Full Metal Furies

An excellent beat-em-up with tons of wit and great combat, Full Metal Furies belongs on any couch co-op playlist.

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90% User Score Based on 1,455 reviews

Critic Score 75%Based on 11 reviews

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Full Metal Furies is a single player and multiplayer hack and slash game. It was developed by Cellar Door Games and was released on January 17, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Full Metal Furies is an action-packed RPG with a focus on cooperative gameplay. Control one of four unique heroines with distinct abilities, and work together to defeat enemies and bosses in thrilling, tactical combat. Explore a vibrant world, uncover hidden secrets, and save mankind from the brink of destruction.

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gameplay194 positive mentions

grinding39 negative mentions

Engaging co-op gameplay that encourages teamwork and communication.
Unique character classes with distinct abilities and a rewarding progression system.
Challenging puzzles that require creative thinking and add depth to the gameplay.

Difficulty spikes can be frustrating, especially in later levels and boss fights.
The color-coded shield mechanic can lead to tedious gameplay when players are downed.
Some puzzles are overly cryptic and may require external guides to solve.

gameplay
429 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Full Metal Furies" is characterized by its engaging mechanics, which emphasize cooperation and character swapping, making it particularly enjoyable in multiplayer settings. While the color-coded shield mechanic encourages teamwork, it can also lead to frustration in solo play, as players must frequently switch characters to progress. Overall, the game offers a mix of challenging combat, rewarding progression, and clever puzzles, though some players find certain mechanics, like the color shields, to detract from the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is incredibly rewarding, and having any slight team cohesion is like overloading on dopamine; every character can have their spotlight just as team play lets you stomp the game.”
- “The gameplay is fun and versatile between the four different characters; the boss fights are hard, as they should be, and the puzzles are a great touch for a change of pace.”
- “The mechanics are all solid, and each equipment find can change up those mechanics to fit your preferred playstyle.”
- “Extremely long and grindy, but progression feels terrible and the game does nothing to shake up the gameplay as you go.”
- “The gameplay can be tough but the vast array of upgrades and the story mode option helped me make it through.”
- “The colored shields (enemies that can only be attacked by a certain player) do admittedly slow gameplay down at times, but they also create some wonderfully tense moments when the lone surviving party member is running around, frantically trying to revive their teammates while being attacked from all sides by enemies they can't damage.”
story
263 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
56%
5%
The story in "Full Metal Furies" is generally described as lighthearted and humorous, featuring charming characters and witty dialogue that often elicits laughter. While some players find the narrative engaging and enjoyable, others feel it lacks depth or is overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics, with many opting to skip cutscenes. Overall, the story serves as a fun backdrop to the cooperative gameplay, with a mix of silly moments and occasional philosophical themes, though opinions on its quality vary widely among players.
- “The story is interesting and engaging, the characters are genuinely charming to the point that I can't pick a singular favorite, and the scripted dialogue (no voice over) comes across very natural and funny without even trying to be.”
- “The story is rich, but you can skip the lore if you want.”
- “The story and writing in FMF is charming, punny as hell and neatly wrapped up in a fairly intriguing tale of titans, humans and the nature of war and humanity.”
- “The story is lackluster and attempts to be funny, but the jokes are flat. The personalities of every character are generic lame tropes. In an action co-op game, I wasn't expecting any story (would have preferred a very short paragraph between chapters really), but if you are going to put one, make sure it's entertaining.”
- “The overall plot can be confusing at best and very exposition-heavy and dragged out at worst. There is an option to remove the story elements and just have the gameplay, which is nice.”
- “The story is pretty bland, but the characters are likeable despite that.”
humor
222 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mixed bag, with many players finding the dialogue and character interactions genuinely funny and charming, often leading to memorable moments. While some jokes land well and elicit laughter, others are perceived as hit-or-miss, with a few players feeling that the humor can be forced or juvenile at times. Overall, the writing is praised for its wit and cleverness, contributing to an enjoyable and light-hearted gaming experience, especially in a co-op setting.
- “The characters are really different, and you're encouraged to try different builds; the levels are challenging and the dialogues are hilarious.”
- “The writing is great and pretty funny, and it's even got an easy mode for lesser experienced players.”
- “The humor is right on the spot; quite a few of the dialogues made us laugh out loud.”
- “It's not funny or clever, it's nauseating.”
- “The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
- “I expected humor, but it was more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
music
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
66%
31%
3%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its energetic and catchy soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While some noted that certain tracks may lack lasting power outside of the game, the overall composition is described as fitting, engaging, and a highlight of the game. The soundtrack effectively complements the game's humor, visuals, and dynamic combat, making it a memorable aspect for players.
- “The music is absolutely banging - as one would expect no less from a shell in the pit - and the game is chock full of surprises and gameplay twists to keep you on your toes.”
- “The music is spectacular, the art direction is great, and the level mechanics are surprisingly deep as well.”
- “The music is amazing, although sometimes it does fade in the background during all the chaos of combat; when you hear it, it is amazing. When I first started up the game, I spent a solid 40 minutes just listening to the menu music, and I'm highly thinking of buying the OST.”
- “The music becomes repetitive after some point.”
- “Due to the nature of the music, it doesn't have much lasting power, as I don't recall the music while outside of the game, but it's a good accompaniment while playing.”
- “The OST fits the mood but is nothing special.”
graphics
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their unique art style, vibrant environments, and detailed pixel art, which contribute to an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, some players note inconsistencies in the art style and issues with resolution that can detract from the overall visual quality, particularly during chaotic gameplay moments. Despite these drawbacks, the visuals are often highlighted as a standout feature, showcasing a blend of retro and modern design elements that appeal to fans of the genre.
- “The visuals and sound are amazing.”
- “The visuals are awesome too, especially the amount of variety in the environments.”
- “The art is wonderful, slightly hampered by the seemingly native 720p resolution, but the characters are fantastic and the world the game inhabits feels old and lived in, not an easy thing to pull off when meshing two art styles together.”
- “The graphics aren't the best, but you can see where most of the time and the enemies.”
- “The art and graphics are nothing special, but they still hold up when compared to others of its genre, while also relaying a lot of information about the characters.”
- “It seems to have some issues with resolution - I've played with the graphics settings and it's always a bit fuzzy.”
grinding
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being excessively tedious and time-consuming, often leading to player exhaustion rather than enjoyment. Many reviewers noted that the need for extensive grinding to upgrade characters and progress through levels detracts from the overall experience, making gameplay feel repetitive and frustrating. While some players appreciate the challenge and replay value, the overwhelming sentiment is that the grinding mechanics could benefit from better balance and design to enhance enjoyment.
- “Extremely long and grindy, but progression feels terrible and the game does nothing to shake up the gameplay as you go.”
- “While we had fun initially, the game just got more and more exhausting and tedious to play.”
- “It takes excessive grinding to make additional characters viable, so you're pretty much stuck with who you started with.”
replayability
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game is praised for its high replayability, with players eager to level up multiple characters, explore intricate puzzles, and engage in new game+ modes. While some reviews note it may not match the replayability of typical roguelites, the abundance of content, unlockables, and character upgrades encourages multiple playthroughs. The combination of solo and co-op gameplay further enhances its replay value, making it appealing for various play styles.
- “Very replayable; you end up wanting to level up all characters because the benefits of certain mechanics apply to all your characters.”
- “Full Metal Furies as a whole feels like a solid game with plenty of replayability with unlockables, secrets, and new game+.”
- “Simply a fantastic game all around with tons of content, tough-as-nails combat that never feels cheap or unfair, lots of replayability thanks to character upgrades and alternate equipment, and a much more difficult new game plus mode.”
- “Not as replayable as a lot of roguelites (due to the nature of roguelites, which this isn't), but definitely a game good for more than one playthrough if it clicks for you.”
- “Once you've finished the story, there's still a lot of replay value, including leveling up all of your characters, starting a new game+, and unraveling a hidden ... thing that I won't spoil here (hint: it involves breaking codes and lateral thinking!).”
- “Encourages you to play all four characters for replay value.”
character development
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its innovative and visually appealing design, with unique abilities that enhance gameplay for both skilled and casual players. The character progression system is well-executed, featuring complementary abilities and a strong emphasis on party dynamics, though some critiques mention inconsistencies in character illustrations. Overall, the attention to detail in character design and world lore reflects a high level of care and creativity.
- “Good character design allows for high-skilled and low-skilled players to enjoy the game together.”
- “However, the execution from the dialogue to the character development and world lore is phenomenal, and you can see the love and care that's been put into this game.”
- “The character design is particularly well done, and each ability for each character is fairly unique and can't simply be ignored.”
- “Character design is godlike; abilities are complementary and not single-typed.”
- “The game has a distinct visual style, and I love the art direction and character design.”
stability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's stability is notably inconsistent, with users reporting frequent bugs, glitches, and crashes, particularly in co-op mode and during cross-platform play. Audio issues and disorienting perspective changes further detract from the experience, while controller support is also problematic. Overall, while it runs well on certain platforms like the Steam Deck, the technical issues significantly hinder enjoyment.
- “Runs great on the Steam Deck.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate, even during intense action sequences.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs, which makes for a smooth gaming experience.”
- “There are frequent audio glitches (such as the noise made when resurrecting an ally playing on a loop for the rest of the stage) and there are numerous areas where the strange choice was made to adjust the perspective as you move forward (such as shrinking your party while walking to show the scale of something in the distance) which is extremely disorienting and looks downright awful.”
- “Potentially fun, unfortunately controller support is buggy and the developers aren't around for tech support anymore.”
- “The constant movement glitches made it impossible to enjoy.”
optimization
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally well-received, with many players noting it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware and offers a good experience with mouse and keyboard controls. However, some users criticize its limited resolution support, particularly for common resolutions, suggesting that it could benefit from further optimization. Despite these issues, the game remains enjoyable and challenging for most players.
- “A gem, super fun with some performance issues sometimes but very good overall; you should play it and look for the secrets, decoding them is awesome.”
- “Well, I played the whole game with mouse and keyboard and had absolutely no problems, so don't be intimidated by people that claim this game is optimized only for controllers because it's just not true.”
- “It's a very optimized game and incredibly challenging!”
- “It's 2018 and the game is only optimized for 960x540.”
- “They claim that they can't optimize for every resolution, but the game isn't even optimized for the most common resolution by an overwhelming margin, according to the Steam hardware survey.”
- “The four characters feel great to play; I feel each of them is valuable to a team and that any pair is viable for solo play (excepting optimization for speed, no-hit, etc.).”
emotional
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally resonant, evoking nostalgia and heartfelt moments reminiscent of childhood experiences, particularly through its clever puzzles and witty writing. The blend of humor and poignant storytelling creates a unique emotional journey, despite initial reservations about the graphics. Overall, the game successfully balances laughter and deeper feelings, leaving a lasting impact on its audience.
- “It all makes sense, but it's heart-wrenching, because I would have adored more of this from these guys.”
- “Very funny game, and also made me very emotional at moments.”
- “Maybe you've never laughed your head off at the witty, goofy, sometimes touching prose of games like Undertale or Portal.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a light-hearted and charming vibe, enhanced by excellent pixel-art and engaging mechanics. Players appreciate the beautiful visuals and the fun, collaborative gameplay, making it an enjoyable experience for friends and couples alike.
- “Great co-op game with amazing puzzles, a light-hearted atmosphere, fun mechanics, and charming characters.”
- “Excellent pixel art that creates a captivating atmosphere.”
- “It's exactly what I needed to play with my girlfriend and friends. The game is beautiful, has a good atmosphere, is funny, features very nice gameplay with a good collaborative system, and offers a bit of difficulty. It's amazing.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's monetization model is praised for being significantly better than that of competitors like Fortnite and PUBG, which are criticized for their reliance on loot boxes and microtransactions. Users appreciate the absence of advertising and express disappointment over the game's poor sales, attributing it to inadequate marketing rather than its quality.
- “I have never once seen any advertising for this game.”
- “Ps: I read about this game sold poorly due to poor advertising, very undeserved.”

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Full Metal Furies is a hack and slash game.

Full Metal Furies is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 25 hours playing Full Metal Furies.

Full Metal Furies was released on January 17, 2018.

Full Metal Furies was developed by Cellar Door Games.

Full Metal Furies has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Full Metal Furies is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include Children of Morta, Nobody Saves the World, Ember Knights, Rampage Knights, Valdis Story: Abyssal City and others.

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