Iron Saga – Epic Robot Battler

63%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,340 reviews
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"Iron Saga – Epic Robot Battler" is a mecha-themed game featuring over 500 unique animated war machines and 150 distinctive characters. Players can customize their battle setup, explore a massive mecha world, and enjoy a captivating soundtrack by Hiroyuki Sawano. With classic mecha design by Masami Ōbari and voice acting from famous anime actors, this game offers an immersive and exciting experience for mecha fans.

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63%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,340 reviews
story106 positive mentions
grinding64 negative mentions
  • Great graphics and character designs, especially for mechs and pilots.
  • Engaging storyline with frequent updates and events that keep the game interesting.
  • High level of customization for mechs and pilots, allowing for diverse strategies.
  • Heavy reliance on gacha mechanics makes it difficult for free-to-play players to progress.
  • Frequent crashes and connection issues, especially during events and battles.
  • Poor translation and localization, leading to confusion in the storyline and gameplay mechanics.
  • story310 mentions

    The game's story is generally regarded as interesting and engaging, with many players appreciating its depth and character development. However, significant issues with translation and localization have led to confusion and frustration, as dialogues are often poorly rendered or cut off, detracting from the overall experience. Additionally, technical problems such as frequent crashes during story missions have further hampered players' ability to enjoy the narrative.

    • “The storyline is pretty interesting and adds lore to the game.”
    • “Overall, I really love the story and concept of the game.”
    • “The story is amazing, though it has a lot of translation errors and has a lot of dialog getting cut off; it's still an enjoyable story and game.”
    • “The problem is that it feels like not a lot of effort was put into the story.”
    • “The translations are pretty bad, so I'm having a little bit of trouble understanding the story.”
    • “Story feels like just an afterthought.”
  • gameplay245 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its simplicity and reliance on auto-battling, which can lead to a lack of engagement. While some appreciate the unique mechanics and customization options, others criticize the tutorial's effectiveness and the overall repetitiveness of the gameplay. Additionally, issues such as clunky controls, confusing UI, and a steep learning curve for new players have been highlighted, suggesting that while the game has potential, it requires significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.

    • “The gameplay is excellent, the bugs get fixed quickly, the community is extremely active, and the events are very entertaining.”
    • “I love how smooth the gameplay is, along with how the music syncs so well together as you play.”
    • “The gameplay has a lot of mechanics mostly coming from its mechs customization and pilots, thus giving more depth to it.”
    • “The gameplay is mostly simple, you can dodge missiles and collect powerups, and they definitely make a difference.”
    • “Gameplay is not a strong suit if you like to be interactive with your games.”
    • “The gameplay is hands-off so look out for that.”
  • music176 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high quality and memorable soundtracks, often highlighting the contributions of renowned composer Hiroyuki Sawano. Players appreciate the diverse musical options available, which enhance the overall experience and atmosphere of the game. While some critiques mention gameplay issues, the soundtrack consistently stands out as a major positive aspect, often described as "amazing" or "phenomenal."

    • “The art, waifus, and OST are all next level.”
    • “The soundtrack is awesome, easily one of my favorite things about the game, and being able to change tracks and covers is a nice touch.”
    • “The music is fantastic and the artwork is amazing.”
    • “The only good thing it has is its mechs and their music; other than that, almost everything is hot garbage.”
    • “All the budget probably got spent on marketing and the soundtrack; otherwise, it's just another low-grade gacha.”
    • “You give multiple musics to choose from, but every time I change from the 'base' tab, the music changes to a single track instead of continuing the previous music.”
  • graphics118 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive a generally positive reception, with many users praising the stunning artwork, character designs, and smooth animations. However, some critiques highlight inconsistencies in graphical quality, outdated UI elements, and a lack of polish in certain areas, suggesting that while the visuals are appealing, they could benefit from further refinement and modernization. Overall, the game's aesthetic and art style are often cited as standout features, contributing significantly to the overall enjoyment.

    • “The graphics, particularly the character models and animation, are stunning.”
    • “Great graphics, unique gameplay mechanics, great storyline so far, high quality sounds and beautiful music.”
    • “The artwork and music are top notch.”
    • “The menu or UI feels old, graphics feel like they came right from RPG Maker on Steam, the stage selection is so lazily finished, and the translations aren't that great.”
    • “The graphics are so varying in quality it all feels ripped from Google.”
    • “Poor gameplay experience and also the graphics of this game are really bad.”
  • grinding65 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely noted as both a significant challenge and a source of satisfaction for players, with many expressing that it can be excessively tedious and time-consuming, especially for free-to-play users. While some appreciate the rewarding feeling of finally obtaining desired mechs and upgrades after extensive farming, others criticize the low drop rates and high resource requirements that make progression feel slow and frustrating. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable customization and community support, but players should be prepared for a considerable amount of grinding to achieve their goals.

    • “Not tedious, as the daily requirements are minimal.”
    • “The grind feels rewarding, with each level bringing a sense of accomplishment.”
    • “I appreciate how the game balances grinding with engaging content, making it enjoyable.”
    • “The game's leveling and upgrade resource requirements are so mean that you'll be grinding for ages or paying large sums to get anywhere.”
    • “It's too tedious, too boring, and insanely stingy with in-game rewards.”
    • “Playing straight for a year farming to get shards is unrealistic and unrewarding.”
  • monetization26 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized for being overly aggressive and exploitative, with many players labeling it a "cash grab." Users report a frustrating experience with limited resources that require costly microtransactions to expand, alongside a plethora of ads that misrepresent the actual gameplay. While some appreciate the absence of forced ads, the overall sentiment leans towards disappointment with the monetization practices overshadowing the game's potential.

    • “Totally free to play and no ads!”
    • “Don't be petty and greedy when it comes to monetization and microtransactions.”
    • “Where it's truly ridiculous is the aggressive monetization - you start with such a small hanger for mechs and mech parts, and even have a limited mech shard space, and it costs gems to expand all such spaces, and by only a few slots (only by one slot for mechs).”
    • “A lot of monetization schemes and a real slog to just get new mechs or materials.”
    • “Even Ubisoft would blush at the level of microtransactions here.”
  • optimization15 mentions

    The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with users highlighting significant issues such as clunky interface, frequent crashes during split-screen mode, and poor performance at higher resolutions. While it is well-optimized for mobile use and offers enjoyable mech customization, many players express frustration over the overall lack of polish and the need for improvements in both gameplay stability and translation quality.

    • “It is also well optimized for phone use and even officially supports emulators.”
    • “In addition, the story is actually interesting unlike most gachas and the optimization of mechs is fun.”
    • “The power optimization is fantastic.”
    • “It's the best customizable mecha game out there like Armored Core, but it just crashes every time you try to split screen the game. It's not optimized enough for split screens, and you're going to need a lot of split screen time if you're just grinding.”
    • “Be aware that this game has not been optimized to run at full screen resolution, which causes the game to not start when at WQHD+ 2960x1440 resolution.”
    • “Poor translation, poor optimization, and crashes.”
  • stability13 mentions

    The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and freezing issues that disrupt gameplay, particularly during missions and events. While some users experience fewer problems on certain devices, the overall consensus highlights significant performance issues that detract from the gaming experience. Many players express frustration over the game's mechanics and user interface, which are described as clunky and outdated.

    • “I'm not sure how so many people are crashing according to the reviews here, but I'm guessing it may be a phone issue since it runs great on my S22.”
    • “The game runs smoothly without any hiccups, providing a stable experience that keeps me engaged.”
    • “I've played for hours without a single crash, which is impressive and makes the gameplay much more enjoyable.”
    • “Sadly, gameplay is hamstrung by clunky mechanics and a buggy camera.”
    • “When you complete the fourth mission, the game completely freezes and you have to quit the game. Then it doesn't remember that you finished the mission.”
    • “The crash is gone, but the app still freezes at the end of missions a lot.”
  • character development9 mentions

    Overall, the character development in the game is praised for its impressive designs, customization options, and high-quality music and voice acting. However, some players express dissatisfaction with censorship affecting character designs, which detracts from their overall enjoyment. While the aesthetic elements are well-received, concerns about gameplay mechanics overshadow the positive feedback on character development.

    • “What could be wrong with incredibly crafted mech and character designs, immense depth in customization, and the highest quality music production?”
    • “I like the character designs, the music, and the voice acting.”
    • “Iron Saga is a very aesthetically pleasing game - great mech and character designs, amazing OST and voice acting.”
    • “There is censorship in the game; many of the character designs have been altered to be less revealing, and I refuse to give my time and money to a company that does this.”
    • “The only great thing about this game is the promotional video, mecha, music, and character designs.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting the effective combination of story, art style, and music that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The story, atmosphere, and art style are all great aspects of the game.”
    • “The music is fantastic and complements the atmosphere perfectly.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players note that while collaborations can be expensive initially, they eventually become more cost-effective, enhancing the game's replayability.

    • “The game offers a variety of collabs that, while initially costly, eventually become more cost-effective and enhance replayability.”
    • “Each playthrough feels unique due to the diverse strategies and choices available, making me want to dive back in again and again.”
    • “The dynamic events and multiple endings ensure that no two runs are the same, keeping the experience fresh and engaging.”
    • “The game lacks variety, making it hard to find motivation for replaying.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to go back.”
    • “The limited choices and outcomes mean that replaying feels more like a chore than a fun experience.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is widely appreciated, with players finding it genuinely funny, though it is noted that the humor does not extend to player-versus-player interactions.

    • “It's really funny but not PvP 🤣😅”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch and keeps me laughing throughout!”
    • “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations!”
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