Mechstermination Force

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  • Summary: Battle against massive bosses, jump and climb onto them to find their weakspots and blow them to kingdom come in this action packed platforming boss rush, from the creator of the Gunman Clive series. When the MegaMechs have taken control of the world, one small group of brave soldiers areBattle against massive bosses, jump and climb onto them to find their weakspots and blow them to kingdom come in this action packed platforming boss rush, from the creator of the Gunman Clive series. When the MegaMechs have taken control of the world, one small group of brave soldiers are still fighting for humanity's independence. Join them and lead the charge against the mechanical menace. … Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 32
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 32
  3. Negative: 0 out of 32
  1. Pure Nintendo
    Apr 29, 2019
    90
    Get Mechstermation Force, get a partner if you can, and get ready to save the world. You’re going to frequently die trying, but the process will be a blast.
  2. GameCritics
    Apr 8, 2019
    85
    Those small bumps aside, Mechstermination Force is absolutely wonderful. It presents a top-notch boss rush experience with fights that are exciting and memorable, the difficulty feels perfect, it doesn’t punish the player or feel mean-spirited, and it wraps up before it runs out of juice. Well done, Horberg Productions – this is absolutely superb stuff.
  3. Nintendo Life
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    With Cuphead just around the corner, we can’t help feeling sorry for Mechstermination Force. It's certainly less of a head-turner, but it's a more approachable take on boss rush platforming, with less of an emphasis on twitch-based, pixel-perfect precision. It's peppered with ingenious design and amusing writing and we thoroughly enjoyed our time with it. We'd recommend it as a more accessible alternative to (or appetiser for) Studio MDHR’s upcoming game. If you enjoyed Gunman Clive, this is a great expansion on the concept and well worth investigating.
  4. Screen Rant
    Apr 4, 2019
    80
    Mechstermination Force isn't a game for those easily frustrated; it requires a lot of patience. But beating a boss on the first try would never be fun. Only after losing again and again and nearly giving up but then whispering to yourself "one more go," should the boss's patterns be fully revealed.
  5. Cubed3
    Jan 30, 2020
    80
    Mechstermination Force is a terrific boss-rush adventure that grants a few hours of undisputed, frenetic, and fast-paced gunplay against gargantuan robotic titans. Climb up the legs and torsos of these mighty beasts and take back Earth. Up to two heroes can blast away these monsters to the backdrop of fantastic audio tracks, while using a plethora of the biggest and most damaging guns. The visuals look neat, and the action-heavy fights are pretty to look at. If one downside had to be mentioned, it's that this experience can be over pretty quick as there aren't a lot of MegaMechs to battle, and the three-star system used to replay previous battles doesn't feature any further incentive other than bragging rights.
  6. Destructoid
    May 1, 2019
    75
    My complaints with Mechstermination Force are straightforward because that's really what the game is, a boss rush shoot-fest. If the stars align and you can find someone who really enjoys 2D shooters, give the game a go: even its fleeting joy is worth the entry ticket. Hell, it's worth it if you go alone, so long as your expectations are in check.
  7. Switch Player
    Apr 5, 2019
    60
    Fun, creative, and challenging boss battles dampened by outdated controls. Frustrating fun.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 7 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. dh3rsh
    Nov 14, 2021
    9
    This game is very underrated and I hope more people find out about this game. The boss fights were very addictive and there was a lot ofThis game is very underrated and I hope more people find out about this game. The boss fights were very addictive and there was a lot of creativity put into this. I kept replaying boss fights until I mastered them. I really recommend Mechstermination Force for people who like a challenge and for people that are fans of old school arcade games.… Expand
  2. gillibrand
    May 16, 2019
    9
    Incredibly fun. The mechs are varied and inventive. Blasting off their armored parts and bashing their "cores" feels good--like you're reallyIncredibly fun. The mechs are varied and inventive. Blasting off their armored parts and bashing their "cores" feels good--like you're really damaging these giant things. Being able to climb the mechs Shadow of Colossus-style is what really makes you feel like a boss.

    Good difficulty. Hard, but not rage-inducing. (Well, the snake boss is frustrating near the end.)

    Minor complaints: repetitive, forgettable music; ugly hub world; difficulty ramp-up was a little uneven (some later bosses were easier than earlier ones).    … Expand
  4. lucianobrantes
    Apr 23, 2021
    9
    Muito divertido para os fãs de Contra e similares. Rendeu muita diversão! Valeu a pena!
  5. topher_csr
    Apr 5, 2019
    8
    I am only on the 2nd boss battle (level) but am really enjoying this game, despite how bad i apparently am at it. It is challenging, but itsI am only on the 2nd boss battle (level) but am really enjoying this game, despite how bad i apparently am at it. It is challenging, but its not cheap. you can figure out what you need to do, and how to do it fairly easily. The thing that i feel keeps this from being an excellent game is the controls. It controls fine, and is a throwback to the standard Contra or Metal Slug controls, but it could have been better if it incorporated a twin stick approach like something like Hive Jump did. It takes a while to get used to moving and aiming with the same stick, and it never really allows you to be deadly accurate. The game is well designed, runs perfect on Switch, and for the money has a ton of value packed in. Pick it up if you have an itch for a good shooter/boss rush game.… Expand
  6. nusco
    Aug 13, 2019
    8
    Boss rush games are always a wild bet. Mechstermination Force wins it big time. It contains a fantastic array of wildly inventive, giganticBoss rush games are always a wild bet. Mechstermination Force wins it big time. It contains a fantastic array of wildly inventive, gigantic bosses, none of which looks similar to any other. The Contra-style gameplay is often though---but the game counterbalances even the most frustrating fights with its perfectly paced progression, its lack of fillers, and plenty of charme.

    Mechstermination Force was created by Bertil Hörberg, the author of Gunman Clive. It sports the same absurdist humour of his previous games, and more than a few direct references to them. In fact, the entire game and its storyline seem to have been inspired by the brilliant final boss of the Gunman Clive series. I'll wait patiently for Hörberg's next game. After three hits, he proved to be an author worth following.    … Expand
  7. C0NNERS
    Apr 9, 2019
    7
    Contra meets Shadow of The Colossus.

    + Challenging yet rewarding when you finally figure out how to take each Mech down. + Requires    Contra meets Shadow of The Colossus.

    + Challenging yet rewarding when you finally figure out how to take each Mech down.
    + Requires patience and a willingness to experiment and learn from each new death.
    + Focused design makes a welcome change from sprawling open world epics.
    + Addictive "one more go" arcade action

    - Character can feel "floaty" and imprecise - probably intentional, but hope the devs will tighten this up through updates    … Expand
  8. interaxive
    Nov 24, 2021
    0
    This would be a great game if it wasn't impossibly difficult. A few simple tweaks would make it a lot of fun, but it's not worthwhile playingThis would be a great game if it wasn't impossibly difficult. A few simple tweaks would make it a lot of fun, but it's not worthwhile playing as it is.… Expand

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