Mega City Force

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Mega City Force is a single player tactical shooter game. It was developed by Undreamed Games and was released on July 28, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 169 reviews

music13 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a challenging and addictive gameplay experience reminiscent of classic roguelikes, with a variety of characters and weapons that encourage different playstyles.
The retro aesthetic, including pixel art and an engaging synthwave soundtrack, creates a nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
Players appreciate the game's difficulty, which requires skill and strategy, making each run feel rewarding despite the frequent deaths.

Many players find the game excessively difficult, with some feeling that the challenge is unfair and not well-balanced, particularly in the early stages.
The game lacks substantial content, with only a few levels and limited progression options, leading to repetitive gameplay after a short time.
There are complaints about mechanics such as melee combat being ineffective, and issues with enemy AI and level design that can lead to frustrating experiences.

music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim, particularly for its nostalgic 80s and synthwave influences, which enhance the overall experience and complement the retro graphics. Many players find the soundtrack to be engaging and fitting, often describing it as "banging" and a highlight of the game. While some critiques mention a lack of variety in certain tracks, the overall sentiment is that the music significantly elevates the gameplay and atmosphere.
- “The 80s throwbacks with the music, themes, and skins are just plain awesome!”
- “Music is absolutely fantastic, especially so if you are a huge fan of synthwave.”
- “Retro 8-bit graphics with 16-bit effects and near-endless retro variety music make this a must play.”
- “1) The music tracks are pretty bland; you notice it when you collect audiotapes, and they all sound almost the same.”
- “I usually turn the in-game music down and play my own tunes, but not for this one.”
- “The soundtrack is fine, but it doesn't stand out.”
gameplay
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized as a challenging twin-stick shooter with rogue-like and RPG elements, praised for its addictive mechanics and retro aesthetic. While many players appreciate the difficulty and polished mechanics, some criticize the lack of depth, repetitive nature, and frustrating mechanics that detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a fun and varied experience, but its replayability and progression systems leave room for improvement.
- “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.”
- “I really appreciated the difficulty of this game; it is great. The gameplay is challenging, enjoyable, quick, and brutal as these types of games should be.”
- “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 it's pretty similar to Enter the Gungeon combined with a retrowave which makes it kind of unique but the game does run into some problems, gameplay gets kind of repetitive after a couple of runs and there isn't much to unlock other than a couple of skins, there isn't much in the element of roguelite as there's nothing you can unlock that will help you in future runs, but the biggest problem is difficulty scaling the game doesn't actually get harder with the other difficulties hard and extreme it just makes it annoying to play rooms get slightly bigger but add so many more enemies to the point where you get overwhelmed the second you walk into a new room.”
- “Its very short, and it feels like it's intentionally ridiculously hard to hide the tiny amount of content gameplay-wise.”
graphics
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming retro aesthetic, featuring pixelated art that evokes a nostalgic 80s vibe, complete with CRT scanline emulation. While some players appreciate the timeless quality and detail of the visuals, a few have noted issues with hitbox clarity due to thick lines. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's appeal, enhancing the addictive gameplay experience.
- “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!”
- “The retro graphics and soundtrack are a whole vibe.”
- “I am comparing it because you can feel that even the characters are kind of the same with different graphics.”
- “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.”
- “The weakest looking weapons with the lamest graphic effects are actually the best.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers exceptional replayability, particularly appealing to rogue-like fans, with its intricate details and vast potential for varied experiences. Players find it fun and challenging, suggesting that the addition of an endless mode could further enhance its replay value.
- “Any fan of the rogue-like genre will be filled with astonishment over the fine details and the vast amount of replayability.”
- “The game has near limitless potential, and if we ever get an endless mode, it will gain incredible value from replayability.”
- “This game is fun, challenging, and infinitely replayable.”
- “The game has near limitless potential, and if we ever get an endless mode, it will gain some crazy value from replayability.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and variety makes replaying the game feel tedious rather than exciting.”
- “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to dive back in, as the gameplay doesn't change significantly.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed emotional response, with some players questioning the sensitivity of others regarding certain game elements. Nostalgic reflections on past gameplay experiences suggest that emotional connections to games can vary significantly among players.
- “I played a lot, and I mean a lot of Nuclear Throne back in my more wholesome years.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is characterized by its lively and fast-paced humor, which many players find amusing and engaging. Overall, the comedic elements contribute positively to the gaming experience, making it enjoyable and entertaining.
- “Funny, perky, active, and fast game.”
- “Funny enough:”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a thoughtfully chosen color palette that evokes nostalgia, complemented by its arcade feel and the excitement of exploring 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.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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.”