Multi Turret Academy
- January 18, 2024
- Scarlet Academy
"Multi Turret Academy" is a top-down tank action game with roguelike elements, set in WWII. Command your chosen historical tank, equip it with various weapons and upgrades, and recruit crew members with unique abilities. Dismantle and replace turrets during battles for strategic advantage. This is the developer's first game, and they welcome suggestions and feedback.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive arcade-style tank combat experience with a wide variety of tanks and turret combinations.
- The developers are highly engaged with the community, frequently adding new vehicles based on player polls and feedback.
- The gameplay loop is enjoyable, with a mix of roguelike elements that provide a satisfying sense of progression and customization.
- The game currently lacks variety in maps and mission types, which can lead to repetitive gameplay.
- Some tanks and upgrades feel unbalanced, with certain combinations being overpowered while others are underwhelming.
- Boss fights can be frustratingly difficult, often requiring specific tank builds to succeed, which may detract from the overall enjoyment.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a solid and enjoyable core loop, featuring a fun turret-swapping mechanic and a variety of tank builds that encourage strategic play. While some players note that upgrades can become repetitive and the game could benefit from additional features, the overall experience is engaging and well-suited for quick sessions, making it a strong recommendation for fans of tank-themed arcade shooters. The combination of roguelite elements and whimsical design adds to its charm, ensuring a captivating experience.
“Awesome top-down tank shooter, hits a nice balance between realistic tanks and fun arcade gameplay.”
“The gameplay loop is a simple rogue-like, but still feels varied enough every time to warrant repeated playthroughs with the dozens of adorable stylized tanks that you can unlock and play with.”
“Smooth gameplay, really suitable for quick games (progress in the campaign is saved on exit) and simply having fun.”
“The game still needs UI, mechanics, maps... features anything and everything else besides more tanks would currently benefit the game more.”
“I'd love to see the roguelite mechanics fleshed out a bit more.”
“And while the upgrades can become a bit repetitive as you get deeper into the game, the core arcade tank gameplay is enough to carry it through to a solid recommendation from me.”
- humor18 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its over-the-top mechanics and absurd combinations, such as hilariously overpowered turrets and unexpected tank pairings that lead to comical gameplay moments. Players find joy in the game's quirky turret-swapping system and the amusing interactions between different tank types, often leading to laugh-out-loud scenarios. Overall, the blend of anime aesthetics and humorous gameplay elements contributes to a lighthearted and entertaining experience.
“I honestly didn't go into this game expecting much more than kind of a haha funny anime War Thunder.”
“So this is a nice little tank game with a hilarious turret-swapping mechanic and some anime elements.”
“The amount of goofy things you can make is funny, and most of the time they work.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is primarily driven by its mission structure, which largely revolves around repetitive "kill all enemies" objectives across a limited number of maps, leading to a lack of variety and surprise. While players appreciate the vehicle customization and the potential for future content, they express a desire for more engaging missions and narrative elements, such as exclusive vehicle unlocks and story scenes that could enhance replayability and immersion. Overall, the current mission design feels stale, and players are hopeful for improvements that could enrich the storytelling experience.
“The true spirit of the game is found in the turret system, where you can swap your original tank gun for turrets unlocked through rewards or as drops from enemies.”
“I'm looking forward to the 'day off' feature having something like short 'story' scenes with the heroines to reward your persistent progress.”
“Most mission types are actually 'kill all enemies' and the few maps that we have get stale pretty quickly.”
“You are always told what direction the enemy is coming from and where you will spawn, so there aren't really any surprises when you go into a mission.”
“The game could have missions where you get some vehicles exclusively by completing specific tasks; it would make replayability more interesting.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
Overall, the game offers decent to great replayability, with many players finding it addictive and enjoyable for the price. Frequent updates and community engagement enhance the experience, though some users suggest that additional game modes and mission-based challenges could further improve replay value. The variability in the campaign and diverse tank selection contribute positively to its replayability.
“Super addictive with tons of replayability; also major appreciation to the developer for releasing frequent updates and responding to community feedback.”
“A fantastic indie game with great replayability.”
“The game has decent replayability, but I feel like it needs more game modes, like an infinite grinding mode where you get all upgrades mid-game and see how long you last.”
“A great selection of tanks, decent graphics and sound, and a lot of replayability due to how variable the campaign is and what you want to try with it.”
“Decent replayability for the price.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as minimalistic yet charming, featuring a simple and cute art style that complements the gameplay. While some users note that the lowest graphic settings enhance light and shade effects, the overall aesthetic is appreciated for its pleasantness and anime influence. The visuals contribute to a fun and addictive experience, especially for fans of tanks and varied gameplay.
“A great selection of tanks, decent graphics and sound, and a lot of replayability due to how variable the campaign is and what you want to try with it.”
“Also love the characters and the anime aesthetic.”
“Simple, fun, cute art style, decent OST.”
“Lowest graphic setting results in the highest light and shade. What the heck?”
“If you like tanks and don't mind the minimalistic graphics, then you'll enjoy this.”
“The graphics are quite minimalistic, which may not appeal to everyone.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, with frequent stuttering and erratic controls detracting from the overall experience. Players feel that the developers prioritize future content over addressing these performance issues.
“Between the game stuttering and the unpredictable controls, it feels like the developers care more about the next poll for a future tank than optimizing the current gameplay.”
“The optimization is so poor that I often experience frame drops and lag, making it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”
“Despite the interesting gameplay mechanics, the lack of optimization leads to frequent crashes and a frustrating experience overall.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The character development in the game is highlighted by its unique blend of anime-inspired designs and WWII tank mechanics, reminiscent of "Girls und Panzer." Players appreciate the ability to enhance characters through speed upgrades, allowing for significant customization and performance improvements.
“The anime-styled character design combined with WWII tanks reveals the 'Girls und Panzer' DNA behind this game, but it's the ability to stack speed upgrades that truly enhances character development, allowing a BT-42 to drive at 89 kph.”
“The depth of character development is impressive, as each character evolves through their unique story arcs and gameplay mechanics, making every upgrade feel meaningful.”
“I love how the characters grow and change throughout the game, with each decision impacting their development and relationships, creating a truly immersive experience.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches or bugs encountered during gameplay.
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's replayability but express a desire for additional game modes, particularly an infinite grinding mode that allows for mid-game upgrades and challenges players to see how long they can survive.
“The game has decent replayability, but I feel like it needs more game modes, like an infinite grinding mode where you get all upgrades mid-game and see how long you last.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
While the game offers high mobility that allows players to avoid enemy encounters and focus on objectives, this can detract from the emotional engagement, as it may reduce the intensity of boss battles and the overall sense of challenge.