Mech Mechanic Simulator
- March 24, 2021
- Polyslash
- 12h median play time
Become a Mech Mechanic to deconstruct, rebuild, paint and fix gigantic iron machines. You live in an age of enormous machines and you better get ready to get your hands dirty!
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay that allows players to repair and customize mechs.
- The game has a unique setting and detailed mech designs that appeal to fans of the genre.
- Offers a satisfying progression system with various upgrades and missions.
- Repetitive gameplay that can become tedious after a short period.
- Poor optimization and performance issues, leading to lag and crashes.
- Limited content with only a few mechs available, which may lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
- gameplay184 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 71 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Mech Mechanic Simulator" is characterized by a repetitive yet satisfying loop of disassembling, repairing, and reassembling mechs, akin to other mechanic simulators like "Car Mechanic Simulator." While the game offers a unique sci-fi twist with its mech focus, many players find it lacks depth and variety, leading to a sense of monotony over time. Despite its appealing graphics and some enjoyable mechanics, the overall experience is hindered by bugs, limited content, and a lack of engaging gameplay elements, making it more suitable for fans of the genre looking for a casual experience rather than a robust simulation.
“A simple gameplay loop that allows you to not think too much and happily take out parts, fix them up/replace them, and reassemble the mech.”
“The core gameplay loop is to disassemble and reassemble already made mechs.”
“You work as a mech mechanic with your own little garage where you can maintain one mech at a time, as you take apart mechs, you can hold two pieces of its chassis in your two workstations.”
“Tedious boring gameplay with decent graphics.”
“The gameplay loop is pretty repetitive, but I knew that upon purchasing it.”
“The game is technically playable, but the parade of bugs, typos, and gameplay issues detract from the experience.”
- story63 mentions
- 5 % positive mentions
- 90 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal, lacking a compelling narrative or backstory, which leaves players feeling unfulfilled despite the interesting world. While players can engage in mech repair and customization, the missions primarily involve sending mechs on automated tasks rather than active participation, leading to a sense of repetitiveness and a lack of meaningful progression. Overall, the game appeals more to those who enjoy mechanics and crafting rather than those seeking a rich story or action-packed gameplay.
“One of the perks of being a mech mechanic is you can own the mechs (up to 4), and you can send them on missions that can gain you resources (for crafting), money, prestige, or mech parts.”
“The game also gives players the ability to buy their own mechs which can be used in missions.”
“The game also includes some other elements besides fixing things such as a global stock market for the mech companies that reacts to events in the game, customization of mechs (not just repairs) and several mission types where you pilot the mechs themselves for testing, though I haven’t unlocked this feature yet; it looks promising.”
“This would be okay for a game that has a solid story, but this game has no story at all - it barely has a backstory, even though the world seems interesting enough to allow for more.”
“There's no actual missions you can play, you just send out your mechs and they do stuff in the background while you continue fixing mechs.”
“What they're showing is calibration missions, and you'll stop doing those quickly once you realize they're repetitive and add no value.”
- graphics30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent to good, with some users praising the visual appeal and design, particularly in the corporate cyberpunk setting. However, there are complaints about performance issues, lack of graphical settings, and occasional bugs that detract from the experience. Overall, while the graphics are considered above average for the price point, they do not reach a level that is particularly groundbreaking or impressive.
“The graphics and visual appeal are really well done.”
“Graphics look really good and it's beautiful to look around the workshop.”
“The overall graphics and models are nice, the design of the mechs is clear for their purpose and the level of detail works with the type of game.”
“The only bad thing I can say about this game is the lack of graphical settings.”
“Graphics could be better.”
“Graphics are outdated.”
- grinding23 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is widely described as tedious and repetitive, with many players finding the minigames and repair tasks to become monotonous over time. While some appreciate the chill, zen-like quality of grinding, others feel it detracts from the overall enjoyment, leading to a sense of it being more work than fun. Despite its engaging concepts, the grind can quickly become a chore, making it difficult for players to stay invested in the long run.
“Tedious, boring gameplay with decent graphics.”
“This became extremely tedious after a while.”
“The issue with this game is it veers slightly too much into the 'work/grindy' area of a game.”
- music18 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its chill and unobtrusive nature, while others find it repetitive and uninspired. Many users express a desire for more variety, including the option to add custom tracks, as the current soundtrack does not significantly enhance the gameplay experience. Overall, while the music sets a decent atmosphere, it lacks the depth and diversity that players hope for.
“This is definitely a game where you can just kick back, throw on some chill music, and zone out to once you get into the rhythm of things.”
“The soundtrack is unobtrusive, but helps set the scene.”
“Zen fun with 8D audio soundtrack.”
“Music is uninspired and repetitive.”
“The music is pretty awful but you can just mute it and play your own in the background, too.”
“First flaw is the music, it's the same song, on repeat, it got muted after the first 20 minutes.”
- optimization9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is widely criticized, with users reporting significant performance issues, including lag during key gameplay actions and inconsistent performance regardless of graphics settings. Many feel that the game is poorly optimized and overly complicated, detracting from its potential and enjoyment. Overall, players express a strong desire for improvements in optimization to enhance the gaming experience.
“This game isn't well optimized, but it can be done.”
“Instead of just letting you do things faster, they focus on letting you do more things to further improve your performance.”
“Being able to predict how a part will turn out based on my performance would be nice or at least make it a consistent pass or fail.”
“Forget even trying this unoptimized and uninspired piece of abandon-ware.”
“Edit: I failed to mention the performance-based bugs that seem to occur independent of graphics quality.”
“Poorly optimized and has a bit of lag when trying to take limbs off the mechs or trying to dismantle said limbs; also lags badly during cleaning the mech.”
- stability7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a mixed bag, with users reporting numerous bugs and visual glitches that can be disorienting, though none are game-breaking. While some players find the objectives tedious rather than buggy, others have experienced sound issues and inconsistent interactions, suggesting a need for further polish and updates from the developers.
“The game is buggy and it appears that the devs have given up on it.”
“Plenty of visual glitches when looking/moving that are disorienting and make me 'fall down the stairs'.”
“The clicks on putting parts back is buggy.”
- monetization7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 86 % negative mentions
The monetization aspect of the game has been widely criticized, with many users labeling it a cash grab that has led to its abandonment by developers. While some acknowledge the initial passion behind the game, the lack of meaningful updates and the presence of advertisements suggest a focus on profit over player experience. Overall, the game is seen as having great potential that was ultimately squandered for short-term financial gain.
“MMS is not as detailed or in-depth as something like World of Guns, but it also isn't filled with microtransactions.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money to enjoy the game.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without requiring constant purchases.”
“Was great when it first hit the stage and was excited to see where they would go, but it turns out it was just a cash grab and now it's abandonware.”
“The devs had so much they could have done with this game, yet it is simply just a cash grab so they can move on to another cash grab game.”
“A great concept with heaps of potential that has been abandoned after the developers' cash grab goals were achieved.”
- humor5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is mixed; while the android NPC is described as annoying and unfunny, some players find the character amusing in a quirky way. Overall, the humor is seen as a lighthearted addition to the gameplay, despite some minor graphical bugs that add to the comedic experience rather than detract from it.
“The Android helper is hilarious.”
“Overall, it's a very cool take on a mechanic simulator, and the Android is genuinely funny.”
“There are some minor graphical bugs, but they are not game-breaking and are more funny than annoying.”
“Lastly, the 'android' (tutorial NPC bot) is not funny, helpful, likable, or a good antagonist.”
“He is totally pointless, wandering around the place talking like an annoying, unfunny character.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is mixed; while players find it enjoyable, they express frustration over unresolved issues and a lack of developer support. Additionally, the infinite money mechanic in the stock market detracts from the overall experience.
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players report that while the game offers an engaging start with enjoyable mechanics and futuristic mech customization, its replayability suffers significantly due to a lack of long-term goals and repetitive gameplay. Once players max out their resources and mechs, they find little incentive to continue, leading to a sense of tedium and diminished fun after just a few hours of play. Overall, the game may have some replay value, but it quickly becomes limited and unfulfilling.
“The replayability is really high due to the variety of strategies you can employ and the different outcomes based on your choices.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making it enjoyable to dive back in and try different approaches.”
“The game encourages experimentation, which keeps the replay value fresh and exciting.”
“The entire gameplay is built around tediousness and the replayability is really low.”
“After a few hours, the game just has no other goal which then kills the fun.”
“I feel like you could max out in a few hours after your first playthrough.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a desire for a richer atmosphere in the game, indicating that while it is not a major issue, an enhanced ambiance would improve the overall experience.
“Not a big problem, but I kind of wish there was more atmosphere in the game.”