out some interesting configurations, but it turns out a lot of the leg pieces are buggy or broken.”
    • “Some occasional booster glitches when using tank treads on uneven terrain cause you to be unable to lift off, which usually happens on medium or large-sized mechs in mountain stages.”
    • “The multiplayer lobby system is a buggy mess; there is no invite system, but the game will automatically send an invite to your entire friends list if you set it to friends only.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback; while some players experience significant frame drops, particularly in the tutorial level, others report smooth gameplay without performance issues. Overall, despite the optimization concerns, many find the game enjoyable and responsive with no input delays.

    • “However, the game runs smoothly, and it's fun!”
    • “I don't have any delays, no performance issues; the controller and mouse+keyboard work great, allowing me to aim without trouble.”
    • “The optimization is not good: I have more frame drops on the tutorial level of Custom Mech Wars than during the Strider mission of Armored Core 6. (By the way, my specs are Ryzen 7 3700X, 32 GB of RAM, and an RTX 2070 Super.)”
    • “I could ignore that if the gained performance was going towards something else like having massive amounts of enemies on screen.”
    • “The optimization is not good: I have more frame drops on the tutorial level of Custom Mech Wars than during the Strider mission of Armored Core 6.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered serviceable, featuring a few standout tracks, though some users find it underwhelming overall. While the sound design is decent, there are concerns about bugs affecting audio playback during intense moments.

    • “The music is serviceable with a couple of standouts.”
    • “The story is there for flavoring on doing missions; music and sounds are pretty good (hopefully the bug where sound didn't play if there's too much happening is fixed).”
    • “The music is serviceable with a couple of standouts, but the story falls flat.”
    • “Music is just meh.”
  • monetization
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization aspect of the game is characterized by a robust customization system that aligns with promotional claims, but players express disappointment in the pacing of miniboss encounters, which are limited until later stages of the game. Overall, while the customization is well-received, the monetization strategy may hinder the gameplay experience early on.

  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's replayability is limited, featuring only 40 missions and 10 DLC missions compared to the typical 100 missions in the series. While additional difficulties unlock after completing the campaign, which can enhance the experience, the overall content may not justify the price for some players.

    • “The game currently has 40 missions and 10 DLC missions, which is fewer than EDF's usual 100 missions, but the replay value is enhanced by unlocking two additional difficulties that provide bigger-sized parts after completing the campaign.”
    • “The replayability is solid, especially with the added challenges and unlockable content that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “Despite having fewer missions than previous titles, the game offers enough variety and difficulty options to ensure a rewarding replay experience.”
    • “The game currently has only 40 missions and 10 DLC missions, which is significantly less than EDF's usual 100 missions. This raises concerns about its replay value, especially considering the price range depending on your region.”
    • “With only 40 missions and 10 DLC missions available, the replayability feels lacking compared to EDF's typical offering of 100 missions. The additional difficulties do unlock bigger-sized parts, but it doesn't compensate for the limited content.”
    • “The replay value is questionable given that there are only 40 missions and 10 DLC missions. This is a stark contrast to EDF's usual 100 missions, making it hard to justify the price.”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a lack of emotional depth and intensity, contrasting with the varied emotions found in EDF and the cold, calculated feel of Armored Core 6. Overall, it presents a more neutral or subdued ambiance.

    • “The atmosphere lacks the emotional depth found in EDF, nor does it convey the cold calculation present in Armored Core 6.”
    • “The atmosphere is devoid of the varied emotions seen in EDF and the strategic coldness of Armored Core 6.”
  • character development
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players noting that the pilot character resembles designs from EDF but fails to offer meaningful growth or engagement. The focus on combat against hordes of enemies further detracts from character progression, making it feel repetitive and less impactful. Overall, the character development is seen as underwhelming compared to other titles in the genre.

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CUSTOM MECH WARS is a shooter game with warfare and science fiction themes.

CUSTOM MECH WARS is available on PC, PlayStation 5, Windows and PlayStation.

CUSTOM MECH WARS was released on December 14, 2023.

CUSTOM MECH WARS was developed by D3PUBLISHER.

CUSTOM MECH WARS has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its graphics.

CUSTOM MECH WARS is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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