MECHBLAZE
- November 6, 2020
- ASTRO PORT
Get on SteamMechBlaze is a part of the Astro Saga universe, serving as a culmination of previous titles. It takes place 12 years after the Battle of the Super Electric Research Facility and the events leading to it . The game features notable characters and mechs from these titles, offering a connected and enhanced experience for fans of the series.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and approachable experience, especially for newcomers to the genre, with an easy mode that helps players get comfortable with the controls.
- It features smooth gameplay with a variety of weapons and enjoyable mech combat, reminiscent of classic titles like Cybernator and Metal Warriors.
- The graphics and aesthetic are appealing, with detailed backgrounds and a satisfying run and gun experience that keeps players engaged.
- The resolution is low, which can detract from the experience when played on larger screens, and the overall presentation feels mediocre.
- The checkpoint system can lead to frustrating situations where players respawn with low health and limited options, making it difficult to progress.
- Some controls are clunky and poorly designed for PC, which can hinder gameplay, especially when aiming at airborne enemies.
- gameplay8 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by smooth controls and a variety of weapon options, allowing players to feel powerful while navigating through its unforgiving challenges. Although the game features a lower resolution and lacks cut scenes or voice acting, it compensates with solid mechanics and multiple difficulty modes, making it accessible for different skill levels. Overall, players appreciate the engaging gameplay despite some initial trial and error in control customization.
“I love the controls on this game; you'll have to set the control layout in a way that feels intuitive for you, so there will be some trial and error until you find what works best. After that, it's all about the gameplay, which is very smooth. The things you can do in this game make you feel like a complete badass, although I have to say that the game is pretty easy on normal difficulty; you'll beat it in your first session if you stick to it.”
“Nice gameplay variety with different options for your primary and secondary weapons.”
“The gameplay is as fun as always with multiple difficulty modes so everyone can enjoy this.”
“It's a mech contra-like with unforgiving gameplay and mediocre overall presentation.”
“The mech moved a little slow, but the overall mechanics were solid.”
“Now you have control over your boosting mechanic, even having a dedicated button.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's graphics are praised for their impressive aesthetic and nostalgic 16-bit style, reminiscent of classic Sega Genesis and SNES games, with a massive scale and satisfying action. However, some users note that the level design detracts from the overall visual experience. Despite this, the art style remains a highlight, making the game worth playing for its graphics alone.
“The graphics are amazing, the scale is massive and the action feels satisfying.”
“I love the art style of this one.”
“The graphics are a nice 16-bit style with scaling and rotation - look up old SNES ads on YouTube to see what I am talking about if you aren't already familiar with those features.”
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story features engaging missions that include battles against large boss enemies, providing a dynamic gameplay experience. Players appreciate the weapon selection between missions, noting it enhances the overall narrative engagement compared to similar titles like Metal Warriors and Front Mission Gun Hazard.
“Some missions have you taking on a huge boss enemy.”
“It's better than Metal Warriors and maybe even Front Mission: Gun Hazard.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
“Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to engage the player.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music is considered decent, reminiscent of 16-bit gaming with digitized sound effects typical of the SNES and Sega Genesis era. While the soundtrack is serviceable, it complements the fine spritework and engaging gameplay, which also offers a variety of difficulty modes.
“The music is decent, and the sound effects have a digitized quality that was a staple of 16-bit gaming on the SNES and the Sega Genesis.”
“Features fine sprite work, serviceable music, good gameplay, and even more difficulty modes than ever before.”
“The music is decent, but the sound effects sound digitized, which was a staple of 16-bit gaming on the SNES and the Sega Genesis.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its simplicity and fun factor, contributing to its high replayability, making it an enjoyable experience that players are likely to return to frequently.
“A simple, fun, and extremely replayable game.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its stability, with users reporting no glitches or bugs, indicating a smooth and reliable gaming experience.
“The game runs smoothly without any glitches or bugs.”
“I haven't encountered any stability issues while playing.”
“The performance is rock solid, making for a seamless gaming experience.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The reviews do not provide specific insights into the monetization aspect of the game, focusing instead on the graphics and aesthetic style reminiscent of 16-bit SNES games. Therefore, no clear conclusions about monetization can be drawn from the provided text.
