UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves
- November 13, 2023
- ENDROAD
An enjoyable, if basic experience that remains faithful to the TV show it’s based on, unfortunately let down by some serious performance issues.
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Get on Xbox Games StoreIn UFO Robot Grendizer: The Feast of the Wolves, players step into the shoes of Daisuke and pilot the powerful Grendizer robot to defend Earth from Vega's invasions. Experience an action-packed adventure in the universe of Go Nagai's animated series, and battle against the Monstronefs to protect your new home. A must-play for fans of the classic show, now with modern gameplay mechanics.
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Reviews
- Captures the nostalgic essence of the original Grendizer anime, with faithful graphics and music that resonate with fans.
- Gameplay is fun and varied, featuring different modes like beat 'em up and rail shooter, which keeps the experience engaging.
- The game is a heartfelt tribute to Go Nagai's work, showcasing the developers' passion for the source material.
- Severe performance issues, including low frame rates, bugs, and crashes that hinder the overall experience.
- Repetitive gameplay and lack of content, with many missions feeling similar and the game ending abruptly without a complete story.
- The English voice acting is criticized for being flat and uninspired, detracting from the immersive experience.
- story128 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The game's story is a nostalgic homage to the original anime, capturing its essence and iconic moments, but it only covers a fraction of the overall narrative, leaving players wanting more. While the adaptation is generally well-received, many users express disappointment over the game's brevity and lack of content, with some missions being buggy and the overall experience feeling incomplete. Fans of the franchise may enjoy the familiar elements, but the game's limitations and technical issues hinder its potential.
“Anyway, I was aware of Grendizer before, but didn't know much of his story, so this game was a great introduction to his character. Thank you for making it!”
“If you watched the original cartoon (in any language, wherever you are from), then you are definitely going to like this game. It's full of nostalgia. The soundtrack will stick in your head for days. The game story is good, and different modes of playing (robot, speizer, UFO) also add a nice touch to the game. You remember the story, you know what happened, so now you want to be part of it.”
“The animations of the mechas, the dubbing (at least the Italian one), the faithfulness to the original anime, the boss fights, and the plot (simple, but perfect for a game inspired by Goldrake) are all amazing, showing how much the development team loved Go Nagai's creation.”
“After buying the game, I read the story isn't complete and also that the developer ran into some problems with the publisher and they can't work on any patches or DLC, so this is the main reason I can't recommend this game.”
“The story just suddenly ends out of nowhere too.”
“Only passable combat, half-baked shmup levels, the terrible treatment of the legacy and voice acting, and the fact that this game is not even half the story is terrible.”
- gameplay66 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 61 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
Gameplay in this title is characterized by a mix of action-RPG elements and beat 'em up mechanics, featuring a semi-open world where players can explore and engage in combat. While the combat system offers variety and can be enjoyable, it suffers from performance issues, unresponsive controls, and occasional bugs that detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many players appreciate the nostalgic elements and the fun factor, making it a solid, if imperfect, homage to the franchise.
“Lastly, I would like to compliment the gameplay variety. The first form of gameplay is from Grendizer himself, where he can explore and interact with this semi-open world and fight robots, making this first gameplay style an action RPG.”
“From the visuals to the audio to the gameplay itself, it's everything I could have wanted from a game about Grendizer.”
“This is definitely a breath of fresh air as not every single game needs to be this super-duper action blockbuster 100/100, as long as it is fun, interesting, has a great OST, and great combat mechanics, that is good enough for me!”
“The combat uses borked Arkham Asylum mechanics with switching between the enemies, but it all is very sticky and unresponsive.”
“I'm pretty sure that there's like another year of work left on it and maybe this could have given us more enemies and a better crafted gameplay which is horrible at the moment.”
“The frame rate drops happening frequently, game-breaking bugs in a few stages (the very first one and the flashback one, where the boss would get stuck in the second phase if the player died against it and fought it again) and the overall bad optimization of the game, both in terms of gameplay as well as graphics, unfortunately keep it a step back from being the virtually perfect transposition of Grendizer/Goldrake into a video game.”
- graphics58 mentions
- 34 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising the cel-shaded art style that captures the essence of classic 70s anime, while others criticize the overall quality and optimization, noting issues like frame drops and graphical errors. Although the visuals may not be technically impressive, they are often described as charming and nostalgic, complementing the game's soundtrack and gameplay. Overall, while the graphics may not meet modern standards, they resonate well with fans of the genre.
“Beautiful graphics and killer soundtrack production make for a great experience.”
“They really captured the soul of the classic anime with both the art style and especially the music.”
“From the visuals to the audio to the gameplay itself, it's everything I could have wanted from a game about Grendizer.”
“The game has weak graphics options.”
“Multiple times you will experience frame drops even on powerful graphics cards.”
“The frame rate drops happening frequently, game-breaking bugs in a few stages, and the overall bad optimization of the game, both in terms of gameplay as well as graphics, unfortunately keep it a step back from being the virtually perfect transposition of Grendizer/Goldrake into a video game.”
- music56 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its nostalgic ties to the original anime, with many players praising its high-quality production and ability to evoke fond memories. The soundtrack, featuring both classic themes and new compositions that capture the essence of the 70s, enhances the overall experience and complements the beautiful graphics. Overall, the music is considered a standout feature, significantly contributing to the game's charm and appeal for fans of the series.
“They really captured the soul of the classic anime with both the art style and especially the music.”
“The music is very close to the original, and that alone makes it superb.”
“The soundtrack brings back memories.”
“Cannot stress enough how much the music makes me wanna cry as a die-hard fan of Grendizer (Goldorak)!”
“Let's start with the highs, the music has failed to become old for me, and I have not really had any audio failures aside from a couple, but they stem from a low that I'll talk about later.”
“The music is very close to the original and that alone makes it superb.”
- optimization39 mentions
- 8 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 54 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, with frequent frame rate drops, glitches, and bugs that hinder gameplay across various hardware configurations. Despite some improvements post-patch, many players report it as unplayable due to its poor performance and lack of essential features like ultrawide support. Overall, the game's technical shortcomings overshadow its enjoyable core gameplay.
“I got performance issues, but after the patch, it was a bit better.”
“I experienced some frame drops and a little bit of lag every now and then, but I'm sure with a compatibility and general performance update, it would be smooth as all get out.”
“I would like to see the next chapter of Grendizer Adventures with better graphics and optimization, as well as other Go Nagai classics like Mazinger Z, Getter Robo, Steel Jeeg, and maybe even Devilman of the 1972 anime version.”
“This game is beyond poorly optimized: I'm using an RX 6700 (non XT), Ryzen 5 5500, 16GB RAM at 1080p. The game looks good but still a bit simple, like a gorgeous PS2 game (maybe a budget PS4 game), and still the framerate drops way below 30fps frequently. On some real-time cutscenes, I see a weird checkered pattern on the walls.”
“There are quite a lot of bugs in the game, choppy animations, poor optimization, clipping through some buildings, getting stuck where you're not supposed to be, achievements not registering properly, game crashing altogether, no proper ultrawide support, no high framerate support, no proper save files, etc. The list goes on.”
“It's beyond unplayable; bad performance and game-breaking bugs.”
- replayability8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the replayability of the game to be moderate, with some expressing a desire for features like New Game Plus to enhance it further. While there are opportunities to revisit the game due to unmaxed abilities, many feel that the potential for increased replay value remains untapped.
“Also, a new game plus mode would be great for replay value.”
“The replayability value is okay, but it could easily be much more.”
“Not sure about replayability, but abilities were not maxed out after the last boss.”
- stability8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is marked by a few notable glitches and freezing issues, particularly during specific missions, which can disrupt gameplay. While some players find these problems bothersome, others feel they are minor and manageable, appreciating the overall enjoyable experience despite the technical hiccups.
“Game freezes on tower mission.”
“I quit and restart, still freezes.”
“Despite a few glitches, the story line, gameplay, and effects are really enjoyable... not to mention the nostalgia of those who watched the original manga series.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its silly and humorous tone, with a story that lasts about seven hours and features moments that are both funny and cheesy. Overall, players find the humor to be a significant and enjoyable aspect of the experience.
“The story is about 7 hours long, and it can be quite funny and cheesy at times.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is characterized by a sense of frustration and helplessness, as players express feelings of being unfairly defeated without any direct interaction, leading to heightened emotional responses.
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the lack of a map or scanning feature to assist in locating collectibles across expansive environments, which can lead to frustration. Additionally, poor frame rates further detract from the experience.
“Other than bad frame rates, the aspect of looking for collectibles is tedious at best, with no map or scan feature of any kind to help find these tiny items across massive maps.”
