In the game world of Metal Bringer, crafted by the creative minds at PLAYISM and ALPHAWING, we’re thrust into a distant future where humanity teeters on the brink of peril. Let me dive into the details of this enthralling roguelite action title in my review of Metal Bringer.
Picture this: You are Suria Yugia, awakened from a deep cryosleep by your ever-reliable robotic sidekick, Bud. You find yourself in the Meru Laboratory, a state-of-the-art structure seemingly built specifically for you. Astoundingly, it has been operational for over 8 million hours – that’s close to a millennium! The sinister integrated system named S.I.V.A. is now at the helm, intent on keeping humanity in a perpetual slumber by commandeering the Labor AI to capture and freeze every human. Direct combat is out of the question for you, so your battles unfold via Labors and Arms. While Labors are humanoid AI creations, Arms are massive mechanical suits your Labor can commandeer.
To embark on your journey, constructing your first Labor is key. It’s not just about assembling a head, body, and weapons; you’ll need to weigh factors like attack speed and power to get the right mix. Consider the weight of your build, as it impacts agility and speed. For long-range battles, elements like reload speed and bullet velocity will come into play. Don’t overlook elemental attacks like burning or freezing and even dive into the aesthetics by picking colors for your Labor’s different parts.
Navigating the game, your character moves with the left analog stick and aims using the right. Offense is straightforward with the L2 and R2 buttons for your weapons. Jumping and interaction? That’s X and Square, respectively, while the Circle button allows quick dodges. Despite your weapons’ prowess, staying alert for an Arms to ride is crucial—just tap the down D-Pad when you find one. Plus, you can keep your setup fresh by swapping in new Arms parts and locks onto targets with the right analog stick, which shines during fierce battles.
Collecting D Chips in your adventure allows you to enhance your Labor, strengthening its HP, defense, and even its weapon skills across a slew of categories. You can also power up various weapon types, ranging from swords and lances to missile launchers and crossbows.
Blueprints play a vital role by letting you install apps on your Labor prior to a run. During your escapades, gather additional apps to give your Labor and Arms temporary enhancements. These can boost everything from weapon charging speed to jump capabilities, greatly impacting your performance.
Trophy hunters, rejoice! Metal Bringer offers a rich trophy collection, with a shiny Platinum at the end. The list includes 24 Bronze, 13 Silver, and 3 Gold trophies, each tied to achievements such as conquering bosses, fine-tuning your Labor, amassing blueprints, and achieving extraordinary feats of damage with various weapons.
This futuristic action-packed rogue-like journey places you in a dire struggle against overwhelming odds. As Suria Yugia, you must navigate a world dominated by an oppressive AI with only Labors and Arms as your tools. Metal Bringer is available on the PlayStation 5, priced at $19.99, offering players an electrifying challenge for the price.
Please note, this review of Metal Bringer was based on a PlayStation 5 copy provided by PLAYISM.
