Full Metal Schoolgirl Reviews
FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL is certainly a flawed game that expects some player flexibility to enhance the experience, which doesn’t hide its Simple Series’ DNA. Still, even if they are many, these flaws at least make for a very interesting game in the end.
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With good characters, satisfying gunplay, and an addictive rogue-like gameplay loop, FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL is a good choice for those who value gameplay, even though the aesthetics are repetitive (albeit stylish) and the progression is slow and demanding.
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Once you've given Full Metal Schoolgirl a couple runs, you've pretty much seen it all. There are decent ideas with potential that meld the shooter genre and roguelike framework well – it's unfortunate that they get squandered by foundational shortcomings.
Full Metal Schoolgirl is an action-roguelike where the company Meternity Jobz has angered a couple of Japanese schoolgirls.
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Roguelites are all about repetition, and Full Metal Schoolgirl has that "one more go" factor that makes the genre so darn compelling.Its tongue in cheek premise resonates in these wild times, and its gameplay – with a bit of tinkering – blends character action with third-person shooting in a fresh and interesting way.You just need to be prepared for a bit of frustration and a pinch of jank: this isn't a straight-A student by any stretch, but its robotic heart's in the right place.
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Full Metal Schoolgirl offers a sharp, satirical look at corporate life. It's humorous throughout, but the roguelike, action-oriented gameplay does become redundant. I'd rather my time slogging be spent in an actual office I'm meant to survive, not a virtual one I'm meant to destroy.
Rated M for Mature action game set in an alternate reality Japan
Full Metal Schoolgirl isn’t quite as sharp as a satirical commentary (though it is there), and it doesn’t have quite the slick brawler action or memorable boss battles (though they are there). What it does have, though, is an excellent example of a roguelike formula largely done right, with great loot loops and an upgrade path that doesn’t make you feel like you’ve taken too many steps backwards every time you “die” and need to start a new run.
Full Metal Schoolgirl is both ridiculous and addictive. The hack-and-slash and shooting gameplay isn't hindered by the inclusion of a stamina meter, and the constant slew of upgrades keeps the roguelike gameplay feeling fresh even after going through 100+ levels. The presentation has occasional hiccups, as does some parts of the gameplay, but there's nothing that actively takes away from a fun experience. Don't expect anything groundbreaking, but those looking for action in a cheesy setting won't be disappointed by Full Metal Schoolgirl.
Full Metal Schollgirl delivers a great satire on Japanese "Black Companies" and has a solid foundation, but it needs more polished gameplay to justify its roguelike aspect, which quickly becomes very repetitive.
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I had a load of fun with FULL METAL SCHOOLGIRL, especially with its absolutely hilarious sense of humour that constantly made me chuckle. Please don't judge it by its silly title as it presents one over-the-top action-packed laugh-out-loud commentary on modern worklife. 🏢
Full Metal Schoolgirl is a chaotic third-person shooter that mixes anime aesthetics with a rogue-lite gameplay loop reminiscent of Earth Defense Force’s wild energy. While its janky design and questionable progression systems hold it back, the game delivers surprising depth through satisfying combat, quirky humor, and an addictive upgrade loop. It’s a niche but memorable experience for those willing to embrace its eccentricities and grind-heavy structure.
This is a hack ’n’ slash game titled Full Metal Schoolgirl, of course it’s going to be over-the-top and ridiculous in all the right ways. It’s a power fantasy that lets you take on the system and culture of labor exploitation in front of an audience of devoted fans. At the same time, it’s a cheesy experience that embodies everything that defines the hack ‘n’ slash genre.
I enjoyed my time with Full Metal Schoolgirl. Its simple, repetitive gameplay loop managed to hook me from beginning to end, and the pure chaos brought on by raiding an office building filled with robots was entertaining, to say the least. There were moments where I had to take a break and step away, but after a quick recharge I was back at it and ready for more. It might not be the greatest or most ambitious roguelite on the market, but there is still fun to be had here.
While it features a good variety of equipment, upgrades, and really interesting bosses, the experience quickly becomes repetitive.
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From the team behind Earth Defense Force comes Full Metal Schoolgirl, which combines third-person shooter and character-driven action game elements for an incredibly fun roguelike hybrid. Players can choose a Japanese machine girl and ascend a 100-floor building to take out frustrations on a fully mechanized corporation. The structure of the game can be tedious due to lengthy runs up the skyscraper, and there's a lack of overall content, but the gunplay makes this game too fun and addicting to put down at times.
I liked Full Metal Schoolgirl overall, but its large consequences for dying during the campaign, the uselessness of many of its weapons, and general jank will deter a lot of potential players. But if lady androids demolishing hundreds of robots sounds great to you, it's still worth a look.