Mech Chip

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Mech Chip is a single player platformer game. It was developed by Plutoneus and was released on February 1, 2019. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Mech Chip" is a first-person shooter game where players take on the role of a mech pilot fighting to save humanity. The game features fast-paced action, a variety of customizable mechs, and a richly detailed post-apocalyptic world. Players must navigate treacherous environments, defeat enemy mechs, and collect powerful chips to upgrade their own mech and become an unstoppable force.

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92%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a variety of mech suits that offer unique abilities.
Short and sweet experience, making it ideal for a quick playthrough or casual gaming sessions.
Decent level design and platforming that encourages exploration and puzzle-solving.

The game can feel grindy, especially when trying to upgrade suits, which may detract from the overall experience.
Some mechs are underutilized, leading to frustration during boss fights where only a few are effective.
Lack of story and minimal feedback during gameplay can make it feel rough around the edges.

gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
62%
13%
The gameplay is polished and engaging, offering a familiar metroidvania experience with intuitive mechanics centered around switching between different mechs. While the core mechanics are solid, some features feel underutilized, and a few gameplay elements could benefit from clearer explanations. Overall, the game excels in exploration and boss challenges, despite a lack of narrative depth and some inconsistencies in mechanic application.
- “While the aesthetic and mechanics are fairly barebones, the core gameplay is polished and offers something pleasantly familiar with a few characteristic features as far as metroidvanias go.”
- “Takes 'simple and effective' to the max, delivering super fun to-the-point gameplay revolving around the act of switching between mechs.”
- “Gameplay is intuitive enough (except for one or two mechanics that could have been explained better) and challenge mostly comes from the boss fights that force you to switch off your favorite mechs to avoid their attacks.”
- “There's not really any story to piece together; it's more like a sort of menagerie of mechanics.”
- “Half of what makes a 'metroidvania' a 'metroidvania' is the RPG mechanics involved with making your character more powerful to overcome the challenges you face throughout.”
- “That said, the later mechs and levels feel extremely underutilized, with the player being able to ignore their unique gameplay mechanics.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The game's graphics feature a minimalist 1-bit art style reminiscent of classic titles like Metroid 2, which some players found atmospheric despite its simplicity. While initially unappealing to some, the pixel animations, particularly during boss fights, are noted for their fluidity, and the overall aesthetic complements the chill, lo-fi soundtrack. Despite its barebones visuals, the polished gameplay offers a familiar and enjoyable experience for fans of the metroidvania genre.
- “Hard but not frustrating, and the 1-bit graphics with the Metroid-style art create a good atmosphere.”
- “The graphic style did grow on me as I played, and actually a lot of the pixel animations were nice and fluid, especially with the boss fights.”
- “The soundtrack is really chill, lo-fi, vibey, and really suits the visuals; and the rest of the sounds just have that good old-school 8-bit crunch.”
- “The art style is sparse.”
- “I was honestly not expecting much as I usually don't care for this kind of graphic style (at least Gato Roboto had some cute designs).”
- “While the aesthetic and mechanics are fairly barebones, the core gameplay is polished and offers something pleasantly familiar with a few characteristic features as far as metroidvanias go.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally described as chill and lo-fi, complementing the visuals well, but some users find it bland and lacking in variety across different stages. While the soundtrack captures a nostalgic 8-bit feel, certain key mechanics, particularly those related to music, do not receive consistent attention, leading to a less immersive experience. Overall, the music is considered decent but could benefit from more depth and variety.
- “The soundtrack is really chill, lo-fi, vibey, and really suits the visuals; and the rest of the sounds just have that good old-school 8-bit crunch.”
- “The music for stages was sadly really bland.”
- “There are a few mechs that simply don’t get the treatment others get (like the music playing mech as an example). With this mechanic being the most important aspect of these games, it’s unfortunate that it is not as thoroughly applied throughout the game.”
- “The music, while keeping up with the simple theme, was pretty good to boot.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding required for upgrades and achievements to be excessive and somewhat unnecessary, detracting from the overall experience. However, some users noted that achieving 100% completion can be done relatively quickly with minimal grinding, suggesting a mixed reception regarding the grinding aspect.
- “There's a lot of grinding if you want the upgraded suits, and I feel like there's no real reason for it to be as much as it is.”
- “Overall, Mech Chip was a worthwhile little experience to try out, even if getting 100% achievements ended up being grindy right at the end.”
- “Jumping is tedious without this.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game features minimal storytelling, with players primarily engaging in a collection of mechanics rather than a cohesive narrative. It is a short metroidvania experience, lasting around 1.5 to 2.5 hours, where the focus is on acquiring new mechs instead of traditional power-ups. Overall, the story aspect is largely absent, reminiscent of classic titles like Metroid 2.
- “There's not really any story to piece together, it's more like a sort of menagerie of mechanics.”
- “A short (1.5-2.5 hours for story, tack on another .5-1 for achievements) metroidvania where instead of collecting powers you collect new mechs to swap to.”
- “Not really any story, and 1-bit graphics, but is that any different from Metroid 2?”
replayability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game has limited replayability, with players noting that while it offers a decent experience for a single playthrough, the collectibles and passive upgrades do not significantly enhance the incentive to replay.
- “I don't think there's any replay value, but the game is decent for an evening of play.”
- “There are some collectibles and passive upgrades that you can find, but they won't add a lot of replay value.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The stability of the game is hindered by the form-switching mechanic, which allows players to change forms without any cooldown or energy restrictions, leading to potential gameplay disruptions and a less smooth experience.
- “The form switching wheel freezes time and there's no restriction in changing back and forth between forms (i.e. cooldown, energy usage), so you'll really just be enduring this nuisance when it could have been a smoother experience.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by its challenging yet accessible gameplay, complemented by 1-bit graphics and a Metroid-inspired art style that effectively immerses players in its world.
- “Hard but not frustrating, and the 1-bit graphics with the Metroid-inspired art style create a captivating atmosphere.”