Override: Mech City Brawl

73%
Game Brain Score Based on 311 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
Override: Mech City Brawl Game Cover
Imagine a beat-em-up where colossal beings battle it out for global supremacy, a game where your punches feel like you could knock Cthulhu out cold. Imagine the unparalleled sense of power you’d feel every time you picked up the joypad!
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Override: Mech City Brawl is a Science Fiction Fighting game that allows up to 4 players to control giant mechs and battle in real-world locations like Tokyo and San Francisco. The Super Charged Mega Edition includes a Season Pass with 4 additional mechs and 16 skins, as well as instant access to 12 legendary skins. The game features explosive battles in both local and online multiplayer modes, including Versus, Co-op, and a single-player campaign.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Play​station 4
  • Play​station 5
  • Windows
  • Xbox One
  • Xbox Series X|S
  • Play​Station
  • Xbox
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Reviews

73%
Audience ScoreBased on 311 reviews
story8 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • Override: Mech City Brawl offers a fun and chaotic multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends, allowing up to four players to control a single mech.
  • The game features a diverse roster of mechs, each with unique abilities and combat styles, providing a satisfying variety in gameplay.
  • The visuals are vibrant and engaging, with destructible environments that enhance the feeling of being a giant robot battling in a city.
  • The single-player campaign is short and lacks replayability, often feeling repetitive with minimal depth in its missions.
  • Online matchmaking is sparse, making it difficult to find players for competitive matches, which limits the game's longevity.
  • Some technical issues, such as hit detection problems and occasional graphical glitches, detract from the overall experience.
  • story68 mentions

    The game's story mode is criticized for being extremely short (around 1.5-2 hours) and lacking depth, with repetitive missions and minimal variation regardless of the chosen mech. While it features a cheesy anime-inspired narrative and some character personality, the overall execution feels tacked-on and fails to provide meaningful engagement, leading to limited replayability. Players note that the story serves primarily as a vehicle for gameplay progression rather than a compelling narrative experience.

    • “The story is nothing out of this world, but it’s the type of thing you’d expect from a 'kill giant monsters using giant robots' narrative (the dialogue changes somewhat depending on which mech you play as, but it’s otherwise the same story for all of them).”
    • “The story mode is short but entertaining enough, with boss battles and amusing dialogue.”
    • “Every mech has a pilot with a distinct personality, some of which change the context of the story significantly.”
    • “The story mode is an absolute joke, about 1.5-2 hours long, with super easy, pointless missions and dialogues.”
    • “The story is nothing to write home about, but it does provide a funny (if short and predictable) narrative to follow as you play.”
    • “The title's failing is with the awful storyline mode which seems tacked-on in comparison to the joyful execution of the combat and co-op systems.”
  • gameplay41 mentions

    The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its fun mechanics and engaging combat, particularly in local co-op modes, while others criticize the clunky controls, wonky hitboxes, and repetitive arcade mode. The introduction of unique mechanics, such as multiple pilots for the same mech, adds freshness, but the overall experience is marred by a lack of character depth and a reliance on multiplayer, which suffers from a dwindling player base. Despite its appealing visuals and potential, many players feel that the gameplay falls short of expectations, making it a hit-or-miss experience.

    • “Pacific Rim meets Real Steel; the gameplay is great and the mech design is also wonderful.”
    • “Not a fan of fighting games because they're all just the same with different characters and abilities, but this game got me really hooked by its gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The combat is decent - accessible enough for casual button mashing, but there's also a layer of skill if you utilize the parrying and charge attack mechanics correctly.”
    • “Apart from that, the robot hitboxes are wonky, the controls are often clunky, loss of character is frequent, despite instant wake-ups. The blocking mechanic is... strange, to say the least, and the game would have been better off without it entirely or with an entirely different counter mechanic.”
    • “It is too reliant on multiplayer for gameplay longevity, which is quite unfortunate because the player base is almost non-existent.”
    • “Poor character control mechanics turn this game from a potentially decent mech brawler into what feels worse to control than a Star Wars Lego game.”
  • graphics21 mentions

    The graphics in the game are widely praised for their vibrant visuals, fluid animations, and overall polish, creating an impressive aesthetic that enhances the gameplay experience. While some users noted minor graphical glitches and a desire for a more Japanese aesthetic, the majority found the graphics to be a standout feature, contributing to the game's fun and engaging combat system. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, making it highly recommended for fans of mechs and fighting games.

    • “Fluid animations, vibrant graphics, and an enjoyable combat system; totally recommend for anyone who likes fighting games, mechs, or is just looking for something fun and easy to pick up.”
    • “A neat fighting game with pretty graphics, cool mechs, awesome animations, and a nice overall polish.”
    • “This game is awesome, especially when you fight/fall in the water. The graphics are so good, and it only takes about 60 of your FPS, so I would definitely recommend this game to people who love playing PvP games!”
    • “Some graphical glitches occur at times, but perhaps the most noticeable and annoying technical issue I experienced was when I played through the campaign as one of the DLC mechs called Bellona.”
    • “There are some slight slowdown and graphical bugs; the campaign is short and there is only one save file.”
    • “Literally everything, from the graphics to the destruction physics, even the gameplay is basically the same, and no weird cardboard motion controls!”
  • replayability9 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly engaging and reminiscent of titles like Overwatch, others note that the short single-player campaign and limited online matchmaking diminish its long-term appeal. The arcade mode offers minimal replay value unless players are completionists, and the experience can feel lacking for those who prefer solo play.

    • “For sure, I'll find this very replayable. The way the game plays feels nice, and the arcade feel of it all is one I can get into for quite a long time.”
    • “This game has the feeling that Overwatch gave me, but it still feels fresh and is extremely replayable.”
    • “So replayable to the point I have bought this game 7 times now, twice for me and 5 times as gifts.”
    • “Arcade (a.k.a campaign) is very short and almost zero replayability unless you are a completionist who wants to complete the campaign with every mech.”
    • “The game isn't bad for the price, but the single-player story mode is very short. Keep in mind that if you are buying the game, the versus mode is all you will really get for replay value. As for online matchmaking, it didn't work at all.”
    • “[Limited replay value for a solo player who won't go online a great deal. The single-player story has a lot of padding, and the online mode can, at times, feel a little empty. Camera control can be unwieldy at times.]”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews; while some players find it amazing and suggest pairing it with external soundtracks like the "Pacific Rim OST," others feel it lacks polish and could benefit from stronger sound effects and overall improvement.

    • “+ soundtrack - the music is actually really amazing!”
    • “Tip: play this game while playing the 'Pacific Rim OST' soundtrack in the background”
    • “Tip: play this game while playing the 'Pacific Rim OST' soundtrack in the background”
    • “It could still use polish though, mainly in the audio department (buildings have no destruction sound effect, the sound effects are generally weak, and the game music could definitely be better).”
    • “That's literally like a Unity engine one-person made game, the interface, the music ... gameplay ...”
  • humor4 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized by its simplicity and the potential for hilarious moments, particularly through its quirky control scheme that allows multiple players to pilot a mech together. While the story is short and predictable, it adds a lighthearted narrative that complements the chaotic and amusing gameplay reminiscent of titles like Octodad. Overall, the game successfully blends silly mechanics with fun co-op experiences, resulting in entertaining and laugh-inducing moments.

    • “The story is nothing to write home about, but it does provide a funny (if short and predictable) narrative to follow as you play.”
    • “We thought it would be a fun, but awful mess, like Octodad's hilariously messy co-op, but after we fought the computer controlling all the mechs, we learned that we can actually pilot a mech pretty well together.”
    • “Silly yet awesome control scheme of 4 shoulder buttons each controlling a different limb, which plays well into the hilarious and awesome Voltron/Power Rangers-esque co-op where multiple players can control the same robot.”
  • monetization3 mentions

    The monetization model is praised for avoiding typical pitfalls like loot boxes and microtransactions, offering a more straightforward experience with unlockables and additional modes. While the game itself is considered mediocre, its approach to monetization is seen as a refreshing change in the current gaming landscape.

    • “You get what's lacking in modern gaming - unlockables not masked as loot boxes, no microtransactions, and a focus on gameplay modes and split-screen options.”
    • “The monetization model is refreshing, with no pay-to-win elements and a clear focus on player experience.”
    • “I appreciate that the game offers a fair approach to monetization, allowing players to enjoy the full experience without being pressured to spend extra money.”
    • “It's a 'meh' game; it looked good from the ads, but it's a 'meh' game.”
    • “That being said, you get what's lacking in modern gaming - unlockables not masked as loot boxes, no microtransactions, modes, split-screen, and general shenanigans.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    The game is praised for its strong optimization, with users noting that it runs surprisingly well. Additionally, players appreciate the customization options available for mechs, allowing for performance enhancements through mod integration earned during gameplay.

    • “Optimized very well.”
    • “+ surprisingly well optimized”
    • “When playing the campaign as your choice of mech, you have some level of customization for your mech’s performance through the use of up to four mods that can be added to your mech after randomly earning them after missions or by using experience points to craft them.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, noting that the lack of diverse environments and a meaningful campaign leads to repetitive gameplay with minimal rewards. However, some users appreciate that skins can be earned through gameplay without excessive grinding, suggesting a balanced approach in that regard.

    • “No monster campaign, no city locations, all sport-themed arenas and senseless grinding that gets you nowhere, as the rewards for completing fights are pitifully bare minimum.”
  • character development2 mentions

    Reviewers appreciate the character designs for their cool and classic aesthetic, noting that the variety provided by the eight battlefields enhances the overall experience. However, there is limited commentary on deeper character development beyond visual appeal.

    • “All the character designs are really interesting, and the eight battlefields add enough variety, I find.”
  • stability2 mentions

    The game exhibits some stability issues, including occasional bugs that can trap players in walls during story mode and various graphical glitches. While these problems can often be resolved with simple actions, they can still detract from the overall experience, particularly when using certain DLC mechs.

    • “It's a bit buggy; sometimes in story mode, you will spawn in the wall and be stuck there for a bit. To fix it is simple: just get attacked to get knocked down or keep dashing and wiggling your mech to get out.”
    • “Some graphical glitches occur at times, but perhaps the most noticeable and annoying technical issue I experienced was when I played through the campaign as one of the DLC mechs called Bellona.”
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Critic Reviews

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Play time

3hMedian play time
3hAverage play time
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*Based on 2 analyzed playthroughs

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