Gare Sapphire Mechs

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Gare Sapphire Mechs is a single player shooter game. It was developed by prexen and was released on April 1, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A polished top down action shooter set in a digital like world with upgradable mechs.

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71%

Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a nostalgic experience with its top-down shooter mechanics and unique graphic style reminiscent of classic arcade games.
Players appreciate the fun upgrade system that allows for customization of mechs, enhancing gameplay variety.
Despite its short length, the game provides enjoyable missions and solid gameplay mechanics, making it a fun diversion for fans of the genre.

The game suffers from a lack of depth and replayability, with only 12 missions and a relatively easy difficulty curve.
Many players criticize the writing and overall presentation, describing it as feeling unfinished and reminiscent of low-quality browser games.
The graphics, while unique, are considered low resolution and can become boring quickly, detracting from the overall experience.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
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The story in the game has undergone significant changes in the Steam edition compared to the original 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 and upgrade mechanics, others find the story filler and unengaging, leading to a lack of motivation to progress. Overall, the game features 12 missions that provide a mix of difficulty, but many players feel the short length and minimal replay value do not justify the full price.
- “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.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
11%
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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 occasional gameplay issues. Overall, the mechanics are simple yet solid, appealing to those who appreciate customization and challenging missions.
- “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.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the electronic and funky tracks that complement the gameplay, while others find it repetitive and simplistic. Although the sound effects are noted as interesting, the overall consensus suggests that the music can become monotonous over time, despite its initial appeal. Additionally, the absence of voice acting and the unique choice of low-key piano music contribute to a varied auditory experience that some players appreciate for its nostalgic arcade feel.
- “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.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
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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 unique style for a top-down shooter, but they become boring after just a few minutes.”
- “The older style gameplay and graphics remind me of the 80s.”
- “The killer for me is the inconsistent framerate (varying from 60 fps to 20 fps for no reason), the horrible graphics, the slow pace, and the overall low performance of the game.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 varied outcomes or branching paths makes replaying feel pointless.”
- “After finishing the main story, I found no reason to replay it. The missions are repetitive, and the rewards for replaying are minimal.”