Mechstermination Force
- May 23, 2020
- Hörberg Productions
Get on SteamBattle 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…
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Reviews
- The game features a cool 3D map, good animations, and a simple yet appealing art style.
- Gameplay is fun and satisfying, especially when taking down giant machines, with high replay value due to unpredictable boss movements.
- The game has a colorful and cartoonish graphics style, with interesting boss designs and a solid soundtrack.
- Many players experience technical issues, including crashes, inability to launch, and graphical glitches, particularly on certain hardware.
- The movement controls can feel loose and irritating, making precision difficult, especially during challenging boss fights.
- There is no option to change resolution, and some players have reported issues with keyboard and mouse functionality.
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game features a colorful and appealing cartoonish art style that many players find visually pleasing. However, it suffers from significant graphical glitches, particularly on the main title page and in some stages, along with a lack of resolution options. Overall, while the graphics are generally well-received, the technical issues detract from the experience.
“I really like the cartoonish, colorful art style of the game; it's very pretty to look at.”
“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.”
“Simple, good art style.”
“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.”
“The main title page has a big graphical glitch and some stages have very minor graphical glitches in the background.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for being fun and engaging, with tight mechanics, impressive graphics, and enjoyable combat against mechs. However, players express frustration with the final boss, which feels disconnected from the rest of the game, and suggest a shift to a twin-stick control scheme to enhance the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, the majority of the gameplay is considered solid and entertaining.
“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).”
“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).”
- story8 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The story in "Mechstermination Force" is described as simple yet enjoyable, with engaging dialogue from soldiers in the main hub that adds charm and humor to the experience. While some users criticize the lack of depth in the narrative, others appreciate its straightforwardness and the overall fun of the game.
“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.”
“All right then, with all that said, 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.”
- music6 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, describing it as very good and enhancing the fun and engaging gameplay.
“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.”
“On the game itself: it's great, super tight gameplay, sweet graphics, awesome locations, the mechs are fun to fight, and the soundtrack is solid, but above all, the game is really fun.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game offers 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 mode, enhancing the overall experience and encouraging multiple runs.
“The replay value is high because the game is short and most of the bosses move unpredictably.”
“Short campaign but great replayability, especially in local co-op with my son.”
“Replay value is high because the game is short and most of the bosses move unpredictably.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game experiences notable stability issues, including a significant graphical glitch on the main title page and minor glitches in various stages. Additionally, players are unable to change the resolution, which may further impact the overall visual experience. Despite these issues, the game remains functional.
“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.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted through the engaging and often funny dialogue exchanged with soldiers in the main hub area, adding a lighthearted touch to the otherwise straightforward story. Players appreciate the blend of interesting and sweet interactions that enhance the overall 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.”
