Metal Gunner
- June 16, 2020
- KIMYS STUDIOS
Get on Steam"Metal Gunner" is a single-player VR action game with full controller support, where you battle waves of enemy robots across five mission planets. The defense mode offers a new challenge, defending your base from robots attacking from all sides. Practice mode: a place to perfect your robot's movements, jumps, and weapon attacks. With four levels of difficulty, the challenge keeps increasing.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gameplay, graphics, and sound are well-executed, providing an enjoyable experience.
- Weapon use is intuitive and allows for precise targeting, enhancing the fun factor.
- The game is accessible for VR beginners and offers a good mech experience at a low price.
- The lack of checkpoints and save points can lead to repetitive gameplay, especially during boss battles.
- Some players experience motion sickness, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- The game requires additional polish and options for VR settings to improve the user experience.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story begins engagingly with an enjoyable introduction and training missions, but players encounter a sudden difficulty spike during a boss battle, leaving them uncertain about how to proceed. Overall, the game performs well across different VR setups, including the Meta Quest 2 and Oculus Rift.
“The story is engaging from the very beginning, with a fun intro, training, and mission setup.”
“I played it with Meta Quest 2 and Virtual Desktop, and the story really drew me in.”
“The narrative kept me on my toes, especially during the boss battle at the end of the first mission.”
“Got to the end of a relatively easy first mission and was wiped out straight away by a boss battle with no clue how to defeat it.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered decent for the game's price point, with users noting that they meet expectations without being exceptional.
“The graphics are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
“The visuals are impressive, especially considering the game's price point.”
“The art style and attention to detail in the graphics are remarkable.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the story.”
“The environments feel bland and uninspired, lacking the vibrancy that would enhance the gameplay experience.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is consistently praised for being enjoyable and free of bugs, contributing to a smooth and engaging experience for players.
“The gameplay is fun and bug-free.”
“Gameplay, graphics, sound.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers an enjoyable experience for a single playthrough, but lacks significant replay value, making it less appealing for multiple runs.
“Very nice for a single run through, but not much in the way of replay value.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play again.”
“The lack of varied outcomes makes replaying feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
