Metal Tales Overkill Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Metal Tales Overkill Switch NSP Free Download Romslab The guitar gods have been possessed, and through them, the metalheads. Now it’s up to you to sort this mess out. That’s the setup of Metal Tales: Overkill, a guitar-based, twin-stick shooter with roguelike elements from Zerouno Games. Four guitar-wielding heroes are available for you to take control of, though only two of them are available from the outset. And to save the guitar gods from the evil God Kuk, you’re going to have to make your way through six gigs, using your guitar as a weapon. With the action viewed from a top-down perspective, the gameplay here will be familiar to those who have played games such as The Binding of Isaac. ROMSLAB.COM BEST SWITCH GAMES 

Metal Tales Overkill Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Each gig is essentially a randomly-generated map with a set theme, and it’s up to you to move from room to room, killing any enemies you encounter while hopefully grabbing some power-ups along the way. It helps that you generally know what’s in an adjacent room before you enter it. Icons on the map will indicate whether a room has a dangerous trap in it, for example, or a shop. Because of that, you can plan your way through each gig before taking on the boss if you wish. Or you can head straight to the boss if you feel confident of your skills. Chances are you’ll want to explore, though, as it generally gives you the best chance of survival.

objectives to complete

Completing a challenge might reward you with a shield pick that allows you to sustain more damage before your run comes to an end, or you might find a nifty power-up that makes you move faster. Even guitars can be found, each one offering a alternate firing behaviour. There are also objectives to complete on each run that reward you with a currency that can be used to buy permanent upgrades once your run is over. From additional guitars that can then be randomly found while playing, to damage bonuses, a wide range of upgrades are available. And so as you play and then inevitably fail, you grow ever more powerful until you can clear all gigs in one run. SteamWorld Dig 2 Switch NSP

Metal Tales Overkill Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

On paper, Metal Tales: Overkill is your typical twin-stick shooter/roguelike hybrid, then. Albeit one with a rather unique premise. It’s nothing really out of the ordinary. And then to make it even less remarkable, it’s not a particularly nice game to look at, with bland visual design. The audio lets it down a little, too. The metal soundtrack is nice, but the sound effects are pretty dire. There are other issues, too. When you encounter a shop, for instance, you’re not told what something is before you buy it. The same goes when discovering upgrades etc. in the rest of the game. You’re just expected to learn what things are over time via their icons, but with so many pickups on offer, it’s quite a bit of an ask.

Gameplay

Metal Tales: Overkill is a fairly competent game; one that’s somewhat enjoyable but not remarkable in any way. You can have hours of fun with it, and can even play it with a friend or family member by your side thanks to couch co-op, but chances are you aren’t going to remember your time with it all that fondly. Still, if you’re into metal music and roguelikes, it might be worth picking up. Metal Tales: Overkill is about relinquishing the evil that has possessed the metal gods and their fans. How do you do that? Axe power – as in, guitar axe power. A twin-stick shooter, you’ll dash around each room blasting power chords at the fans, neutralising all threats, move on to the next room and rinse and repeat. SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Switch

Metal Tales Overkill Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

Our benchmark then is Smash TV. It’s a similar set-up, but mute the game, and it loses its identity immediately. The colours are very rich, blending into one another so that it’s difficult to pick out character models, and though the music is fantastic, the sound effects are dire and repetitive. Having the patience of a saint (however you measure that), I’d repeat each run in the hope of unlocking something new, but alas, it was mostly misery. Misery is overdramatic; it was more frustration, slight rage, and boredom. Besides the standard rooms, there are trap rooms which almost always take off your health for minimal reward, plus the obligatory boss stage.

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It got to the point where I would rush to the boss stage as soon as possible as there was next to no reason to explore as there wasn’t much benefit. Surprisingly, the bosses in Metal Tales: Overkill don’t require too many hits to be defeated, but their moves often can’t be dodged, and the number of defeats via a cheap shot was depressing. Still, when you die, you’re awarded points for your efforts and completing challenges. However, there’s nothing to spend the points on! At every opportunity, I would open the upgrades menu, and nothing would be available. Choosing from the two starting characters, the same would apply: they’d have a special triggered by L1, and that’s it. Summons are awarded when beating a boss, but they don’t carry to the next run, so it’s a little meaningless.

Metal Tales Overkill Switch NSP Free Download Romslab

To say I was disappointed has been an understatement. The Crackpet Show is a similar title, albeit I’d happily play that again and again as there was progress, a wide variety of weapons and items, but it lacked on the music side. Perhaps the two should meet for drinks? The difference clearly is progress and rewards, but arguably fun – Metal Tales: Overkill felt like a chore – the absolute opposite of what I expected of the game. Apparently, this was released on Steam under the guide of Metal Tales: Fury of the Guitar Gods, and judging by a few videos and write-ups, it’s pretty much the same game. Steam Prison Switch NSP

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