METAL SUITS: Counter-attack

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METAL SUITS: Counter-attack is a single player arcade hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Eggtart Inc and was released on February 12, 2025. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Don't tick him off. It is a side-scrolling run-and-gun action game set in the future. The main character, Kevin, who lost everything and was reborn as a cyborg, begins to take revenge on Golida, an alien who took everything from him. In 4373. Kevin was once hailed as a war hero. Now an old and sick veteran, he is living a peaceful old age on a nursing spaceship with his beloved dog 'Andy'. Until t…

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64%Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

humor3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Fast-paced platformer with engaging gameplay and a variety of quirky power-ups.
Great visual presentation and soundtrack, appealing to fans of pixel art.
Offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of classic arcade games, with fun mechanics and challenging boss fights.

Frustrating one-hit kill traps and confusing map layouts detract from the overall experience.
Some abilities can feel useless in certain situations, leading to moments of frustration.
The game struggles with balancing its various gameplay elements, resulting in a tedious experience at times.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38% positive mentions, 24% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay has received mixed reviews; while some players find it enjoyable and fun with solid mechanics and a variety of character suits, others feel that attempts to innovate within the run-and-gun formula lead to a tedious experience. The visual and audio elements are praised, but the focus on gameplay has come at the expense of deeper storytelling.
- “The visual presentation was great, the soundtrack was really good, and the gameplay felt fun, so I added the game to my wishlist in anticipation of the full release.”
- “Solid gameplay, lots of suits with their own movesets, explosive alien-busting goodness... it's really good!”
- “But all good with the game, mechanics are great, graphics excellent, enough checkpoints (it's difficult) and it's fun and funny.”
- “Obviously, the game has sacrificed in-depth storytelling to focus on something else: the gameplay.”
- “I have no problems with a game taking inspiration from another game and adding things of its own to the gameplay formula, but it needs to be done right.”
- “Tries to add new things of its own to a successful run-and-gun gameplay formula, yet all of them bring the experience down in one way or the other, resulting in a tedious and disappointing gameplay.”
story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33% positive mentions, 17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The story in "Metal Suits" is straightforward, centering on a war veteran named Kevin and his quest for revenge as a space colonel. While the narrative is simple, the developers have included substantial background information that enhances the worldbuilding, even though the focus remains primarily on gameplay rather than in-depth storytelling. Overall, players find the story serviceable but secondary to the fun gameplay experience.
- “But while the story is very simple, there's a decent amount of background information available.”
- “The devs certainly didn't need to do this, but they did, and I actually appreciate this attempt at decent worldbuilding to complement the basic story.”
- “The story in Metal Suits is pretty straightforward: you are an acclaimed war veteran named Kevin.”
- “Obviously, the game has sacrificed in-depth storytelling to focus on something else: the gameplay.”
- “Metal Suits: Counter-Attack is a 2D action platformer about a space colonel who seeks out on a mission to get revenge for his friend.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their excellent pixel art style, which stands out and enhances the overall experience. While there are minor inconsistencies, such as outdated enemy graphics, the visuals are generally well-received and contribute positively to the game's mechanics and enjoyment.
- “But all good with the game, mechanics are great, graphics excellent, enough checkpoints (it's difficult) and it's fun and funny.”
- “Well designed soundtracks as well as the pixel art style which immediately caught my attention.”
- “I do note a few inconsistencies here and there, like how the notes for one of the enemies display the wrong or outdated graphic, specifically the gold orc.”
- “This can make one wonder if the game is a direct ripoff of Broforce with different visuals, but that's not true, as Metal Suits does a bunch of things quite differently.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions
Players find that the grinding elements in the game detract from the overall experience, making it feel tedious and disappointing despite attempts to innovate within the run and gun formula.
- “The game tries to add new elements to its successful run-and-gun gameplay formula, but each addition ultimately detracts from the experience, leading to tedious and disappointing gameplay.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore, making the game more of a slog than an enjoyable experience.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding in this game quickly becomes exhausting, turning what could be exciting gameplay into a monotonous task.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that it adds to the overall fun experience alongside great mechanics and graphics. The humor complements the challenging gameplay, making it an enjoyable adventure.
- “The game is not only challenging but also filled with hilarious moments that keep you entertained.”
- “The humor in this game is spot on, making even the toughest levels enjoyable.”
- “I love how the game balances difficulty with laugh-out-loud moments; it really enhances the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users praising the soundtrack as "really good" and complementing it alongside the visual presentation. Overall, the music contributes to an enjoyable gameplay experience, leading some players to eagerly anticipate the full release.
- “The visual presentation was great, the soundtrack was really good, and the gameplay felt fun, so I added the game to my wishlist in anticipation of the full release.”
- “The art and music are both great.”

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METAL SUITS: Counter-attack is a arcade hack and slash game with science fiction theme. Common tags for METAL SUITS: Counter-attack include indie, boomer shooter, 2d, aliens, pixel graphics and others.

METAL SUITS: Counter-attack is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, Xbox One, Windows and others.

METAL SUITS: Counter-attack was released on February 12, 2025.

METAL SUITS: Counter-attack was developed by Eggtart Inc.

METAL SUITS: Counter-attack has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked METAL SUITS: Counter-attack for its humor but disliked it for its gameplay.

METAL SUITS: Counter-attack is a single player game.

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