Metal Wolf Chaos XD (2019)

Developer: General Arcade, FromSoftware, Inc
Publisher: Devolver Digital
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Action
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 907 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 5.2 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

It feels like piloting a ridiculously armed mech through absurdly patriotic spectacle, with relentless explosions and ridiculous dialogue.

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What players say

Players praise the hilarious, over-the-top patriotic story and cheesy voice acting, but note the gameplay feels dated with bullet spongey enemies, long levels, and a 30fps lock. Porting issues like crashing and lack of graphics options are also flagged. Some split on whether the comedy outweighs the outdated mechanics.

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