Iron Meat Reviews
Iron Meat is an amazing Contra-like that does some things better than the game it is impersonating. I cannot recommend this title enough for fans of that style. It has a rocking soundtrack, outstanding visuals, and perfect controls. Now if you will excuse me, I have some more meat to grind.
Even with a short running time and a lack of special set-pieces, Iron Meat does justice to the genre, not to mention its own on-the-nose name.
Iron Meat is a game that draws inspiration from the great classics of the run-and-gun genre, offering a version as faithful as possible to its predecessors. However, it adds modern touches to make it more accessible to today's players. Fast-paced, brutal, and featuring well-crafted pixel art, this title is sure to please fans of the genre. The only major drawback is the lack of content to keep players engaged once the main campaign is over, as there are no extras included.
Review in Italian | Read full review
If you're a fan of run-and-gun shooters, Iron Meat is a must-have thanks to its responsive controls and excellently-designed stages. A genuine blast from beginning to end, it's just a shame there aren't more modes.
A very successful attempt to make an action game in the spirit of Contra series. A fun experience that ends too quickly, but leaves a great lasting impression.
Review in Russian | Read full review
If you enjoy Contra then you'll love Iron Meat as it's one of the best adaptations of classic run 'n' gun gaming I've ever played.
The game looks great with its dark and brooding visuals. While each level has a menacing, dark-ish style, they are uniquely themed such as a forest, living train or even shooting the undead on the Moon. Enemy design, while a bit repetitive, is top-notch and creepy. Bosses are big and grotesque creations fun to challenge. The soundtrack is a high octave hard rock score to get your blood pumping as you shred The Meat’s armies. There’s nothing inherently wrong with Iron Meat aside from the fact that unlocked characters doesn’t offer any variety in terms of gameplay and the fact that given its old school inspiration, the gameplay is limited. When clearing the game, you can replay it and choose which level to play. Whether you’re looking for an old school inspired challenge or some quick fun, Iron Meat is an absolute must play. The gameplay is addictive, easy to pick up and play and some classic co-op action. While the gameplay is limited, the levels and challenge is very fun and addictive. Even after clearing the game, you’ll find yourself replaying levels to hone to skills or just as a stress relief. Iron Meat is a must buy. Don’t miss out.
Iron Meat is a classic run-and-gun that doesn't want to innovate, but simply proposes the best that the genre has to offer, adding a grotesque and ultra-violent design carefully crafted. A great old school pastime that will keep you busy for several hours, depending on how many achievements and characters you intend to unlock and how good you intend to become at playing it.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Iron Meat is a tribute to the genre it draws inspiration from and to the cornerstones of run-and-gun games. The greatest strength of the production is its dual appeal. It manages to cater to both seasoned gamers who experienced those years and to newcomers drawn to this "chaotic" genre (or simply, to its successful retro pixel art aesthetic). It's a pity that in just a couple of afternoons, you’ll have seen everything, regardless of your skill with the controller.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Retroware's latest effort was created for those who want the classic run-n-gun experience. It doesn't innovate, but it convinces with its exuberant apocalyptic environments that allow the player to enjoy the frenetic pace of the genre, thus offering a title that is fun until the end.
Review in Italian | Read full review
Iron Meat will appeal to die-hard fans of this genre who are looking for a nostalgic yet fresh challenge. However, this is a game that doesn't hold back, and not everyone will embrace its ruthless nature.
Review in Persian | Read full review
Iron Meat's gorgeous visuals, solid gameplay mechanics, smooth controls, and a metal af soundtrack work in tandem to deliver an equally challenging and rewarding Shoot ’em Up that does way more than it needs to in order to stand out. Simply majestic.
Iron Meat is like a fresh breeze of Contra nostalgia. It has pixel-nostalgia, comes with a great guitar-heavy soundtrack and has some really nice meaty designs. Unfortunately, at one to two hours, it's a very short game, but, especially in co-op, it invites you to play a short round again and again.
Review in German | Read full review
Iron Meat is a fantastic Contra-like shooter. With sharp pixel art, a rocking soundtrack, and intense action, it's a worthy successor to the retro classics.
Iron Meat slams onto the scene as a gory, pulse-pounding homage to classic run-and-gun shooters. With its unique biomass-infested world, mind-blowing pixel art, and killer soundtrack, it's a feast for the senses that'll have retro fans salivating.
Iron Meat is a bloody good time, offering a grotesque and beautiful arcade experience. Retroware once again nails the nostalgia of playing games like Contra while going above and beyond to deliver a retro experience on modern systems. Don’t let its short runtime be a deterrent, this is still a must-play because it is so well done. Iron Meat modern classic that’s accessible to everyone at any age to play and enjoy, solo or together.