Metal Ascension

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Metal Ascension is a single player action game. It was developed by Don Pachi and was released on January 11, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

grinding2 negative mentions

The game offers a variety of weapons and build options, allowing players to experiment and find combinations that work for them.
Endless Mode provides extended gameplay after completing the initial levels, enhancing replayability.
The developer is responsive to player feedback, making adjustments to improve the game's difficulty and overall experience.

The early game is excessively difficult, making it hard for new players to progress and enjoy the experience.
There is a lack of meta progression and meaningful upgrades, leading to a feeling of stagnation after completing the initial levels.
The game can lead to early burnout due to its short levels and limited replayability, as players may quickly complete all achievements.

grinding
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Players feel that the grinding aspect is hindered by short early rounds, which limit opportunities to earn money for upgrades. This results in frequent, unproductive trips to the shop, as players struggle to accumulate enough resources.
- “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.”
- “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.”
replayability
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The game offers limited replayability, as players can achieve all accomplishments within a few runs, typically around five hours of gameplay. Once achievements are unlocked, there is little incentive to replay the game.
- “I got every achievement in 5 runs over the course of 5 hours, and there's not a whole lot of replayability after that.”