METALLIC CHILD (2021)
- Developer
- Action Square(STUDIO HG)
- Publisher
- HIKE Inc.
- Platforms
- Windows
- Genres
- Action, Indie
- Rating
- 4.2 of 5, 1,238 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
Playing feels like a frantic, colorful anime action game where you dash through sci-fi corridors, grabbing random power-ups and smashing robot enemies in short, repeatable runs.
fast-pacedcutechaoticlightheartedarcadeyrepetitiveanimefuturistic
What players say
Players describe Metallic Child as a fun but flawed roguelite that blends Hades with Mega Man. The permanent upgrades feel limited and temporary buffs expire mid-boss, which players find frustrating. The dodge and block are not always reliable, and the final stage is a difficulty spike. The story ends on a sequel hook that has not been followed up since 2021.
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