- October 22, 2009
- Black Jacket Studios
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Metal Drift is a single player and multiplayer arcade racing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Black Jacket Studios and was released on October 22, 2009. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.
"Metal Drift" is a fast-paced multiplayer game set in a futuristic arena, where players control high-powered hover tanks and compete in team-based combat. With 5 distinct arenas and 56 possible weapon/upgrade combinations, players can employ different strategies and tactics to outmaneuver and outshoot their opponents. As players level up, they can unlock new ranks, weapons, and upgrades for even more diverse gameplay. Persistent stat tracking and leaderboards encourage players to hone their skills and climb the ranks.
- The gameplay is fun and engaging, especially when played with friends, offering a unique blend of tank combat and soccer mechanics.
- The game has a solid control system and offers a variety of weapons and upgrades that enhance the gameplay experience.
- Despite its small player base, the game has a dedicated community and can still be enjoyable when played with bots or in private matches.
- The game requires online registration to play, which has led to a dead player base and limited multiplayer options.
- Many players have reported frustrating controls and a lack of updates, making the game feel abandoned and incomplete.
- The AI is simplistic and the game lacks offline modes, which limits enjoyment for those without friends to play with.
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The gameplay is generally described as fun and engaging, likened to a mix of soccer and tank battles, with simple mechanics that encourage teamwork. While some players find it challenging and entertaining, others feel it can be average or potentially boring, especially when playing solo. Overall, the game features balanced weapons and upgrades, smooth graphics, and enjoyable audio elements, earning a positive reception for its potential and mechanics.
“The gameplay is very simple to understand; work with your team to take the ball that spawns in the middle to the opposing team's goal, which is right next to their spawn point.”
“The core gameplay is fun - basically soccer with tanks.”
“4 out of 5 stars for surprisingly entertaining gameplay & potential.”
“Gameplay is average; I can't tell if it is boring or not, though, since I cannot play alone.”
“The gameplay is very simple to understand: work with your team to take the ball that spawns in the middle to the opposing team's goal, which is right next to their spawn point.”
“However, the people who don't enjoy the game generally don't enjoy the gameplay - the game itself runs and handles fine.”
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Metal Drift is a arcade racing game with science fiction theme.
Metal Drift is available on PC and Windows.
Metal Drift was released on October 22, 2009.
Metal Drift was developed by Black Jacket Studios.
Metal Drift has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.
Metal Drift is a single player game with multiplayer support.
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