MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE

As a fan of Roguelikes and still a beginner in the realms of VR, I thought that Terrible Poster Games' Mothergunship: Forge was a solid experience. Solid visuals, scary bosses when they come up to your face, loads, and I mean LOADS, of weapons and weapon combinations to choose from, there's more than enough to keep anyone going for hours at a time all from the… safety of your living space. Hard to be safe when you're technically in another world!

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story, stability

93% User Score Based on 202 reviews

Critic Score 80%Based on 3 reviews

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MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE is a single player and multiplayer arcade shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Terrible Posture Games and was released on June 16, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and very positive reviews from players.

"MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE" is a VR FPS roguelite where players craft unique weapons and battle the MOTHERGUNSHIP. Gather gun parts from fallen enemies and create massive weapon combinations, from chainguns to pizza launchers. Experience room-scale combat, avoid bullets, and defeat alien machines, traps, and bosses in this challenging and immersive VR shooter. Accessibility options for seated gameplay are available.

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Audience ScoreBased on 202 reviews

gameplay21 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The gun crafting mechanics are incredibly fun and allow for a high degree of creativity, resulting in unique and powerful weapon combinations.
The game offers a satisfying VR experience with engaging bullet-hell gameplay, making it a great workout while dodging projectiles.
Each run feels different due to the roguelite elements, with various upgrades and game modes that keep the gameplay fresh and exciting.

The game can feel repetitive over time due to a limited variety of enemies and bosses, which may lead to a lack of long-term engagement.
Multiplayer functionality is lacking, with many players reporting dead lobbies and difficulty finding co-op partners.
Some mechanics, such as the shop and certain game explanations, are poorly implemented or unclear, leading to confusion during gameplay.

gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
52%
6%
The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging gun crafting mechanics and satisfying bullet hell elements, providing a fun and addictive experience that encourages replayability. While some players noted a lack of variety in gameplay modes and occasional clunky mechanics, the overall fluidity and immersive VR experience, combined with a variety of weapons and power-ups, make it a standout title in the roguelike genre. The game successfully balances challenge and enjoyment, making it a recommended choice for fans of action-packed VR experiences.
- “The gun crafting and bullet hell mechanics are tuned very well, leading to a gameplay loop that keeps you coming back for more.”
- “The gameplay is frantic, incredibly fun, and a great workout.”
- “The gun creation mechanics and wealth of game modes/perks make it insanely replayable, and a heck of a good time.”
- “Not enough gameplay variation and progression models.”
- “It's slow, where it's not as much challenging as much as it is a test of patience, and the actual mechanics aren't enjoyable.”
- “Clunky, slow, unfun, and just generally poor design choices, from the room types to how it deals with its loot all the way to mechanics and progression.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The game offers high replayability through a variety of unlockable parts, perks, and game modes, alongside a robust weapon customization system. While the limited number of enemies and bosses may detract from some players' experiences, many reviewers highlight the fun and engaging gameplay that encourages exploration and experimentation. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a replayable experience, especially within the roguelite genre.
- “I'm near 100% and put over 70 hours into it; replay value is excellent.”
- “The gun creation mechanics and wealth of game modes/perks make it insanely replayable, and a heck of a good time.”
- “Beside the weapon customization, the gameplay is fluid with a wonderful replay value, so at the price, it is highly recommended and worth every penny!”
- “There are tons of parts, perks, and game modes to unlock for replayability, but there are also only 8 or so enemies (doubled if you count 'now it's really big' as a different enemy) and just 4 bosses.”
- “It's enough if you can get replayability out of exploring new builds, but not enough if you need visually stimulating environments or constant enemy surprises.”
- “There are multiple perks and game modes which makes replayability high.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the vibrant and engaging visual design of environments and character models. While some noted that the visuals may not be the absolute best, they effectively support a high level of action without compromising performance, allowing for a seamless experience even with numerous on-screen elements. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the immersive VR experience, enhancing gameplay through detailed environments and dynamic weapon customization.
- “Excellent use of the VR play space, great visuals and sounds, fun progression, and a number of options to keep gameplay interesting even after a lot of runs.”
- “The graphical design is absolutely gorgeous; the rooms and environments are insane.”
- “Graphics are great, gunplay is good, and the best part about this game is customizing your weapons and loadouts - which fits perfectly in VR.”
- “Only the visuals are not the best, but they allow for filling the whole screen with enemies, projectiles, and explosives without any noticeable FPS drops.”
- “As for visuals, sound, humor, music, and gameplay, the graphics leave much to be desired.”
- “The graphics are solid, but the scary bosses can be overwhelming when they come right up to your face.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The game's story is generally considered simple and straightforward, focusing on action rather than depth, with players describing it as a basic "go there, shoot stuff, get stuff" narrative. However, the character banter, voice acting, and writing moments are praised, suggesting that while the story lacks complexity, it still offers enjoyable interactions and a fun experience. Some players express a desire for a more developed storyline akin to the original game.
- “Sometimes, though, I find it's worth doing a run just to hear the character banter between missions.”
- “The story is 'good!' It's pretty much about this: 'go there, shoot some stuff, get some stuff, end.' It's a solid game in that term; it doesn't go crazy complex and has good writing moments with the characters, which is great. I really like it.”
- “Don't sign up expecting a story or varied campaign experience.”
- “I love the characters, voice acting, and writing, but I do think the game could benefit from a more fleshed-out story, à la the original game.”
- “I just beat the second boss, but even if the game is stupidly short, I can see myself playing through the story 4-5 afternoons.”
humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its witty writing and laugh-out-loud moments, particularly during gameplay sequences. Players appreciate the absurdity of the mechanics, such as the exaggerated agility despite heavy weaponry, which adds to the overall fun and enjoyment. Overall, the game successfully combines humor with engaging gameplay, making for a memorable experience.
- “It's a decent workout, pure fun to play, and at times laugh-out-loud funny.”
- “There's some good humor in the writing, but the parts that made me laugh out loud came between sequences - I won't spoil the joke, but keep your eyes peeled.”
- “It’s even more funny when you realize that nothing has weight in this game, so you can strap an AC-130’s armament to your hand and still be as agile as if you were holding nothing at all.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
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Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting good performance and high framerates without any noticeable frame drops. The graphics are described as gorgeous, and the unique on-the-fly gun customization adds to the positive experience without impacting performance.
- “Good graphics, good performance, great unique on-the-fly gun customization.”
- “While the game looks gorgeous, and you can build absolutely insane weapons, I have not had any performance issues.”
- “+Good performance; high framerate with zero frame drops at the time of writing.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering.”
- “Despite the interesting gameplay, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I was disappointed to find that even on high-end hardware, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users experiencing numerous bugs that affect gameplay.
- “The game is super buggy.”
- “I experienced frequent crashes that made it unplayable.”
- “There are constant glitches that ruin the overall experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music in the game is highly praised, described as "rad" and contributing positively to the overall experience, alongside enjoyable gameplay and co-op features.
- “The gun customization mechanics are rad, the bullet dodging is rad, the music is rad, playing co-op with a friend is very fun.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more enjoyable when playing with friends, as cooperative gameplay can alleviate the tedium and enhance the experience, especially in a challenging bullet hell environment. The game's roguelike elements also add excitement to the grind, making it a compelling experience in VR.
- “Bullet hell can be tedious on your own, but teaming up with a friend to potentially get a better random roll through the roguelike and having them carry you when you're overwhelmed is a great experience.”
- “This is the first game where I'm really grinding in VR!”

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MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE is a arcade shooter game with science fiction theme.

MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 101 hours playing MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE.

MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE was released on June 16, 2022.

MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE was developed by Terrible Posture Games.

MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE has received mostly positive reviews from players and mostly positive reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

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