Mechstermination Force
- May 23, 2020
- Hörberg Productions
Battle against massive bosses, jump and climb onto them to find their weakspots and blow them to kingdom come in this action packed platforming boss rush, from the creator of the Gunman Clive series. When the MegaMechs have taken control of the world, one small group of brave soldiers are still fighting for humanity's independence. Join them and lead the charge against the mechanical menace. Get…
Reviews
- Fun and addictive gameplay with satisfying boss battles and good visual/audio feedback.
- Colorful art style and interesting level designs enhance the overall experience.
- High replay value due to short campaign and engaging mechanics.
- Numerous technical issues, including crashes, inability to launch, and graphical glitches.
- Lack of resolution options and controller mapping, leading to frustrating gameplay.
- Some bosses are overly difficult, with loose movement mechanics making precision challenging.
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's graphics feature a colorful and appealing cartoonish art style that many players appreciate. However, there are notable issues, including a significant graphical glitch on the main title page and minor glitches in some stages, along with a lack of resolution options. Overall, while the visuals are generally well-received, technical flaws detract from the experience.
“I really like the cartoonish, colorful art and graphics style of the game; it's very pretty to look at.”
“The game has great, super tight gameplay, sweet graphics, awesome locations, and the mechs are fun to fight.”
“The graphics are visually appealing and enhance the overall experience of the game.”
“The main title page has a big graphical glitch, and in some stages, you'll encounter very minor graphical glitches in the background.”
“The game works, but there is no way to change the resolution, and there are some graphical glitches.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and engaging, featuring tight mechanics and enjoyable combat with mechs, complemented by impressive graphics and a solid soundtrack. However, some players find the gameplay frustrating at times, particularly with the final boss, which feels disconnected from the rest of the game. A common suggestion is to revamp the control scheme to a twin-stick format to enhance the overall experience.
“The action/gameplay was fun, sometimes frustrating, but fun.”
“On the game itself: it's great, super tight gameplay, sweet graphics, awesome locations, the mechs are fun to fight, the soundtrack is solid, but above all, the game is really fun.”
“Fun until the last boss, which, to me, makes no sense whatsoever in relation to everything that's been going on in the game prior (in terms of gameplay).”
“If I had one recommendation to the dev (other than fixing his game!), it would be to revamp the gameplay scheme and make it into a twin-stick gameplay instead of the super cumbersome scheme that is used at the moment (which works great for 95% of the game and absolutely not for the last boss).”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in Mechstermination Force is described as simple yet enjoyable, with engaging dialogue from soldiers in the main hub that adds depth and humor to the experience. While some users found the overall narrative lacking, others appreciated its straightforwardness and the game's fun action elements.
“The upgrades were pretty cool and the story was simple but good. The best part was when you were at the main hub area and you could talk to the soldiers on base; they had some interesting, sweet, and sometimes funny dialogue.”
“Mechstermination Force is a pretty okay and fun action game, with very cool looking boss designs, very good music, and a simple but good story.”
“The story is poorly developed and lacks depth.”
“I found the narrative to be confusing and unengaging.”
“The plot twists felt forced and didn't add to the overall experience.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, featuring a solid soundtrack with standout tracks, particularly the theme for gunmech five. Reviewers appreciate the music's contribution to the overall experience, enhancing the fun and excitement of gameplay alongside impressive graphics and engaging boss designs.
“The music is very good with some great tracks to listen to; my favorite has to be the theme for Gunmech Five.”
“Mechstermination Force is a pretty okay and fun action game, with very cool-looking boss designs, very good music, and a simple but engaging story.”
“The soundtrack is solid, but above all, the game is really fun.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its short campaign and the unpredictable movements of bosses, making each playthrough feel fresh. Players particularly enjoy the local co-op experience, enhancing the game's replay value.
“Short campaign but great replayability, especially in local co-op with my son.”
“The replay value is high because the game is short and most of the bosses move unpredictably.”
“Once you complete the game, there’s little incentive to play through it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices and branching paths makes replaying feel tedious.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including significant graphical glitches on the main title page and minor glitches during gameplay. Additionally, players are unable to adjust the resolution, which may further impact the overall visual experience.
“The main title page has a big graphical glitch, and some stages have very minor graphical glitches in the background.”
“The game works, but there is no way to change the resolution, and there are some graphical glitches.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the game's heavy reliance on grinding, particularly through repetitive boss fights that can become tedious and unenjoyable.
“An over-reliance on grinding the same frustrating boss fights over and over again.”
“The grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making the game less enjoyable.”
“I spent hours grinding for resources, but it felt like I was getting nowhere.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through engaging and amusing dialogue with soldiers in the main hub area, adding a lighthearted touch to the otherwise simple yet enjoyable story. Players appreciate the blend of interesting and sweet interactions that contribute to the overall charm of the experience.
“The upgrades were pretty cool and the story was simple but good. The best part was when you were at the main hub area and you could talk to the soldiers on base; they had some interesting, sweet, and sometimes funny dialogue.”