MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE
- June 16, 2022
- Terrible Posture Games
- 150h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The gun customization mechanics are incredibly fun and allow for a wide variety of creative weapon builds.
- The game offers a satisfying blend of fast-paced gameplay and strategic decision-making, making each run feel unique.
- Co-op play enhances the experience, allowing friends to share items and strategize together, adding to the overall enjoyment.
- The game suffers from a lack of enemy and boss variety, which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
- Some players find the fixed movement mechanics limiting, reducing the overall immersion and excitement of dodging bullets.
- The multiplayer experience can be frustrating due to a low player base, making it difficult to find partners for co-op play.
- gameplay39 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an engaging gun crafting mechanic and fast-paced bullet hell action, providing a highly replayable experience that keeps players returning for more. While the game excels in its immersive VR mechanics and diverse enemy types, some players note a lack of gameplay variation and progression, particularly in co-op modes. Overall, the combination of frantic gameplay, satisfying mechanics, and a solid crafting system makes it a standout title in the VR genre.
“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.”
“All in all, Forge is an excellent wave shooter; the gun crafting mechanics and perks system add a level of variety that keeps me coming back in a way that is often difficult for VR games to do.”
“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.”
- replayability9 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game offers high replayability through a variety of unlockable parts, perks, and game modes, appealing to players who enjoy exploring different builds. However, some players note a limited variety of enemies and bosses, which may detract from the experience for those seeking constant novelty. Overall, it is highly recommended for action fans looking for a fun and engaging replayable experience.
“Great replay value.”
“I'm near 100% and put over 70 hours into it; replay value is excellent.”
“The gun creation mechanics and wealth of game modes and perks make it insanely replayable, and a heck of a good time.”
“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.”
- story7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally seen as lacking depth, with some players noting it is not the main draw and that the campaign experience is limited. However, the character interactions, voice acting, and writing are praised, suggesting that while the narrative may be short and simplistic, it still offers enjoyable moments worth revisiting.
“Sometimes, though, I find it's worth doing a run just to hear the character banter between missions.”
“I just beat the second boss, but even if the game is short, I can see myself playing through the story 4-5 afternoons.”
“I love the characters, voice acting, and writing, but I do think the game could benefit from a more fleshed-out story like the original game.”
“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, similar to 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.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 80 % positive mentions
- -40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally well-received, with users praising the gorgeous design of environments and effective performance that supports intense action without noticeable frame rate drops. While some visuals may not be the absolute best, the overall graphical quality enhances the immersive experience, particularly in relation to the game's unique gun customization features.
“The graphical design is absolutely gorgeous; the rooms and environments are insane.”
“Good graphics, good performance, and great unique on-the-fly gun customization.”
“Graphics are great, gunplay is good, and the best part about this game is customizing your weapons and loadouts, which fits perfectly in VR.”
“The visuals are not the best, but they allow for the entire screen to be filled with enemies, projectiles, and explosives without any noticeable FPS drops.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its clever wit and laugh-out-loud moments, particularly in its writing and between sequences. Players find the humor enhanced by the absurdity of the gameplay mechanics, such as the lack of weight, which adds to the overall fun and comedic 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.”
- optimization4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring stunning graphics and high performance with a consistently high framerate and no frame drops. Players appreciate the seamless on-the-fly gun customization, which enhances the overall experience without compromising 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, making it unplayable on lower-end systems.”
“I frequently experience frame drops and stuttering, which ruins the overall experience.”
“Despite having a high-end PC, the game still struggles to maintain a stable frame rate.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be more enjoyable when playing with friends, as it alleviates the tedium and enhances the experience through cooperative gameplay and the chance for better rewards. The VR element adds a unique twist to the grinding experience, making it engaging and immersive.
“Bullet hell can be tedious on your own, but teaming up with a friend to potentially get a better random roll through the roguelike mechanics and having them carry you when you're overwhelmed is a great experience.”
“This is the first game where I find myself really grinding in VR!”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 disrupt the gameplay experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users describing it as "rad" and contributing positively to the overall experience, alongside other enjoyable features like gun customization and co-op play.
“The music is fantastic, enhancing the overall experience and making every moment feel epic.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere that keeps you engaged.”
“The music really stands out, with catchy tunes that make you want to keep playing.”
