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Metal Fatigue

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89%Game Brain Score
graphics, gameplay
optimization, atmosphere
93% User Score Based on 245 reviews
Critic Score 70%Based on 1 reviews

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Metal Fatigue is a single player and multiplayer real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Zono and was released on July 31, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"Metal Fatigue" is a real-time strategy game that combines mech combat with base-building and resource management. Players can design and customize their own mechs, known as "Hounds," using a variety of weapons and equipment. The game is set in a futuristic world where corporations compete for resources and power, with a single-player campaign and multiplayer modes available.

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93%
Audience ScoreBased on 245 reviews
graphics11 positive mentions
optimization2 negative mentions
  • Metal Fatigue features innovative mechanics, such as customizable mechs and multi-layered battlefields, providing a unique and engaging gameplay experience.
  • The nostalgia factor is strong, with many players recalling fond memories of playing the game in their youth, making it a beloved classic among RTS fans.
  • The game allows for strategic depth through its three-tiered combat system, where players can manage units and resources across orbital, surface, and underground layers.
  • The game suffers from dated graphics and a cumbersome user interface that does not scale well with modern resolutions, making it difficult to read text and navigate menus.
  • Pathfinding issues and slow unit movement can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, especially during intense battles.
  • Compatibility problems with modern operating systems, such as Windows 11, can hinder the overall experience, with some players reporting crashes and other technical difficulties.
  • graphics
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are widely criticized for being outdated, with many users noting issues such as low-resolution textures, blurriness, and poor compatibility with modern displays. While some appreciate the nostalgic charm and gameplay, the consensus is that the visuals have not aged well and would benefit from a significant update or remaster to enhance the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, the game's solid gameplay and engaging story continue to resonate with fans.

    • “Amazing gameplay, graphics (at the time when the game came out), and story.”
    • “The graphics themselves are okay and kind of impressive for a 3D RTS of its era, but that's not the issue here, it's the style and overall 'look' of the game.”
    • “If you can see past the slightly broken visuals, there is an amazing game here.”
    • “Like other players said; the game aged poorly, the visuals are blurry regardless of the resolution you try to play.”
    • “The long and short of it all is that the old graphics and menus are a direct translation to this without any updating or consideration for the modern-day resolutions that we are using, causing a visual mess.”
    • “However, the graphics leave much to be desired.”
  • gameplay
    47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Metal Fatigue offers a unique gameplay experience within the real-time strategy genre, featuring innovative mechanics such as customizable "combots" and multi-tiered maps that allow for orbital, surface, and underground combat. While some aspects, like AI and unit pathing, show their age, the core gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable, with a strong emphasis on strategy and unit creation. Overall, the game is praised for its distinctive mechanics and depth, making it a noteworthy title despite its outdated graphics and minor flaws.

    • “Central to Metal Fatigue’s gameplay are the combots, modular mechs that can be customized with different torsos, arms, and legs to create units tailored to specific combat scenarios.”
    • “The gameplay itself is still amazing.”
    • “The combot customization and salvaging enemy parts in the heat of battle makes for some very chaotic gameplay at times.”
    • “Terrible UI, units behave like idiots and the gameplay isn't worth it.”
    • “Unfortunately, the actual strategy and gameplay bit is awful.”
    • “If you use bigger resolutions, the game icons and texts become so tiny it severely hinders gameplay.”
  • story
    39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story of "Metal Fatigue" is set in a richly imagined 23rd century, featuring humanity's encounter with an ancient alien civilization, the Hedoth. Players navigate through multiple campaigns, each with unique narratives that explore themes of betrayal and loyalty, while also allowing for character and unit upgrades. While the storyline is generally well-received, some players note that it could benefit from further development, and the gameplay experience can be hindered by technical issues and challenging mission designs.

    • “The story of Metal Fatigue is set in the 23rd century, a time when humanity has achieved faster-than-light travel and encountered remnants of an ancient alien civilization, the Hedoth.”
    • “Add on to this that you get one campaign for each of the three factions with a pretty decent story in all of them that shows the dynamic between the main characters and that of each faction; this game truly has a lot to offer.”
    • “Gripping story about love, loyalty, and betrayal.”
    • “The storyline is okay, but definitely leaves room for improvement.”
    • “Only issue is in the campaign, which is how your 'hero' units are always meant to carry you, but if they die, you lose the mission.”
    • “A single mission can go for a long time with open fronts everywhere and, while the assault is relentless, the unbalanced low resources slows you down so much that you are always playing catch up... it doesn't become challenging, it becomes boring.”
  • music
    27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the soundtrack for its ability to enhance the atmosphere and tension of corporate warfare, while others criticize it as dated or unfitting for a real-time strategy game. Notably, the absence of the rimtech faction's classical music has disappointed many players, who feel that the replacement tracks do not match the game's tone. Overall, while some tracks are considered solid, others are deemed mediocre or even "trash," leading to a polarized reception of the game's musical composition.

    • “The soundtrack complements the atmosphere, providing a tense, industrial tone that underscores the high-stakes nature of corporate warfare.”
    • “The game's soundtrack is overall pretty solid, with the main theme being an absolute banger, but most tracks do still sound a bit dated.”
    • “The music is great.”
    • “Major downside though, the Rimtech faction is missing its classical music soundtrack; it plays the Milagro music instead.”
    • “I cannot stress enough how bland and uninspired this half-assed soundtrack is.”
    • “Not only is the music ludicrously unfitting for a real-time strategy game, but it's just garbage in general.”
  • humor
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it unfunny and chaotic, while others appreciate the charm of its quirky elements, such as mobile turrets. Despite a few amusing bugs and errors, the overall comedic execution seems to fall flat for many, leading to a mixed reception.

    • “Still a few bugs and hilarious errors present, but there's a charm from the old ages.”
    • “One funny thing is that the turrets in this game are mobile: they can hover around, and you can rearrange them, but slowly though.”
    • “Funny and interesting note: this was a 3D RTS back in 2000 before Blizzard made it cool with the release of Warcraft III in 2006.”
    • “The problem is, they went too far and it ended up being an unfunny mess.”
    • “To summarize, this is an unbalanced, hard-to-play, unfunny, confusing, and bug-ridden game.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the customization options that enable them to optimize units for various battle strategies, but there are concerns about the overall optimization and lack of updates. The ability to upgrade pilots and forces between missions adds a unique layer to the gameplay experience.

    • “The narrative campaigns are unique in the sense that you can upgrade your pilots and forces between missions to improve their performance.”
    • “Not very optimized nor updated sadly.”
    • “The level of customization allows for a personal approach to battles, as players can design units optimized for speed, firepower, or durability.”
  • atmosphere
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere is characterized by a tense, industrial tone, enhanced by a complementary soundtrack that effectively underscores the high-stakes nature of corporate warfare.

    • “The game's environment is richly detailed, immersing players in a world that feels alive and reactive to their actions.”
    • “The lighting and sound design create an eerie ambiance that keeps you on edge, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The soundtrack complements the atmosphere, providing a tense, industrial tone that underscores the high-stakes nature of corporate warfare.”
    • “The environments feel lifeless and uninspired, lacking the detail and immersion needed to draw players into the world.”
    • “Despite the potential for a rich setting, the atmosphere falls flat, leaving players feeling disconnected and unengaged.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game experiences notable stability issues, including compatibility and graphical problems that require extensive troubleshooting to optimize settings for different monitor resolutions. While the gameplay is enjoyable, these bugs detract from the overall experience.

    • “There are a whole bunch of compatibility issues, alongside graphical problems, and a lot of troubleshooting is required to find the best graphic settings for your monitor resolution with the least amount of pixelation.”
    • “Great game; unfortunately, it's mildly buggy.”
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Metal Fatigue is a real-time strategy game with science fiction theme.

Metal Fatigue is available on PC and Windows.

Metal Fatigue was released on July 31, 2018.

Metal Fatigue was developed by Zono.

Metal Fatigue has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its optimization.

Metal Fatigue is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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