Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess
- June 21, 2024
- Pizza Bear Games
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"Megacopter: Blades of the Goddess" is a sci-fi adventure game inspired by retro classics and TV shows of the 80's and 90's. Pilot the sentient Megacopter and battle Reptoid forces in various mission types across 4 different biomes. Command the Megacopter's weapons and take on an escalating threat level in your mission to defeat the Reptoid scum and bring sanity back to the Tri-state area.
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Reviews
- Megacopter successfully captures the nostalgic feel of the classic Strike series while introducing modern gameplay mechanics and a humorous, over-the-top story.
- The game features smooth controls, a variety of upgrade options for the helicopter, and engaging missions that keep the gameplay exciting.
- Players appreciate the vibrant graphics, catchy soundtrack, and the overall fun experience, making it a solid recommendation for fans of retro-style action games.
- The game can feel repetitive and short, with some players wishing for more content, such as additional missions or game modes to enhance replayability.
- Some mechanics, like the aiming system and boss difficulty spikes, can be frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve for new players.
- The soundtrack lacks variety, and certain story elements are poorly explained, which can detract from the overall experience.
- story96 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 82 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The story of Megacopter is described as a quirky and half-baked narrative that blends humor with a retro aesthetic, featuring over-the-top elements and a sci-fi premise involving battles against reptilian enemies. While some players find the storyline entertaining and fitting for the gameplay, others criticize it for lacking depth and clarity, particularly in mission objectives and character utilization. Overall, the game's engaging mechanics and replayability overshadow its narrative shortcomings, making it a fun experience despite its childish and chaotic storytelling.
“The most eye-catching point is the whacky story and premise, which the game leans into completely.”
“The story is a little bit odd-ball, but the game is fantastic and runs perfectly on the Steam Deck.”
“Come for the desert strike style gameplay, stay for the goofy story.”
“The weird story feels half-baked, and the last boss is way too easy; I’ve had more trouble delivering pizza than taking down Jeff.”
“And while this adds to the whacky story, it detracts heavily from character depth and overall explanations of why things happen.”
“Ignore the entire storyline, skip the dialogue, and instead bask in the symphony of destruction and mayhem that this title's got to offer.”
- music52 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 46 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The game's music has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating its fitting retro synth style and ability to enhance the gameplay experience. However, a common critique is the limited variety of tracks, leading to repetitiveness over time. Overall, while the soundtrack is generally well-liked, players feel that additional tracks would significantly improve the experience.
“The music changes from chill to thrill based off of combat status.”
“The soundtrack, though it only has a few tracks that are kind of repeated a lot, is a great match for that sense of hectic fun, really gets you in the right kind of zone.”
“I love the music, the cut scenes, the gore, and the badassness that I feel when I am piloting the megacopter!”
“The only gripe I have about this game is that the soundtrack is repetitive.”
“It's not a bad soundtrack, but it does get old after a while.”
“The second negative point is the low number of music tracks; a little more variety would have been appreciated here.”
- gameplay48 mentions
- 54 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a nostalgic homage to the classic "Desert Strike" series, featuring refined mechanics, responsive controls, and meaningful customization options that enhance the experience. While there is a learning curve and some aspects, like the az-tech features, may be poorly explained, the overall gameplay is engaging and fun, with a mix of challenging objectives and retro-inspired design. Players appreciate the ability to replay missions for upgrades, making it a compelling choice for both fans of the genre and newcomers alike.
“Fans of Desert Strike will love its challenging gameplay, dynamic objectives, and the nostalgic feel of piloting a heavily armed chopper through explosive scenarios.”
“The gameplay from the Strike series is there, but feels more refined and fluid, with customization options that meaningfully impact gameplay.”
“Most importantly, the gameplay is incredible.”
“And finally, I have no idea what most of the az-tech stuff does other than the dodge mechanic, so that whole part of the game was basically useless to me because it was so poorly explained.”
“If you're not familiar with the strike series, then I'd recommend downloading the demo or watching some gameplay.”
“While there's a bit of a learning curve, the ability to replay missions really helps one get used to the mechanics and allows for farming of tokens for upgrades.”
- graphics38 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The graphics of Megacopter are characterized by a charming retro aesthetic that evokes nostalgia for 90s games and anime, featuring vibrant colors and a consistent visual style. While some users describe the graphics as simple or cheap, they find them endearing and effective in enhancing the gameplay experience. Overall, the visuals are praised for being readable, impactful, and fitting well within the game's action-driven narrative.
“The colours are vibrant, the graphic style stays consistent and fun, delivering a very consistent visual language that really drives home the 90's game/cartoon feel.”
“A gorgeous action-driven top-down shooter with classic retro graphics, narrative, and feel.”
“A charming art style, reminiscent of 90s anime rounds out the experience.”
“Like the graphics, which look cheap, but sure they'll grow on you and become endearing, like it always happens with small indie-ish games?”
“☐ blown budget on graphic fidelity leaving core features unfinished”
“The graphics are simple, but effective.”
- humor24 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is described as bizarre, childish, and self-aware, contributing to its overall fun and engaging experience. Players appreciate the ridiculous cutscenes, hilarious dialogue, and quirky characters, all set against a backdrop of retro graphics and a catchy soundtrack. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that enhances the gameplay and adds to its charm.
“It is short, funny, goofy, and self-aware, and is amazing to play through.”
“The cutscenes and in-game dialogue are ridiculous and really funny.”
“Awesome retro synth-y music, hilarious dialogue, and... the helicopter is sentient??”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is seen as a mixed aspect; while the upgrade system allows for different ship development, many players feel that the lack of additional game modes limits replay value. Some reviewers suggest that introducing new modes could enhance replayability significantly, but currently, the experience is still considered worthwhile even after a single playthrough.
“The upgrade system adds replay value if you want to develop your ship differently.”
“Combining the upgrade system and mission clear times, I think this would bolster replayability significantly.”
“The only pressing issue the game has is replayability, but I'd say the experience is worth the time even if you only do one playthrough.”
“The only pressing issue the game has is replayability (if you come from a shmup background, this game may differ from a lot of your library in this aspect), but I'd say the experience is worth the time even if you only do one playthrough.”
“Combining the upgrade system and mission clear times, I think this would bolster replayability, especially as the game already tracks mission clear times.”
“If this game gets a new game mode with more replayability, I might increase the score.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the option to replay missions, which not only aids in mastering the game's mechanics but also facilitates the grinding necessary for farming tokens to enhance upgrades. However, some note that there is a learning curve involved.
