Gare Sapphire Mechs
- April 1, 2015
- prexen
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a nostalgic experience with enjoyable mech customization and upgrade mechanics.
- Visually appealing with a unique graphic style reminiscent of classic arcade games.
- Short but fun gameplay with a variety of missions and solid mechanics, making it a good diversion.
- The storyline and writing in the Steam edition are criticized for being poor and lacking depth.
- Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks sufficient content, with only 12 missions and minimal replay value.
- The game suffers from performance issues, including inconsistent framerate and a lack of controller support.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story in the game has undergone significant changes in the Steam edition compared to its Armor Games release, shifting from a more digital narrative to a half-digital, half-reality campaign. While some players appreciate the new content and enjoy the mech warfare mechanics, others find the storyline filler and not engaging enough to warrant the game's price, especially given its short length of 12 missions. Overall, the narrative seems to be a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the atmosphere while others feel it lacks depth and replay value.
“Or go slow, and enjoy the half-digital, half-reality campaign and story.”
“Despite being slow, it can also be frantic in a couple of the later levels, with mission 8 being a particular stand-out for 'traditional' top-down arena shooting craziness.”
“The game is a little on the short side, with only 12 missions, replay value is almost non-existent, as the collectibles are not that hard to find.”
“The Steam edition added new content to the Armor Games release, but sadly they also changed the storyline quite a bit: it used to be more digital, as I have heard.”
“Could not be bothered to read the filler story and objectives, so at some level when I could not just push a button to progress after killing everyone, I discontinued play.”
“With just 12 missions, it didn't take long to complete everything, including the optional bonuses.”
- gameplay9 mentions
- 56 % positive mentions
- 11 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally described as enjoyable and straightforward, with a mix of mech warfare and upgrade mechanics that some players find engaging. While the game offers a short playtime of around 3 hours across 12 missions, opinions vary on its value, with some praising the fun and relaxing music, while others criticize the lack of controller support and overall art quality. Despite some minor issues, many appreciate the solid mechanics and challenging missions that enhance the experience.
“I adore the Tron-esque mech warfare and upgrade mechanics, and I really enjoyed the new music tracks and missions as well!”
“The game mechanics are simple, the music is funky and relaxing, and you will blow lots of enemies into cubes.”
“The gameplay is solid with no problems, apart from the occasional invisible corner. The upgrade system broadens the game and adds customization to your experience.”
“Horrible art, music, and gameplay.”
“For the length - 12 missions - 3-ish hours of gameplay (if you complete each mission in full before going on to the next and allowing for the odd case of 'oh my god, I'm surrounded...oh my god, I'm dead' moments) I'm not sure the full price ($9.99 I think) is worth it.”
“The gameplay is solid, no problems there apart from the occasional invisible corner. The upgrade system broadens out the game a bit more and fits nicely, adding customization to your experience.”
- music8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the electronic and funky tracks that enhance the gameplay experience, while others find it repetitive and limited in variety. The sound design, including interesting effects, complements the overall aesthetic, but the lack of voice acting and a singular soundtrack may detract from the immersion for some players. Overall, the music contributes to the game's atmosphere, though opinions on its quality and repetitiveness vary.
“I adore the Tron-esque mech warfare and upgrade mechanics, and I really enjoyed the new music tracks and missions as well!”
“Nice choice for visual presentation and music.”
“The game mechanics are simple, the music is funky and relaxing, and you will blow lots of enemies into cubes.”
“There is no voice acting, and all the music is simple electronic style.”
“Horrible art, music, and gameplay.”
“The music is a bit repetitive, but it fits the old school arcade game vibe.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game feature a unique, retro style reminiscent of the 80s, which some players find appealing, while others feel it becomes monotonous quickly. Although the visuals are described as nice and complemented by interesting level design, issues like low resolution and inconsistent framerate detract from the overall experience.
“The graphics are quite nice, but the gameplay didn't massively grab me.”
“Interesting level design and artwork.”
“It has nice visuals, so it is a shame that its resolution is low, but you could say that it makes it even more old school.”
“The graphics are a throwback to older styles, reminiscent of the 80s, which can feel outdated.”
“The unique graphic style of the top-down shooter becomes boring after just a few minutes.”
“The killer for me is the horrible graphics, inconsistent framerate (varying from 60 fps to 20 fps for no reason), slow pace, and overall low performance.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game has limited replayability due to its short length of only 12 missions and the ease of finding collectibles, which diminishes the incentive to replay.
“The game is a little on the short side, with only 12 missions. The replay value is almost non-existent, as the collectibles are not that hard to find.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to go back. The lack of meaningful choices means every playthrough feels the same.”
“After finishing the main story, I found no reason to replay it. The side missions are repetitive and don’t add much to the experience.”
