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 gameplay experience with a wide variety of tanks and turret combinations, allowing for creative and humorous builds.
- The developer is highly active, frequently updating the game with new content and engaging the community through polls for future tank additions.
- The arcade-style tank combat is enjoyable and accessible, making it a great choice for casual play sessions.
- The game currently lacks variety in maps and mission types, which can lead to repetitive gameplay over time.
- Some balancing issues exist, particularly with boss encounters that can feel overly difficult or reliant on luck to defeat.
- The user interface and controls could use improvement, as some players find them clunky or unresponsive.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by an addictive and enjoyable loop, featuring a mix of solid mechanics and strategic elements centered around tank and turret customization. While the core arcade-style tank shooting is engaging, some players note that the upgrade system can become repetitive, and the game could benefit from additional features and polish. Overall, it offers a fun and varied rogue-like experience with a charming art style and a unique turret-swapping mechanic.
“Addictive gameplay.”
“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.”
“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 arcadey tank gameplay is enough to carry it through to a solid recommendation from me.”
- humor17 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 turret combinations, leading to hilariously broken and overpowered setups that players find entertaining. Many users appreciate the comedic elements, such as the juxtaposition of powerful tanks with unexpected upgrades and the amusing interactions between different vehicle types. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, creating a lighthearted experience that players enjoy.
“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.”
“Playing the kleines Kettenkrad in this game was one of the most hilariously amusing things I've done in weeks.”
- 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 upgrade system and the potential for future content, many feel that the narrative could be enhanced with more diverse missions and engaging story elements, such as character interactions or specific task-based rewards. Overall, the current mission design detracts from the potential for a richer 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.
“Great fun, and plenty of replayability for the cost.”
“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.”
“Decent replayability for the price.”
“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.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 57 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by a minimalistic yet charming art style that appeals to players who appreciate simplicity and cuteness, particularly in the context of tank-themed gameplay. While some users note that the lowest graphic settings enhance light and shade effects, the overall aesthetic is described as pleasant and fitting for the game's design, contributing to its replayability and enjoyment.
“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 disappointing and lack detail.”
- 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.
“The game stutters constantly, and the controls are incredibly unpredictable, making it clear that the developers prioritize future content over optimization.”
“Performance issues are rampant, with frequent frame drops and lag that ruin the overall experience.”
“Despite the potential of the game, the lack of optimization leads to frustrating gameplay that feels unfinished.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % 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 can enhance their characters through speed upgrades, allowing for significant customization and performance improvements, such as achieving impressive speeds with vehicles like the BT-42.
“The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to witness the growth and transformation of each character throughout the story.”
“I love how the characters evolve based on the choices I make, making every decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
“The depth of the characters' backstories adds so much richness to the gameplay, making me feel more connected to their journeys.”
“The character development feels shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the protagonists.”
“I was disappointed by how little the characters evolve throughout the game; their arcs are predictable and uninspired.”
“The dialogue is often cringeworthy, which detracts from any potential growth the characters could have experienced.”
- 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 them to access upgrades mid-game and test their endurance.
“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.