Machine Hunt

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Machine Hunt is a single player and multiplayer action game. It was developed by Racing Bros and was released on May 15, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Machine Hunt is a first person, fast paced, chaotic shooting game that pits heavily armed players against machines that have only one goal, destroy humanity.

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46%

Audience ScoreBased on 419 reviews

story10 positive mentions

graphics12 negative mentions

The game offers an overwhelming number of achievements, making it a great choice for achievement hunters.
For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of gameplay time, with some players finding it enjoyable for a short period.
The graphics, while basic, have a cel-shaded style that some players appreciate, and the game runs smoothly without lag.

The gameplay is repetitive and lacks variety, with only a few enemy types and maps, leading to boredom quickly.
The game is criticized for being an asset flip, with minimal effort put into development and design, making it feel unfinished.
Many players report that the achievements are trivial and spammy, detracting from any meaningful gameplay experience.

story
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
69%
12%
The game's story is generally viewed as lackluster and disconnected from the gameplay, with many players finding it confusing and unengaging. While there are attempts at storytelling through narrated increments and images, the narrative fails to enhance the overall experience, often feeling irrelevant or poorly executed. Despite some appreciation for the effort put into the story, most reviewers agree that it does not compensate for the repetitive gameplay and lack of variety in missions and enemies.
- “The campaigns in each of these at least attempt to be interesting, with some storytelling and images before each chapter.”
- “If the developer made a story for this game, it was super cool.”
- “The story is in short narrated increments with matching images to suit the scenario mentioned.”
- “Don't bother with the story in this game because it really has absolutely no bearing at all on the game itself.”
- “The game tries to build up a story but nothing the narrator says has anything to do with the gameplay or what you're doing at the time, and it doesn't make any sense.”
- “I think there's some sort of voice-acted story that goes to this, but honestly it's boring and doesn't make up for the gameplay whatsoever.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players noting a cel-shaded art style reminiscent of the Borderlands series, which some found appealing while others criticized it as outdated or poorly executed. Several users pointed out the lack of resolution options and graphics tweaks, leading to a perception of poor quality overall, despite some acknowledging that the game runs smoothly. Overall, while there are moments of charm in the visuals, many players feel the graphics do not elevate the gameplay experience.
- “I would honestly not play the game to actually play the game, as it is not my type of game, however the game runs smoothly and the art style is old, but still nice to look at.”
- “The graphics are in the cel-shaded Borderlands-esque style and while the gameplay can get repetitive at times, I was happy to sit there and play it all the way through. It does have a nice selection of guns and a ton of achievements and even a short story mode.”
- “The cell-shaded graphics are very reminiscent of Borderlands, and the weapon selection is wide and varied.”
- “There's no option to change the resolution and no useful graphics tweaks.”
- “Game has bad graphics, quite a lot of bugs, kind of short, only positive thing is that it has loads of achievements.”
- “-graphics and animations are awful.”
gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
76%
16%
The gameplay has been widely criticized for its repetitive nature, with many players noting that it quickly becomes stale and lacks depth, often feeling like a series of monotonous wave attacks. While some appreciate the achievement hunting aspect and the game's low price point, the overall experience is deemed unsatisfactory, with calls for improved mechanics and more engaging content. Players suggest that the game is only worth considering for those specifically looking for easy achievements rather than a fulfilling gameplay experience.
- “Gameplay seems okay, and the music seems fitting.”
- “First 6 minutes spoiled me with over 160+ achievements, nice grab for what it's worth, not to mention Steam cards come with gameplay.”
- “Acquire the 1106 achievements all together in one single gameplay.”
- “I would only recommend this game if you're achievement hunting; I can't recommend the gameplay because it's the same mission over and over again.”
- “The gameplay is stale in 5 minutes.”
- “Gameplay consists of: stay at the spawn point, shoot at the robots, and pick up ammo from a station.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as both amusing and entertaining, particularly for short play sessions, with players finding enjoyment in its absurdity and comedic elements. However, the gameplay is criticized for being shallow and repetitive, leading to frustration despite the initial laughs. Overall, while it may not offer serious gameplay, it provides enough funny moments to justify its low price for those seeking lighthearted fun.
- “Amazing how nothing the trailer shows is actually in the game; the supposed mechs are just a little crab robot and a hilarious bigger boss with funny movement, over and over, and it kills your patience.”
- “If you are looking for serious gameplay, don't bother; you won't find it here, but for some funny moments, it's actually worth the sale price. Besides, there is far worse crap here on Steam these days.”
- “It was so bad... that it was hilarious playing it.”
monetization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy of this game has been heavily criticized for being a cash grab, with developers accused of plagiarizing assets from other creators without proper credit. This practice has led to claims of unethical behavior and a pattern of releasing low-quality, derivative content on platforms like Steam.
- “The 'developers' here didn't credit any of the artists and real, actual game developers who created the assets, so this is plagiarism, as well as a cash grab.”
- “Us/racing bros have shown a repeat pattern of unethically dumping other people's work onto Steam as a cheap, nasty cash grab through this account or closely linked/alt accounts.”
- “This game is a blatant cash grab with no advertising, and it's bad as well.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat excessive, particularly regarding weapon achievement mechanics, which could benefit from improvement. However, many still enjoy the gameplay and don't mind the grind, viewing it as a necessary part of the experience.
- “They need to work on the weapon achievement mechanics so it makes us have grinding time and some sweat to get it to make this game enjoyable.”
- “I personally found the game fun, and it did feel a little grindy, of course, but nothing I didn't like or mind.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is described as relaxing and fitting, enhancing the overall experience and contributing positively to the gameplay. Users appreciate its calming effect, indicating it adds to their enjoyment of the game.
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- “Gameplay seems okay, and the music seems fitting.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its smooth performance, despite its outdated art style, which remains visually appealing. Overall, players find the optimization satisfactory, allowing for a seamless gaming experience.
- “The game runs smoothly and the art style is old, but still nice to look at.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game lacking, criticizing the story as boring and disconnected from the gameplay, with non-existent cutscenes that fail to engage players.
- “Just like in other racing games, the best part is listening to a boring story that describes the non-existent cutscenes and has nothing to do with what happens during gameplay.”