HSS:Reload
- September 20, 2024
- SmokingBear Studio
- 10h median play time
Unlock the true potential of your mech and witness its constant growth and upgrades! In deserts, ice and even satellites, kill thousands of swarms to strengthen your mech! At the end of each battle you will gain valuable resources to upgrade your mech's weapons and armor, unlocking new skills and powerful equipment. Through battles, you'll gain the bonds of your mech's pilots, forming modules in d…
Reviews
- The game features a unique mecha anime style with impressive graphics and designs.
- Gameplay offers various styles, including full manual aim and an endless mode that allows for unlimited weapon pickups.
- The developers have shown dedication by providing free keys to owners of the original version and have created a solid indie game experience.
- The game lacks content at launch, with only three levels and a few characters available.
- Movement controls can be difficult to master, which may hinder the initial experience.
- There are performance optimization issues that need to be addressed for a smoother gameplay experience.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay offers a variety of play styles, including full manual aiming, semi-manual options with toggled auto functions, and a fully automated mode for players who prefer to focus on movement. Overall, it follows a standard genre formula of running around, defeating enemies, and upgrading the player character.
“The gameplay offers several styles of play, including full manual aim and fire, semi-manual with a toggle for separate auto functions, or the option to turn all auto functions on and just focus on moving around and surviving.”
“Gameplay is pretty much your standard genre: run around, kill enemies, and upgrade your character.”
“The gameplay has several styles of play: full manual aim and fire, semi-manual with a toggle for separate auto functions, or you can turn all the auto functions on and just focus on moving around and not dying.”
“Gameplay is pretty much your standard genre: run around killing enemies and upgrade your player. That's pretty much it.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game requires further performance optimization, but it is generally well-received as a solid indie title.
“Still need some performance optimization, but overall it's a really good indie game.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received criticism, with users noting that the background sounds and soundtracks require improvement to enhance the overall experience.
“The background sounds and soundtracks need significant improvement.”
“The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The audio quality is subpar, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are highly praised, combining elements of vampire survivors, waifu aesthetics, and mecha designs to create a visually stunning experience.
“The graphics are stunning, blending vibrant colors and intricate details that truly bring the game world to life.”
“The visual design is a perfect mix of anime aesthetics and futuristic elements, creating a captivating atmosphere.”
“The character models and environments are beautifully rendered, making every scene a visual treat.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is praised for its accessibility, allowing players to quickly engage without being hindered by excessive preliminary missions, contrasting favorably with other games like Greedland.
“The story allows players to jump in and get going, without gating you behind a thousand missions like other games.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”