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.
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 with a variety of weapons.
- The lack of checkpoints or 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 polishing and additional options for VR controls to improve the user experience.
- story6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story is engaging from the start, featuring an enjoyable introduction and training missions. However, players have noted a sudden difficulty spike during boss battles, which can be frustrating due to a lack of guidance on how to defeat them. Overall, the game performs well across different VR setups.
“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 kept me hooked throughout.”
“The narrative unfolds beautifully, making each mission feel significant and immersive.”
“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 a budget-friendly game, with users noting that they meet expectations given the price point.
“The graphics are stunning and really bring the game world to life.”
“The visuals are impressive, especially considering the game's price point.”
“The art style is unique and beautifully crafted, making every scene a visual treat.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”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 gaming experience.
“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 tedious and uninteresting.”
