Metal Ascension

About

Metal Ascension is a reverse bullet hell, survival game with rogue-lite elements! Defeat the wave of enemies on each floor to level up, install and upgrade your mech and establish fire superiority. In this fast-paced, top-down-shooter, use different combinations of weapons and pieces to destroy your enemies. Unlock up to 150 unique pieces to improve your mech. Can you reach the top floor and a…

Genres & Tags

Action

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game has potential with a unique blend of futuristic survival and bullet hell mechanics.
Once players understand the mechanics, the game can be enjoyable and offers a variety of weapon combinations.
The developer is responsive to player feedback, making adjustments to improve the early game experience.

The initial gameplay is confusing and frustrating, leading to a steep learning curve that may deter new players.
There is a lack of build variety and replayability, as players can complete the game quickly without significant upgrades.
The early game feels overly punishing, with limited resources and short levels that hinder progression.

gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay reviews indicate that while the mechanics, particularly drone-stacking, were initially unclear, recent updates have improved understanding and overall enjoyment, leading to a more solid gaming experience.
- “Now that I understand the importance of the drone-stacking mechanics, and thanks to the new patch, the game has become much easier to understand. I feel like the game is getting pretty solid!”
- “It could be faster to understand that this game is bad if there were any information about its mechanics.”
- “Now that I understand the importance of the drone-stacking mechanics, and thanks to the new patch, the game has become much easier to understand. I do feel like the game is getting pretty solid.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Many users feel that the game lacks significant replayability, as they were able to complete all achievements in just a few runs, suggesting that the content may be limited for extended play.
- “I got every achievement in 5 runs over the course of 5 hours, and there's not a whole lot of replayability after that.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again.”
- “The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying the game feel tedious and uninteresting.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging upgrades and an outstanding original soundtrack, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely amazing, with a perfect blend of genres that keeps the energy high.”
- “The music really enhances the gameplay experience, making every moment feel epic.”
- “I love the original score; it adds so much depth and emotion to the game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players feel that the early rounds for farming money are too brief, leading to frequent but unproductive trips to the shop due to insufficient funds for upgrades.
- “The early rounds, when you should be farming for money to upgrade, don't last long enough; short rounds mean more trips to the shop, but most of those are entirely wasted because you're poor.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “The amount of time required to grind for resources is excessive, leading to burnout rather than enjoyment.”