Metal Tales: Fury of the Guitar Gods

Metal Tales: Fury of the Guitar Gods is a 3D roguelike shooter set in the world of metal music, where you battle against cursed enemies and bosses with guitar-shaped weapons. The game features a fully original metal soundtrack, local co-op play, and tons of collectible items to customize your guitar and abilities. Levels are randomly generated for high replayability. A must-play for metalhead gamers.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Co-Op Team up with friends to complete levels or missions together
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

Reviews

76%

Audience ScoreBased on 40 reviews

music16 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The soundtrack is excellent, featuring great metal tunes that enhance the gameplay experience.
The game is easy to get into, with a well-implemented guitar theme and creative enemy designs.
It offers a fun roguelike experience with unique bosses and the ability to unlock permanent upgrades, making each run enjoyable.

The game lacks content, with only a few levels, characters, and enemy types, leading to a short overall experience.
Difficulty spikes can be poorly balanced, making the game too easy at first and then suddenly very hard.
Power-up explanations are vague, making it difficult for players to understand their effects and strategies.

music
34 mentions
47 % positive mentions
44 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The game's music, primarily heavy metal, is widely praised for enhancing the gameplay experience, with many players noting its epic quality and ability to keep them engaged during action sequences. Fans of the metal genre will particularly appreciate the soundtrack, which complements the game's themes and mechanics, making it a standout feature. Overall, the music is considered a significant highlight, contributing to the game's addictive and enjoyable nature.
- “The soundtracks are really where the game shines; they are f*ckin' great, and the level designs and overall graphics are pleasant to look at.”
- “I got this for 1.75€ and all I can say is it was money well spent for the music alone.”
- “The soundtrack is heavy metal, not great stuff but it will keep your head in the action as you run around shooting zombies.”
- “The soundtracks are really where the game shines, they are f*ckin' great, the level designs and overall graphics are pleasant to look at.”
- “A fun addictive roguelike shooter with an inspirational emphasis on the metal music genre!”
gameplay
8 mentions
50 % positive mentions
38 % neutral mentions
13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its awesomeness, particularly highlighting the engaging boss fights and impressive design. However, some players note areas for improvement, such as visibility of gameplay elements and the health of certain bosses, with hopes for enhancements in future updates.
- “The gameplay is awesome, the soundtrack is awesome, the boss fights are awesome, especially the burning forest one, the design is awesome.”
- “I've completed the game and if you would like to watch some of my let's play to see the gameplay, you're more than welcome to!”
- “Sure, there are plenty of things that could be improved, such as proper visibility of some gameplay elements, or bosses with too much life, but I'm sure some of them will be improved in future updates.”
story
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward story complemented by a quest system that rewards players with points for upgrades upon death, reminiscent of the mechanics found in the roguelike "Rogue Legacy."
- “The story is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
- “The narrative feels underdeveloped and fails to engage the player.”
- “The quest system does not compensate for the lack of a compelling storyline.”
graphics
4 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their pleasant visuals and appealing level designs. However, some users noted that the animation could use some improvement. Overall, while the graphics are well-received, they are not the standout feature compared to the game's soundtracks.
- “The level designs and overall graphics are pleasant to look at.”
- “Graphics are really nice.”
- “Animation could improve a little bit.”
grinding
4 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Players find that certain achievements in the game require excessive grinding, which feels unwarranted given the overall content and experience the game provides.
- “To top it off, some of the game's achievements are unnecessarily grindy, considering what the game has to offer.”
- “Some achievements are unnecessarily grindy.”
- “Some achievements are unnecessarily grindy.”
emotional
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users express that the game evokes intense emotions, with one reviewer humorously stating it made them feel so energized that they were compelled to react physically. Overall, the emotional impact is described as powerful and exhilarating.