Escape From Meat City
- September 7, 2022
- Naked Cactus
Get on SteamEscape from Meat City is an intense, fast-paced first person shooter set in a surreal world where humans are raised for their meat. As an escapee from the slaughterhouse, you'll need to catch the bus and shoot your way through hordes of Federal Agents to make it out of town. Fight with a huge arsenal of randomized weapons, collect powerups, and explore the nightmarish urban sprawl of Meat City. E…
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a unique and visually appealing art style that many players appreciate.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and offers a fun challenge, appealing to those who enjoy speedrun mechanics.
- The developer is actively updating the game, showing promise for future improvements and content.
- The game suffers from a steep difficulty curve and a hard-stop time limit, making it frustrating for players who want to explore or strategize.
- Weapons feel similar and lack distinctiveness, reducing the variety in gameplay.
- Frequent crashes and the need to replay the tutorial level can detract from the overall experience.
- graphics14 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and appealing art style, which many players find enjoyable and worth the investment. The aesthetic is described as fun and engaging, complementing the gameplay with satisfying movement and controls. Overall, the visuals contribute significantly to the game's charm and potential.
“It has a unique art style and a lot of potential.”
“Great game, has a nice aesthetic, movement is fun, and guns are satisfying.”
“This game has a really fun and unique aesthetic so far, and it controls really nicely.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, as it forces them to rush for tokens and upgrades without the opportunity to explore or strategize. The need to camp at exits to farm money for the next level adds to the monotony, suggesting that the game could benefit from a more engaging and less repetitive approach to progression.
“You don't really have time to pick and choose upgrades or explore around; you have to rush for the tokens required to get to the next level. If you see any good upgrades (or maybe good), grab them on the way (if you have enough money from killing enemies on the go), and then camp at the exit until the timer hits a certain spot, farming money for the next level.”
“I'm guessing it's to avoid starting the death timer in the first real level until you pick your weapon, but there has to be a less tedious way to do that.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and enjoyment, complemented by a strong aesthetic appeal. Players appreciate the ongoing updates from the developer, which enhance the core gameplay experience.
“It's got simple yet enjoyable gameplay with a great aesthetic.”
“The developer is a great guy, the game receives updates, and the core gameplay is great.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game plays a crucial role in enhancing the atmosphere, as its absence makes the experience feel significantly creepier. Overall, the soundtrack is integral to maintaining the game's intended ambiance.
“Honestly, without the music and the ambience, the game is actually quite creepy.”
“Honestly, without the music and keeping the ambience, the game is actually quite creepy.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features a limited structure with around 10 stages and a brief ending screen, but players can uncover an engaging story and rich lore by interacting with NPCs throughout the experience.
“The game has about 10 stages right now and a small end screen when you beat it, but there is an interesting story and lore to be found by talking to the NPCs.”
