Metal Drift
- October 22, 2009
- Black Jacket Studios
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- 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.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 30 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
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.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 22 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally described as decent and smooth, with steady framerates and intuitive physics, making it accessible even on lower-end PCs. While not groundbreaking, they are considered satisfactory for the gameplay experience, particularly for fans of action-oriented genres. Overall, the visuals complement the game's mechanics without being a standout feature.
“Good graphics without the cost of a high PC; my laptop could run this smoothly at 4 years old.”
“Smooth lighting graphics, the boom, and the audio commentary during gameplay is awesome.”
“The graphics are nice and the framerate is steady.”
“By the way, graphics are not something special...”
“If this game looks like the type of thing you might find fun to try, don't think the negative reviews are due to this being a broken mess with wonky physics and terrible graphics - this isn't fireworks simulator or something.”
“If you're a graphics snob (like my lame friends) then you probably won't touch it.”
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game "Metal Drift" lacks any narrative or story mode, leaving players without a traditional campaign or setting to engage with. While the gameplay features an entertaining announcer, the absence of a story element has disappointed many users. Overall, the game is more focused on multiplayer action than storytelling.
“There's absolutely no story whatsoever in Metal Drift, but the announcer during games is actually more entertaining than you'd think.”
“Almost empty servers and... no story mode.”
“It's not a new $60 AAA game, it's not a mobile game, and it's not a single player campaign story mode with a multiplayer mode.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users report minor stability issues primarily related to glitches with the hyperspace power-up, but these do not significantly impact the overall gameplay experience.
“There are some glitches with the hyperspace power-up, but aside from that, I don't really have any problems with it.”
