FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL

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FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL is a single player shooter game. It was developed by YUKE'S and was released on October 23, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In a dystopian 2089 Japan ruled by a massive corporation, a fully mechanized schoolgirl embarks on a fierce crusade of gunfire and sword combat. She storms industrial strongholds to unleash vengeance against an exploitative giant controlling society. This action-packed adventure blends cybernetic power with rebellious fury in a relentless fight for justice.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

grinding5 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and engaging gameplay loop with a variety of weapons and upgrades, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate mindless action.
The art style is bright and stylized, complemented by excellent voice acting that adds to the overall charm of the game.
Despite its repetitiveness, the game provides a decent challenge and can be entertaining for those who enjoy roguelike mechanics and simple, fast-paced gameplay.

The game suffers from significant repetitiveness, especially after reaching higher floors, which can lead to a tedious experience over time.
The lack of meaningful progression and the one-time use of elevator keys can be frustrating, forcing players to restart from the beginning after dying.
There are concerns about the game's objectification of female characters and the awkward implementation of censorship, which detracts from the overall experience.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is described as simple yet engaging, featuring a compelling loop and decent mechanics that provide a satisfying experience, particularly for casual players. However, hardcore roguelike fans may find it lacking in variety and depth, with repetitive elements and limited upgrades that can lead to monotony. Overall, while the core gameplay is enjoyable and fluid, it could benefit from more diverse mechanics and improvements to enhance replayability.
- “It's gameplay loop is compelling, and it has enough weapon variety that it rewards the player by not just choosing stats.”
- “The game cycle is enjoyable, the grind is fun, the mechanics are sound and best of all, it just feels right, the way the weapons work, the enemies behave and how you have that 'just one more go' feeling all over you.”
- “It's just simple fun with cute characters, a nice core gameplay loop and a really big dungeon.”
- “It's pretty basic though in terms of roguelike mechanics, so hardcore roguelike fans might not find it as interesting, too simple, or lacking in variety.”
- “The hitboxes on all of the traps are spaghetti and the game is full of them, which only slows down gameplay more as you walk through an empty hallway with sixteen electrified puddles in it or have to backtrack because a boulder or giant noh mask starts chasing you.”
- “The only upgrades you get during a run are just modifiers to your stats, no new abilities, no gameplay-changing buffs, nothing.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it simplistic and lacking depth, often feeling repetitive and underdeveloped. While a few appreciate the well-constructed narrative and engaging soundtrack, many agree that the world-building is more intriguing than the actual plot. Overall, the story serves as a basic framework for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative experience.
- “Fun and very well-constructed game story.”
- “The story is pretty simple and good, and the soundtrack is very nice.”
- “Either you cash out and 'retire' to keep any metaprogression currencies you've acquired, or you keep pushing until you either beat the next story boss or die.”
- “At the end of the day, the story is bad and half-baked. The tower needs something to break up the monotony, and the roguelike elements don't work because the overwhelming majority is focused on survivability, meaning that it's going to take you nearly the same length of time with all upgrades as it would with no upgrades.”
- “Simple story, repetitive lines of dialogue, etc. You are here to kill, level up a bit, and get to the end.”
- “The story is okay, but the world it suggests is much more interesting than the actual plot.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the soundtrack and its quality, while others criticize its repetitiveness and the inability to lower the volume below 10%. Despite the decent music, the overall experience is marred by the lack of volume control and the feeling of being forced to listen to the same tracks repeatedly.
- “The story is pretty simple and good, and the soundtrack is very nice.”
- “The music's pretty decent, and the upgrades are actually pretty useful, which is rare for these kinds of games.”
- “It's a shame, because the style of the game is excellent, along with the soundtrack.”
- “We're forced to listen to the same song on repeat for 20 floors at a time?”
- “I still absolutely hate how you can't turn the music volume to 0%! What the heck!”
- “Repetitive stage music.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are praised for their fantastic art style and high-quality animation, surpassing expectations for a title in its budget range. While some elements may evoke disturbing stereotypes common in anime, the overall visual presentation is considered enjoyable and complements the game's old-school arcade feel.
- “So, the art style is fantastic.”
- “The game is fun; it has this old school arcade feel complemented by the art style and look.”
- “Overall, the animation and graphical quality is really nice for this kind of game, way beyond what I've come to expect from D3.”
- “The game is fun, it has like this old school arcady feel complemented by the art style and look.”
- “It feels very much like their real budget titles and is most similar to Bullet Girls Phantasia but more toned down, only improving in graphics and non-shooting combat.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a standout feature, with players appreciating its lightheartedness and clever dialogue that enhances the overall experience, particularly during boss encounters. While many find the humor engaging and entertaining, some critiques point to dated or unfunny dialogue that detracts from the experience. Overall, the game successfully blends dark humor with fun gameplay, making it enjoyable for both players and streamers.
- “It is everything it says on the tin; it is a fun rogue-like that will keep you laughing the whole time with its wholehearted leaning into its jokes.”
- “Humorous third-person shooter with a cute protagonist in a dark humor adventure.”
- “The humor is super gooner-coded in the best way, and it makes for a really entertaining stream if you're a streamer.”
- “I don't like the dialogue; it's dated or just unfunny with few references.”
- “The humor falls flat and feels forced, lacking any real wit or charm.”
- “Many of the jokes miss the mark, leaving me more confused than amused.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and exhausting, with some noting that a single run can take over seven hours. While many acknowledge that they expected this grindy experience, the lack of mid-run save options exacerbates the tedium. Overall, the grinding is seen as a significant, albeit anticipated, drawback.
- “Mindless, grindy, and a 100-floor run can take you over 7 hours.”
- “It gets exhausting and grindy and it wouldn't if you could save your progress mid-run.”
- “You'll be grinding the same floors for quite some time.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is generally well-optimized for DirectX 12, offering good performance, though it lacks a 1440p resolution option while some users report 4K availability. However, there are notable performance issues, particularly on larger floors, which may affect the experience for some players. Despite these drawbacks, many still find the game enjoyable and recommend it.
- “Very well-made game in DX12 and optimized.”
- “Performance-wise, it runs fine, but it doesn't offer an option for 1440p resolution, while some report that 4K is available for them.”
- “Performance-wise, it runs fine, but somehow doesn't give an option for 1440p resolution, while some report that 4K is an option for them (I haven't seen the 4K option in-game with my 1440p screens).”
- “There's one major gripe and a big performance issue to caveat everything with, but I'm setting this review as a recommend because it is a fun game; there's just some tedium to get through, and your mileage may vary with the performance issues.”
- “The only other caveat to mention is that there's something wrong with the performance on larger floors.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users noting that while the character designs may lean towards fanservice, the actual character development lacks depth and is not enhanced by additional content.
- “While the character design might scream fanservice, the game does not have any character development that I saw without DLC.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”