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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,824 reviews

story285 positive mentions

grinding150 negative mentions

The combat is enjoyable to look at and quite unique, with awesome mech designs and impactful customizations.
The game has a generous gacha system, allowing F2P players to progress without spending money, and frequent events provide ample rewards.
The soundtrack is fantastic, featuring compositions by Hiroyuki Sawano, and the character designs are visually appealing.

The UI is clunky and confusing, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.
The game suffers from frequent crashes and connectivity issues, particularly during events and story missions.
The translation quality is poor, leading to confusion in the storyline and character dialogues.

story
763 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
37%
58%
5%
The game's story is generally praised for its depth and engaging narrative, often compared to reading a light novel, with many players expressing a strong interest in the characters and plotlines. However, significant issues with translation and localization detract from the experience, leading to confusion and frustration among players. Additionally, frequent crashes during story missions hinder progress, making it difficult for players to fully enjoy the storyline.
- “The story is genuinely great.”
- “The story and the music are all beautiful.”
- “The storyline is pretty interesting and adds lore to the game.”
- “There is no point in even trying to engage with this game's story as is; the entire thing needs to be retranslated.”
- “Also, the story is pretty bare bones and choked to the brim with clichés and tired tropes.”
- “The problem is that it feels like not a lot of effort was put into the story.”
gameplay
568 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
53%
8%
The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the strategic elements and customization options available for mechs, while others criticize it for being overly simplistic, repetitive, and heavily reliant on auto-battling mechanics. Several users noted issues with clunky controls, a confusing tutorial, and a lack of engaging content, leading to a sense of detachment during gameplay. Overall, while the art and music are praised, the gameplay experience is often described as needing significant improvement to enhance player engagement and enjoyment.
- “The gameplay is amazing; the story has made me happy with glee and sad with tears in my eyes.”
- “I love how smooth the gameplay is, along with how the music syncs so well together as you play.”
- “The game has excellent production value with great artworks, cool mechs with unique skills, memorable music, endless voiced lines for most of its characters, and fun gameplay.”
- “Sadly, gameplay is hamstrung by clunky mechanics and a buggy camera.”
- “Main gameplay is dull even by auto-battler standards and borders on idle game; you have options for interactivity, but they're not really encouraged nor needed.”
- “The gameplay is mostly hands-off, which is unfortunate.”
music
412 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
32%
1%
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its high quality and emotional impact, often highlighting the contributions of renowned composer Hiroyuki Sawano. Players appreciate the diverse and memorable soundtrack, which enhances the overall experience and keeps them engaged, even when other aspects of the game may falter. Overall, the music is frequently cited as one of the standout features, elevating the game's appeal significantly.
- “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 story and the music are all beautiful.”
- “The only good thing it has is its mechs and their music; other than that, almost everything is hot garbage.”
- “I can't enjoy the overall sync of music, gameplay, and voices.”
- “The music should be muted by default.”
graphics
276 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
68%
28%
4%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning artwork, character designs, and mecha visuals, often highlighting the game's aesthetic appeal as a major draw. However, some users criticize the overall graphical quality, noting inconsistencies and outdated elements reminiscent of older games. While the art style and animations are generally well-received, there are calls for improvements in gameplay graphics and user interface design.
- “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 game has excellent production value with great artworks, cool mechs with unique skills, memorable music, endless voiced lines for most of its characters, and fun gameplay.”
- “The graphics are so varying in quality it all feels ripped from Google.”
- “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.”
- “Poor gameplay experience and also the graphics of this game are really bad.”
grinding
152 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
1%
99%
The grinding aspect of the game is frequently described as tedious and time-consuming, with many players noting that it requires significant effort to obtain desired mechs and upgrades, often leading to frustration. While some appreciate the satisfaction that comes from grinding and the game's generous events, others criticize the low drop rates and the necessity of spending real money to progress effectively. Overall, the game is seen as enjoyable for those who are patient and willing to invest time, but it can be overwhelming for free-to-play users due to its grind-heavy nature.
- “Not tedious, as the daily requirements are minimal.”
- “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.”
- “I was stuck farming day after day with nothing good to show for it, so I just ended up getting bored.”
- “Farming shard in stages is a scam, too low drop rate.”
monetization
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
5%
15%
80%
The monetization strategy of the game has been widely criticized as aggressive and exploitative, with many players labeling it a "cash grab." Users report a heavy reliance on microtransactions, particularly for expanding limited inventory spaces, and express frustration over misleading advertisements that do not accurately represent the gameplay. While some appreciate the absence of forced ads, the overall sentiment suggests that the monetization practices detract significantly from the gaming experience.
- “Totally free to play and no ads!”
- “The odds of someone making in-app purchases will be higher if they believe the game is fair in its drop rates.”
- “No ads when playing, love that! Sometimes the game might freeze for a couple of seconds, but other than that, I love it.”
- “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.”
optimization
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
32%
32%
The game's optimization has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its performance on mobile devices and emulator support, while others criticize its clunky interface, poor translations, and frequent crashes, particularly in split-screen mode. Issues such as lack of full-screen resolution support and low graphical polish have also been highlighted, indicating that significant improvements are needed to enhance the overall gameplay experience. Despite these concerns, the game's mech customization and interesting story have been noted as positive aspects.
- “It is also well optimized for phone use and even officially supports emulators.”
- “The power optimization is fantastic.”
- “It's a pretty optimized game, it runs very well, the grinding content is pretty cool, and the music is so well put in the atmosphere, I really liked this game.”
- “Poor translation, poor optimization, and crashes.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
96%
The game's stability is frequently criticized, with players reporting numerous bugs, freezes, and crashes, particularly during missions and events. Many users experience issues with the user interface and mechanics, which feel outdated and clunky. While some players find the game enjoyable, the persistent glitches significantly detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration and disappointment.
- “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, making for a seamless experience.”
- “I've had no stability issues at all; it performs consistently well on my device.”
- “When you complete the fourth mission, the game completely freezes and you have to quit the game, and then it doesn't remember that you finished the mission.”
- “Ok, so I'm stuck on the Christmas Thor event 3rd stage. It keeps glitching or stopping after certain dialogue. I tried skipping it too beforehand, but the screen still freezes.”
- “The UI is slow, buggy, and feels like it belongs in the 90s, and the pathing is some of the worst ever put in a game.”
character development
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
74%
13%
13%
Character development in the game is highlighted by exceptional character and mech designs, alongside high-quality music and voice acting, which contribute to an aesthetically pleasing experience. However, some players express dissatisfaction with censorship that alters character designs to be less revealing, impacting their overall enjoyment. While the character design is praised, the combat mechanics receive criticism, suggesting that character development may not fully compensate for gameplay shortcomings.
- “What could be wrong with incredibly crafted mech and character designs, immense depth in customization, and highest quality music production?”
- “Iron Saga is a very aesthetically pleasing game - great mech and character designs, amazing OST and voice acting.”
- “This game is good 👍, mecha design is beautiful, character design is also beautiful, and this game is beautiful ❤️ love it.”
- “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.”
- “What could be wrong with incredibly crafted mech and character designs, immense depth in customization, and the highest quality music production?”
atmosphere
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with users highlighting the excellent music that complements the overall experience. The combination of a compelling story, appealing art style, and well-optimized performance contributes to a captivating environment that enhances gameplay.
- “The music is so well integrated into the atmosphere; I really liked this game.”
- “The story, atmosphere, and art style are all great directions for the game.”
- “The music is great and complements the atmosphere perfectly.”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Users highlight that while collaborations can be expensive, they eventually become more cost-effective and enhance the game's replayability. Overall, the game offers a strong replay value, with engaging elements that encourage players to revisit it.
- “Replayability is great too.”
- “Collabs are costly but do eventually return to make them more cost effective and replayable.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews on the humor aspect highlight a mix of reactions, with some players finding the sarcastic and unexpected elements amusing, while others feel that the humor falls flat or is overly reliant on non-humorous antics. Overall, the humor is seen as hit-or-miss, with a desire for more genuinely funny content.
- “It's really funny but not PvP 🤣😅”
- “Funny content on the wanted.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
While the game's visual effects are praised, the narrative fails to engage players emotionally, leading to a lackluster overall experience.
- “The story lacks depth and fails to evoke any real emotions, despite the impressive visuals.”
- “I found the narrative to be uninspiring and emotionally flat, overshadowed by flashy graphics.”
- “While the game has stunning effects, the emotional engagement is severely lacking.”