Mechstermination Force

Release Date: April 4, 2019

Action, science fiction, platformers, mechs, indie games, side-scroll, splitscreen, multiplayer, singleplayer

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Platform action game in which we face fourteen powerful bosses, climbing on their bodies and destroying their weak points. The Mechstermination Force can be played alone or in the local cooperation mode.

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Mechstermination Force is a platform action game representing the "boss rush" subgenre - the game revolves around fighting different bosses. The game was developed by the independent Swedish studio Horberg Productions, whose portfolio includes the Gunman Clive series.

Plot

Mechstermination Force tells a simple story set in a science fiction universe. As players progress, they take control of one of the four soldiers to face the MegaMechs - the gigantic robots that have taken control over the world.

Mechanics

In Mechstermination Force the action is shown from the side perspective. Throughout the game, players are tasked with defeating fourteen diversified powerful machines. One can eliminate them by shooting at their weak spots in dynamic combat sequences. In addition to firearms, the authors give at players' disposal a lot of useful gadgets. The overall arsenal of available weapons and gear grows with one's progress. For example, while jet boots allow players to make double jumps, the baseball pole destroys the energy cores of enemies, and magnetic gloves allow players to climb over the metal bodies of their adversaries.

Game modes

The Mechstermination Force can be played solo or in the company of a second player, within the local cooperative mode.

Technical aspects

Mechstermination Force has colorful 2.5 visuals maintained in a cartoon-like style; the game runs at fixed sixty frames per second.

Last updated on March 4, 2019

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7.6

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Game is Recomended by 67% of Critics. There are 32 Critic Reviews.

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God is a Geek: 7.5 / 10 by Mick Fraser

If you're a fan of boss rush then you already know what you're in for with Mechstermination Force. The difficulty is punishing, but the feeling of accomplishment after each victory makes it all worthwhile. Well, mostly.

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GamingTrend: 80 / 100 by Elisha Deogracias

Mechstermination Force is a wonderful follow-up to Bertil Hörberg's Gunman Clive series. While it can get a bit frustrating at times, the silly atmosphere and tough but entertaining gameplay make for a great time for those who want some simple, unadulterated fun.

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DualShockers: 8 / 10 by Tomas Franzese

Hörberg Productions produces yet another fun title in Mechstermination Force, currently a Nintendo Switch exclusive.

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