MEATGRINDER

About

"Meatgrinder" is a single-player shooter game with masterful gameplay, taking approximately 2 hours to beat. It features high-octane FPS action, a constantly moving environment, and fast-paced gameplay that requires mastery of movement to annihilate enemies. The game offers insanely chaotic levels on top of speeding trucks, trains, and planes.

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Play Modes

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

88%

Audience ScoreBased on 138 reviews

gameplay12 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Fast-paced and chaotic gameplay that combines platforming and shooting mechanics, providing a thrilling experience.
Satisfying combat with a variety of weapons and unique mechanics like grappling and heart rate management that keep players engaged.
Short playtime makes it a great option for those looking for a quick, fun gaming session without the commitment of longer titles.

The game is very short, with the main campaign lasting around 30-60 minutes, leaving players wanting more content.
Limited enemy and weapon variety, leading to repetitive gameplay and a lack of depth in combat mechanics.
Performance issues and bugs, including frame rate drops and collision problems, detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
64%
7%
The gameplay of "Meatgrinder" is characterized by its fast-paced, exhilarating mechanics that blend 3D platforming with first-person shooting, reminiscent of games like "Clustertruck." While the movement and combat are enjoyable, the experience is marred by a lack of content, repetitive levels, and limited mechanics, leading to a short overall playtime that some players find unsatisfactory for the price. Despite its flaws, many players appreciate the game's fun factor and the thrill of its core gameplay loop, making it a solid choice for quick, action-packed sessions.
- “A breath of fresh air among modern indie games, combining jumping mechanics on moving trucks from Clustertruck with a classic retro shooter formula.”
- “The gameplay is exciting and thrilling as you bounce from vehicle to vehicle, fighting enemies and causing explosions to go off everywhere.”
- “This high-octane gameplay was so much fun; all the reviews that said Clustertruck with guns are leaving out the intensity of the levels. This is guns with Clustertruck.”
- “The game doesn't have an intricate story or unique mechanics.”
- “Meatgrinder is a $10 glorified demo with no content updates since its release three months ago, no visible promise of additional content, and no more than 30 minutes of gameplay in its campaign.”
- “With lackluster gunplay and gameplay variety, you get very bored very quickly.”
story
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
67%
14%
The game's story is notably brief, often described as more of an extended tutorial than a fully developed narrative, with completion times averaging around 45-48 minutes. While players appreciate the fast-paced gameplay and engaging mechanics, many express disappointment over the lack of a substantial story, feeling that it detracts from the overall experience. Despite this, the game is still considered fun, especially in multiplayer modes, where the focus shifts away from the narrative.
- “Just like the best arcade cabinets of old, this game has a very short campaign/story, but is just such concentrated fun that you likely won't mind replaying it anyways.”
- “Big setpiece story beats help break up longer multi-level stretches, so the entire experience still feels 'complete'.”
- “Gameplay is fast, music is bumpin' and the story is non-existent.”
- “The story mode takes as little as 48 minutes to complete on the intended difficulty.”
- “As for the story mode, it's short and more of an extended tutorial than an actual story - but it does a great job of getting you hooked into the gameplay mechanics for infinite mode.”
music
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
38%
23%
The music in the game is widely praised for its energetic and fitting soundtrack, particularly its fast-paced metal tracks that enhance the chaotic gameplay. While some players noted that the music can occasionally be overshadowed by the action, many found it to be a standout feature that complements the overall experience, with recommendations to adjust audio settings for an even better listening experience. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset, contributing to the game's high-octane atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack fits the game well, especially if you do some EQ magic and bump up the bass.”
- “The last game to get me as wired while playing it was Ultrakill, and that's for good reason, because Meatgrinder is as insanely fast-paced and chaotic as it says on the box, with an awesome soundtrack to boot!”
- “This plays like old school Duke Nukem and has a bangin' soundtrack.”
- “It has a pretty decent soundtrack that sometimes gets drowned out by everything that is going on.”
- “Gameplay is fast, music is bumpin' and the story is non-existent.”
- “I even turned down the frequency in which he speaks, but it didn't stop him from saying 'I love this song' every time the music changes.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
Overall, the game offers decent replayability, particularly for achievement hunters, thanks to its short levels and the inclusion of an infinite mode. While some users note a lack of content, the engaging gameplay and satisfying mechanics make it worth revisiting, especially at its low price point.
- “You get the short yet replayable experience for achievement completionists in this first-person shooter/parkour/platformer hybrid meatgrinder.”
- “There is also an infinite mode, which is a good addition that enhances replayability.”
- “The game has two drawbacks: it has little content and low replayability.”
- “The replayability is well worth the low price of $10.”
- “The game isn't that long, but it is pretty replayable because of the short setpiece levels and the infinite mode.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising the cover art while others criticized the overall visual quality as unimpressive and reminiscent of typical indie pixel art styles. Additionally, there were comments about the graphics feeling cheesy and derivative of other games like Ultrakill. Overall, opinions on the graphics range from good to lackluster.
- “The artwork on the cover is great.”
- “Graphics: good”
- “I get you're inspired by Ultrakill, what with the graphics and that whole three-line intro bit at the start, but those things are just cheesy.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews do not pertain to gaming but rather focus on the process of grinding meats, specifically brisket and ribs, as a culinary hobby. The emphasis is on the enjoyment and skill involved in meat preparation rather than any gaming-related grinding mechanics.
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
75%
The game's optimization has received criticism, particularly during chaotic moments, where players report significant drops in frame rates, even on high-end hardware. While the overall experience is enjoyable, there are calls for improved performance and polish to enhance gameplay, especially in hectic scenarios.
- “Endless modes have scoreboards and additional weapon unlocks based on your performance.”
- “Although it's pretty short on content, and could definitely use some polish/optimization here and there, Meatgrinder is an absolute blast.”
- “The only problem I have with it is the optimization; I get 50 fps or less when things become really crazy in-game on a 6800 XT and Ryzen 5600X.”
- “The game's performance seems to suffer on hectic levels.”
- “Although it's pretty short on content, and could definitely use some polish and optimization here and there, Meatgrinder is an absolute blast.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is generally enjoyable but suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs and instances of players falling out of the game world, which can lead to lost progress. While some users find the content fun and the overall experience polished, the need for additional content and improvements in stability is evident.
- “Buggy, with lots of falling from the world. It's fun but very buggy; expect to lose progress many times.”
- “Fun game, super short and a bit buggy, but the content that is there is enjoyable. I hope they add more, as it kinda needs it.”
- “Was fun and didn't overstay its welcome, but it is a bit buggy with deaths. Overall, it feels pretty polished and has a good feel.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly effective, with many expressing that it consistently delivers laughs, even if they can't pinpoint exactly why.
- “I don't know how nor why, but it was funny.”
- “And funny.”