IRONSTRIKE

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IRONSTRIKE is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by E McNeill and was released on October 11, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

IRONSTRIKE is a 4-player co-op roguelike featuring physics-based swordplay, intricate gestural spellcasting, and dexterous archery. Wield a sword, bow & arrow, or magic as you fight to rescue the gods of a vibrant fantasy world. Customize your build to become an unstoppable armored juggernaut, a nimble duelist, a mage, an assassin, or any kind of hero you can imagine.CO-OP MULTIPLAYERAssemble …

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game is incredibly fun and provides a great workout, especially when played with friends.
Combat mechanics are engaging, with a variety of weapon classes and play styles that keep the gameplay fresh.
The game offers enjoyable co-op experiences and has a solid progression system that enhances replayability.

Combat can feel unbalanced, with some weapons being overpowered and others lacking effectiveness, leading to frustrating encounters.
There are issues with enemy AI and attack patterns, making some fights feel unfair and repetitive.
The game lacks optimization and polish, with bugs and performance issues that detract from the overall experience.

story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
33%
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth and optimization, with some players feeling it falls short compared to other titles available on different platforms. While the game offers a unique experience reminiscent of a previous PvP wizard game, its pricing strategy—being free on Quest but charged on PC—has drawn criticism. Overall, players express a desire for improvements before fully committing to the game.
- “But this is also free on Quest and I just feel like it needs a bit more optimizing and work... but when it does I will buy it.”
- “Oh and the game being 30 dollars Canadian when it's free for my friends that use Quest is really frustrating.”
- “So why is this 20 on PC and free on Quest?”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
17%
33%
The gameplay is praised for its engaging melee mechanics, particularly appealing to fans of similar titles, and is considered superior to its predecessor's combat. However, it is noted that the gameplay lacks depth, primarily revolving around weapon selection, grinding NPCs for currency, and upgrading stats for progression. Overall, it offers fun mechanics suitable for both solo and multiplayer experiences.
- “Goated in both solo and multiplayer gameplay.”
- “Fresh melee mechanics for those coming from Ironlights; I feel it's better than Ironlights' combat.”
- “Fun mechanics.”
- “It's not super in depth in terms of gameplay, simply pick a weapon style you prefer, and go grind some NPCs, get currency, upgrade your stats to make yourself stronger for the next run, and so on.”
- “Tl;dr: fresh melee mechanics for those coming from Ironlights, I feel it's better than ILS combat but I don't see how this kind of combat could be put into PvP with only one side's sword vanishing.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game's background music features a unique blend of calm instrumental jazz and pop, complemented by Scandinavian god humming and ethereal crystal sounds. While the music is challenging to categorize, it is generally considered pleasant and fitting for the game's atmosphere.
- “The background music for the game is a mix between calm instrumental jazz/pop, Scandinavian god humming, and crystals.”
- “It's difficult to describe the music, but it’s alright.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its humor, with players finding it funny and appreciating the dynamic between the mage and archer characters.
- “This game is hilarious! The interactions between the characters always make me laugh.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is top-notch, with clever puns and witty banter.”
- “I love how the game incorporates slapstick comedy into the gameplay; it keeps things light and entertaining.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with users noting that while the overall visuals are considered bland, the skyboxes and backgrounds stand out as impressive. Additionally, there are concerns about the clarity of gameplay mechanics related to enemy proximity.
- “The visuals are overall bland, but the skyboxes and backgrounds are impressive.”
- “Visuals are overall bland, but the skyboxes and backgrounds are impressive.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has been noted to have issues, particularly with stuttering and ghosting effects on objects and players during movement.
- “The only issue I notice is stuttering and ghosting on objects and players when walking.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a sense of emotional detachment, highlighted by the imagery of characters not physically connecting and the unsettling metallic sound that accompanies this absence, suggesting a deeper theme of isolation or disconnection within the game.
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is enjoyable, it lacks the same level of replayability and polish compared to others in its genre.