Gearbits

Another instance of "What you see on the store page is what you get." It has a few rough points and I encountered the occasional very minor spawn or scripting hiccup, things like that. But all in all a very heartfelt little game.

Great gameplay. Fun robots and weapons. Finished my first run with the mass production suit, fun but challenging. Nice variety in combat between the bugs and the GBs.

Everything I wish a gundam game was

Basically if Zoids: Battle Legends was good. Tldr; the game looks bad at first, but don't let that deceive you. It's a bite-sized hidden gem, especially for mecha fans. THE GOOD STUFF: + Most games that make the main enemies be bugs (literal insects) are bad, but somehow, Gearbits manages to make it absurdly fun + Controls really well, and the weapons are fun and impactful + Story is serviceable, with the characters being charming and drawn with a lot of personality + Mech variety is really good, and they all feel good to use + This game has a brilliant hard mode built into the game, which is the first mech + Despite the occasional jank, you can tell that this is a passion project, and a good one at that THE BAD STUFF - Not really a big issue, but I'd love it if each mech had a description of its built-in weapon - A bit short (main story can be cleared in around 5 hours) I really would love if this game blew up in popularity so we can get a sequel (or more DLC). This is such a good game, and one I quite loved. You know, this is a great example of quality over quantity. Sure, it's not perfect, but it executes its strengths so well. Compared to other mech games…

I have bought both the base game and the Raider Expedition DLC. I personally recommend getting both. It's a comfy, though moderately difficult, mech anime game made by a fan who enjoys the genre. Its style and simple systems feel reminiscent of old macromedia flash games but made in a more modern game engine. Simple bullet pointed review of base game: - Played all missions of the base story mission with starter mech and got all achievements: 8.1 hours of gameplay. - Very few customization options. You choose your mech and 3 weapons (1 hand, 2 back) and must make sure your weapons fit the budget of your mech's carry capacity. (And you might have an extra weapon on your mech.) - The primary differentiation between mech playstyles is their boost speed and cooling systems. You are also able to toogle between hovering quickly on the ground and flight (jump jets). Like one of the older PS1/PS2 Armored Core titles where you see short hovering in the air to dodge enemy mechs. - There is a surprising amount of mission variety. From escort missions to eliminations to courrier missions to things that are more complex, you will be doing plenty. - Difficulty based on playing with the starter …

this mech game pretty good