Metal War Online: Retribution

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Metal War Online: Retribution is a multiplayer racing game. It was developed by GDT Limited and was released on December 11, 2015. It received neutral reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 247 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Great for integrated GPU gaming, making it accessible for players with lower-end systems.
Offers a variety of vehicles and game modes, providing some level of customization and tactical gameplay.
Can be fun for casual play, especially for fans of vehicle combat games.

Severely pay-to-win mechanics, with premium items and consumables giving significant advantages to paying players.
Poor matchmaking system that often pits new players against highly experienced opponents, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
Game is plagued by technical issues, including long loading times, crashes, and a lack of meaningful single-player content.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
58%
18%
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players criticizing its lack of balance and depth, leading to a repetitive experience. While some appreciate the easy-to-learn mechanics and the concept of vehicle combat, others find the execution lacking, citing issues like inconsistent damage and unfair mechanics. Overall, the gameplay is seen as sub-par, with a need for significant improvements to enhance player engagement.
- “Surprisingly elegant vehicle shooter with gameplay that's easy to get into.”
- “Has vehicles, weapons, power-ups, etc. Typical MMO elements, but it makes a lot of fun because of the concept of the gameplay!”
- “So I gave a positive review concerning this game; it has good mechanics and is not pay to win.”
- “Balance in this game has never exactly existed; gameplay becomes stale after a few matches.”
- “Sure, all vehicles have their own roles, but that is about it. Mechanics like 'you deal more damage to the back or sides of the enemy vehicle' get boring pretty quickly; the game turns into ring-around-the-rosy.”
- “The game model is clearly pay-to-win, and the gameplay itself is sub-par, maybe a 4 out of 10.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
31%
23%
The graphics in the game are generally considered passable, with some players noting that they feel dated yet still manage to create an enjoyable aesthetic. However, issues such as inconsistent frame rates and optimization problems detract from the overall experience. While the visuals are not demanding, they do not meet the expectations for a top-tier gaming experience, especially when compared to gameplay quality.
- “The vehicles' aesthetics are nice; they look straight out of a sci-fi war movie, and there is some potential in the game modes.”
- “Graphics to me are great; they feel a bit dated but still carry the aesthetic perfectly, creating a very enjoyable environment.”
- “The graphics are nice, and the control system is easy to figure out.”
- “Horrible game, graphics are okay, effects are garbage. You get instantly owned by veterans in this game because it lacks a player base of new players.”
- “The game needs screen optimization (part of my screen when playing on either fullscreen or windowed mode was cut off for some reason), graphics optimization (FPS rate was very inconsistent and choppy even during the home screen), and gameplay optimization (sometimes shooting enemies doesn't even damage them regardless of shooting their front or back).”
- “Graphics and audio are very dated.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The game's story is perceived as lacking depth, with some players feeling that the developer relied too heavily on multiplayer interactions to compensate for weak storytelling and level design. Additionally, the gameplay mechanics, such as challenging battles against stronger opponents, detract from the overall narrative experience.
- “The developer gambled that other players would be an acceptable substitute for adding storytelling, level design, etc. to the game.”
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- “☐ story?”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization model of the game has been criticized for its reliance on mobile-style microtransactions and a pay-to-win system, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game is free to play, many users feel that the in-game purchases undermine its value and discourage deeper engagement.
- “Monetization options and the ticket RNG system for a chance to win something is quite underhanded for a game still in early access.”
- “On pricing and value for gamers, this isn't really free as the game is infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
- “The monetization options and ticket RNG system for a chance to win something is quite underhanded for a game still in early access.”
- “The game itself is decent and free, and worth taking a look at if you have a decent internet connection for the download, but the potential pay-to-win monetization means I cannot, will not, invest the time to explore deeper or recommend it.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its absurd and often inappropriate name suggestions, which players find amusing and entertaining. The over-the-top pay-to-win mechanics also contribute to the game's comedic appeal, making it a source of unintentional hilarity. Overall, the humor is described as both ridiculous and engaging, enhancing the gaming experience.
- “Its so badly pay to win its hilarious”
- “Funny game”
- “When you type in a taken name, it shows a set of suggestions and they're hilarious. For example, when I typed 'penis', they suggested 'holy_hard_penis'; when I typed 'gay', I got 'gay_hunter'; instead of 'obama', it recommended 'knicks_murder_obama'; and when I typed 'sex', it suggested 'loud_great_sex'. Well, sure, why not?”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, likening it to APB Reloaded without cheats, where progress feels excessively slow without a premium subscription for faster rewards. Many feel that the grinding is so extensive that it could take an impractical amount of time to achieve meaningful advancement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “Sorry, but this game reminds me of APB Reloaded without the cheats, meaning unless you have premium for faster money and XP, you will be grinding forever until you're old and dead.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting issues such as screen cutoffs in both fullscreen and windowed modes, inconsistent and choppy frame rates, and gameplay mechanics that fail to register hits on enemies. Additionally, concerns about server performance, including high ping times, further detract from the overall experience.
- “The game needs optimization in several areas: the screen was cut off in both fullscreen and windowed mode, the graphics had inconsistent and choppy FPS even on the home screen, and gameplay optimization was lacking as sometimes shooting enemies didn't register damage regardless of where I shot them.”
- “Terribly optimized; I experienced high ping to the nearest servers in America, which made the gameplay frustrating.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its stability, particularly running smoothly on AMD graphics, making it a solid choice for a free-to-play title.
- “Good free-to-play game, runs great on AMD graphics.”