Metal Tales: Fury of the Guitar Gods
- November 18, 2016
- Nuberu Games
Get on SteamMetal 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.
Reviews
- The game features a fantastic heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- Gameplay is easy to pick up, with a unique guitar-themed mechanic that integrates well into the run-and-gun style.
- The random loot and power-up system, along with the ability to unlock buffs, adds replayability and keeps the gameplay fresh.
- The game lacks content, with only a few levels, characters, and enemy types, leading to a relatively short playtime.
- Difficulty spikes can be jarring, with the game becoming significantly harder without a smooth progression.
- Some power-up explanations are vague, making it difficult for players to understand their effects and strategies.
- music17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The music in the game is heavily praised, particularly for its heavy metal soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. Players appreciate the energetic and epic tracks that complement the action, making it a standout feature for fans of the genre. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant draw, adding to the game's appeal and enjoyment.
“The soundtracks are really where the game shines; they are fantastic, 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.”
“Great top down shooter, where you use your guitar to shoot music notes at fellow metal concert goers, who got turned being evil.”
“A fun addictive roguelike shooter with an inspirational emphasis on the metal music genre!”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its awesomeness, particularly highlighted by engaging boss fights and impressive design. While many players enjoy the experience, some note areas for improvement, such as visibility of gameplay elements and boss health, 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.”
“Gameplay is quite good.”
“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 health.”
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % 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 quest system rewards you with points to buy upgrades every time you die, reminiscent of another roguelike called Rogue Legacy.”
“The story is straightforward yet engaging, allowing players to immerse themselves without feeling overwhelmed.”
“The story is overly simplistic and lacks depth.”
“There's a quest system in place where you earn points to buy upgrades every time you die, but it feels derivative of other roguelikes like Rogue Legacy.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their pleasant visuals and level designs, though some users note that the animations could use some improvement. Overall, the aesthetic quality contributes positively to the gaming experience.
“The level designs and overall graphics are pleasant to look at.”
“Graphics are really nice; the animation could improve a little bit.”
- grinding2 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.
“Some achievements are unnecessarily grindy.”
“To top it off, some of the game's achievements are unnecessarily grindy, considering what the game has to offer.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express that the game evokes intense emotions, with one reviewer humorously noting that it made them feel so overwhelmed that they nearly lost control. Overall, the emotional impact is significant and memorable.
