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Techno has taken over your neighborhood. Honor your metal god Kilmister, arm yourself up to the baffles, raise the volume and show these punks which is the music that makes the shells shake. The metalheads are not dead, but the technos will be…

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

64%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability2 negative mentions

The game shows potential as a free-to-play student project, with some enjoyable mechanics like wall running and a hookshot.
The tutorial effectively introduces players to the game mechanics and story, making it easier to understand the gameplay.
The visuals and some enemy designs are impressive, and the game has a fun secondary mode focused on parkour.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, including glitchy textures and unresponsive controls, which detract from the overall experience.
The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks challenge, with levels being recycled and enemy AI needing improvement.
The soundtrack is considered annoying and repetitive, failing to deliver the heavy metal experience that players expected.

music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find the soundtrack exciting and enjoyable, others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking the heavy rock elements they expected. Despite its shortcomings, many agree that the original score adds a fun layer to the gameplay experience. Overall, the soundtrack seems to evoke strong opinions, with a desire for a more robust heavy metal influence.
- “Short but a lot of fun with a great soundtrack!”
- “Each of the four weapons feels good and they are unlocked through vertical exploration of buildings (my favorite one is the sniper) and the OST is just exciting.”
- “The game is a little bit confusing in the beginning, but the OST is amazing :)”
- “20 minutes of gameplay, 10 of it is tutorial. Not a hero shooter in the slightest; the original soundtrack is annoying and repetitive.”
- “Finally, for a game that emphasizes 'rock defeating techno', the soundtrack consists of MIDI files with synthy guitar-esque patches, but lacks any actual rock guitar.”
- “The original soundtrack is just exciting.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features a lengthy tutorial that effectively introduces players to movement mechanics like wall running and hooking, although it can feel overly long with a significant portion dedicated to instruction. Players find the levels expansive but confusing, particularly regarding control point mechanics, while the game offers a secondary mode focused on parkour that adds fun variety. Overall, despite some frustrations, the gameplay shows promise, especially for those who enjoy fluid movement systems.
- “The levels are absolutely huge, and traversing them takes a long time. The mechanic with the control point was really confusing and took me a solid while to understand how it worked.”
- “The tutorial works very well, introducing the player to the game story and teaching them how to fluidly move in the world. The wall run mechanic is just awesome, along with the hook mechanic, and it covers the basics about the game and its main conquest game mode.”
- “In addition, there is a secondary game mode based on the parkour and hook mechanics, which is really fun. Congratulations to the whole team! The game is in early access, but I hope to see it finished and expanded one day!”
- “20 minutes of gameplay, 10 of it is tutorial. Not a hero shooter in the slightest; the OST is annoying and repetitive.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from significant stability issues, including frequent bugs, clipping problems, and audio glitches, such as repetitive voice lines. Players have reported encountering enemies trapped within walls, contributing to an overall sense of instability.
- “The game is really buggy, and clipping is standard. The number of enemies I saw inside the walls makes me think of the backrooms more than anything else.”
- “There are a lot of buggy voice lines, and the character keeps repeating the same line three times in a row every time he does anything.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization has been criticized, with players reporting significant performance issues even on capable hardware, including fluctuating texture quality during the intro.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The story is effectively introduced through a well-designed tutorial that not only familiarizes players with the game's mechanics, such as wall running and the hook mechanic, but also sets the stage for the main conquest mode. This seamless integration of gameplay and narrative enhances the overall experience.
- “The tutorial effectively introduces players to the game's story while teaching them how to navigate the world fluidly. The wall run and hook mechanics are particularly impressive.”
- “The narrative is engaging and draws you in, making you eager to uncover more about the characters and their motivations.”
- “The story is rich and immersive, with well-developed characters that make you feel invested in their journeys.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game particularly enjoyable, especially in the secondary mode that incorporates parkour and hook mechanics, which adds a comedic element to the gameplay. Overall, the humor contributes positively to the experience, leaving players hopeful for future updates and expansions.
- “In addition, there is a secondary game mode based on the parkour and hook mechanics that is really funny! Congratulations to the whole team. The game is in early access, but I hope to see it finished and expanded one day!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, with witty dialogue and hilarious character interactions that keep me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
- “I love how the game incorporates humor into its gameplay mechanics, making even the most challenging moments enjoyable and lighthearted.”