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MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE

91%Game Brain Score
gameplay, replayability
story, grinding
94% User Score Based on 185 reviews
Critic Score 80%Based on 1 reviews

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"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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MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE screenshot
MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE screenshot
MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE screenshot
MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE screenshot
MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE screenshot
MOTHERGUNSHIP: FORGE screenshot

94%
Audience ScoreBased on 186 reviews
gameplay19 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The gun customization system is incredibly fun and allows for a wide variety of creative weapon builds, making each run unique.
  • The game offers a satisfying blend of action and strategy, with engaging boss battles that utilize the VR medium effectively.
  • Co-op gameplay enhances the experience, allowing players to share parts and strategize together, making it a great game to play with friends.
  • The game can feel repetitive due to a lack of enemy and boss variety, which may lead to boredom after multiple runs.
  • Some players have reported issues with the controls, particularly with the Valve Index controllers not gripping well, making weapon manipulation frustrating at times.
  • The game is primarily a stationary shooter, which may limit the sense of immersion and movement that some players expect from a VR experience.
  • gameplay
    46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is highly praised for its engaging gun crafting mechanics and immersive bullet hell experience, offering a fun and addictive loop that encourages replayability. While the game features a variety of enemy types and customization options, some players note a lack of gameplay variation and progression models. Overall, the combination of frantic action, smooth mechanics, and VR-friendly design makes it a standout title in the rogue-like genre.

    • “The gun crafting and bullet hell mechanics are tuned very well, leading to a gameplay loop that keeps you coming back for more.”
    • “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 gameplay is frantic, incredibly fun, and a great workout.”
    • “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

    The game offers high replayability through a variety of unlockable parts, perks, and game modes, alongside a robust weapon customization system. While some players note a limited number of enemies and bosses, the fluid gameplay and exploration elements contribute to a fun and engaging experience that encourages multiple playthroughs. Overall, it is highly recommended for those seeking a replayable action-packed roguelite 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/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.”
  • story
    9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story is generally considered simplistic, revolving around straightforward objectives like "go there, shoot some stuff, get some stuff," but it features enjoyable character banter and solid writing moments. While players appreciate the characters and voice acting, many feel that the narrative could be more developed, akin to the original game, despite its short length. Overall, the story is seen as a fun backdrop rather than a compelling driving force.

    • “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 regard; it doesn't go overly complex and has good writing moments with the characters, which is great. I really like it.”
    • “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.”
    • “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.”
  • graphics
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally well-received, with many praising the vibrant visuals and immersive environments that enhance the VR experience. While some users noted that the visuals may not be the absolute best, they effectively support a high level of action without compromising performance. Overall, the graphical design contributes positively to the game's replayability and enjoyment, particularly in relation to the unique weapon customization features.

    • “The graphical design is absolutely gorgeous; the rooms and environments are insane.”
    • “It's a roguelite wave shooter with huge replayability; the graphics are fun and make reasonable use of my PC.”
    • “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 that modern games offer.”
    • “Character models are poorly designed and lack any real depth or personality.”
  • optimization
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is highly praised, with users reporting good performance, high framerates, and no significant issues. The graphics are described as gorgeous, and the unique gun customization feature runs smoothly without any frame drops.

    • “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.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • grinding
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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 loot. 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!”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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.”
  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, adding an incredible atmosphere to the game.”
    • “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
    • “The music really elevates the mood and keeps you engaged throughout the game.”

80%Critics’ scoreBased on 1 critic reviews

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150h Median play time
101h Average play time
1-200h Spent by most gamers
*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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