Mega City Force
- July 28, 2023
- Undreamed Games
- 38h median play time
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Get on itch.io Store"Mega City Force" is a fast-paced action game where players become agents of a task force fighting to uphold the law in a crime-ridden city. Engage in fierce battles against corrupt corporations, criminals, and psychopaths, while collecting iconic synth-wave tracks on audio cassettes from defeated bosses. Immerse yourself in the game's headquarters with the mesmerizing melodies of artists such as Droid Bishop and Timecop1983.
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Steam Deck
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a fantastic retro aesthetic with beautiful pixel graphics and an engaging synthwave soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is fast-paced and addictive, with a variety of characters and weapons that offer different playstyles, making each run feel unique.
- Despite its difficulty, the game is rewarding and encourages players to improve their skills, with many players finding it enjoyable and challenging.
- The game can be excessively difficult, even on casual mode, leading to frustration for players who may not enjoy such high levels of challenge.
- There are complaints about the lack of meaningful progression and permanent upgrades, making it feel less like a true roguelike and more like an arcade game.
- Some players have noted issues with level design and enemy mechanics, including cheap deaths from off-screen attacks and poorly designed boss encounters.
- music54 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, with many reviewers praising its retro-inspired soundtrack that perfectly complements the game's aesthetic. The diverse and high-quality tracks, particularly in the synthwave genre, enhance the overall experience, making it a standout feature for players. While some noted a few bland tracks among the collectables, the majority found the music to be engaging and integral to the game's appeal.
“The music is absolutely fantastic, especially if you are a huge fan of synthwave.”
“Mega City Police has a fantastic soundtrack, and that's probably what stands out more than anything else to me.”
“The retro graphics and soundtrack are a whole vibe.”
“1) Music tracks are pretty bland (you notice it when you get collectible audiotapes, and they all sound almost the same).”
“Usually I turn the in-game music down and turn my own tunes, but not for this one.”
“I suppose its soundtrack is fine, I'll give it that.”
- gameplay53 mentions
- 32 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its smoothness, responsive controls, and challenging mechanics, making it enjoyable for fans of twin-stick shooters and rogue-like elements. However, some players note issues with depth, repetitive elements, and difficulty scaling that can lead to frustration. Overall, while the core gameplay is solid and addictive, it could benefit from more content and refinement in certain mechanics.
“The gameplay is smooth, has great flow, responsive controls, and is quite difficult.”
“The gameplay is fun and varied, and while I don't quite know how to advance just yet, it's the sort of gameplay that makes me excited to dig in and figure it out.”
“Its combination of addictive mechanics, charming artistic design, and rewarding challenge makes it an unforgettable experience.”
“Tl:dr game feels like someone called a game designer to build a game with one phone call and had them work entirely in a vacuum without playtesting or peer critique and the core gameplay ultimately lacks any substance or depth.”
“The game is pretty fun, but the gameplay gets kind of repetitive after a couple of runs and there isn't much to unlock other than a couple of skins. The biggest problem is difficulty scaling; the game doesn't actually get harder with the other difficulties, it just makes it annoying to play.”
“It's very short, and it feels like it's intentionally ridiculously hard to hide the tiny amount of content gameplay-wise.”
- graphics28 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro aesthetic, featuring charming pixel art and 80s-inspired designs that enhance the overall experience. Many players appreciate the fluid movement and nostalgic visuals, which include emulated CRT scanlines, creating a captivating atmosphere. However, some users noted issues with hitbox clarity and personal preferences regarding line thickness, suggesting that while the graphics are generally well-received, there are minor areas for improvement.
“Fast paced, cool graphics, and neat character designs!”
“From the moment I ventured into Megacity Police for the first time, I was captivated by its distinctive and charming art style.”
“Retro graphics - not content with just having 80's artwork style and pixel graphics, they've even gone as far as to emulate CRT scanlines and screen shape - beautiful!”
“Not sure what I was expecting, but I didn't vibe with the controls, weapons, or art style.”
“The weakest looking weapons with the lamest graphic effects are actually the best.”
“And as for the graphics, personally I prefer it if the lines were a bit thinner; the hitboxes are really confusing when they're so thick.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game offers significant replayability through its unique character abilities, diverse weapon combinations, and multiple difficulty levels, appealing to fans of short, retro-styled shooters and rogue-like genres. While some players note the potential for speedrunning, the variety of characters and playstyles ensures that each playthrough feels fresh and engaging. Overall, the game is praised for its fun, challenging nature and the promise of even greater replay value with future updates.
“Lots of replayability with 8 characters and 3 difficulties to keep you busy.”
“The vibe is good, the replayability is there, and each run has felt fresh up to this point.”
“This game is fun, challenging, and infinitely replayable.”
“Despite a lack of dynamic elements, its simple formula and short levels provide some replayability due to a mountain of guns and enough viable characters to offer a fair range of playstyles to try.”
“Full price is a tad high given it can be speedrun in 15 minutes, even if the replay value is respectable.”
“The game has near limitless potential, and if we ever get an endless mode, it will gain some crazy value from replayability.”
- character development2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the fast-paced gameplay and appealing graphics, highlighting the character designs as a standout feature. However, there is no mention of in-depth character development or growth, suggesting that while the designs are visually impressive, the characters may lack substantial depth.
“There are a lot of great little references in here, and the character design is very pleasing.”
“Fast-paced, cool graphics, and neat character designs!”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a mixed emotional response, with some players questioning the sensitivity of others regarding certain game elements. Nostalgic players reflect on their past experiences with the game, suggesting a deep emotional connection formed during their earlier gaming years.
- optimization2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is praised for its stability, consistently maintaining a smooth 60 fps throughout all levels.
“The optimization is impressive, maintaining a stable 60 fps throughout every level played.”
“The game's performance is optimized beautifully, ensuring a smooth experience without any noticeable drops in frame rate.”
“I appreciate the attention to optimization; it really enhances the overall gameplay experience.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
“Despite the game's potential, poor optimization results in long loading times and inconsistent performance.”
“I experienced numerous crashes and glitches, which severely impacted my overall enjoyment of the game.”
- humor2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is characterized by its lively and fast-paced humor, which keeps the experience engaging and entertaining for players. Overall, it successfully delivers a funny and upbeat atmosphere.
“A funny, perky, and fast-paced game that keeps you entertained.”
“The humor is spot on and adds a delightful twist to the gameplay.”
“It's packed with clever jokes and witty dialogue that make every moment enjoyable.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a thoughtfully chosen color palette that evokes nostalgia, complementing the arcade feel as players navigate its procedurally generated levels.
“I enjoy the game for its arcade feel and atmosphere.”
“The carefully selected color palette contributes to the atmosphere and evokes a sense of nostalgia as you explore its procedurally generated levels.”
“The game feels lifeless and lacks any real sense of immersion, making it hard to get invested in the world.”
“Despite the interesting premise, the atmosphere is flat and uninspired, failing to draw players into the experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessive and unenjoyable, leading to a negative experience overall.
“The game is very grindy and unfun.”
“Grinding feels like a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“I spent hours grinding, but it just became tedious and repetitive.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report issues with stability, particularly noting that certain weapons, such as the minigun, burst rifle, and electric gauntlets, exhibit buggy behavior, which detracts from the overall gameplay experience.
“The charging weapons feel really buggy; I'm talking about the minigun, burst rifle, and electric gauntlets. They all behaved inconsistently, or maybe there was some game mechanic I wasn't aware of.”
