Mechstermination Force Reviews

Mechstermination Force is ranked in the 67th percentile of games scored on OpenCritic.
6 / 10
Apr 20, 2019

Yes, the mechanics were done well, but the repetitive music and the control hiccups had a way of grating on me after a while. The game was enjoyable but just slightly bare. A few more varied musical tracks over the different stages and tightening up of the controls would go a long way here.

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8 / 10.0
May 8, 2019

Mechstermination Force took me around six hours to complete, which I feel was just not enough, I can go back and replay the fourteen levels to beat my previous scores, to gain extra medals for taking no damage during the battle or even add another controller so a friend can come to play with me and have some fun with local play, I feel they could have added a few other modes for it to give extra options of gameplay, maybe even online so you can play as the enemy rather than the hero would be awesome! I enjoyed this game so much and I’m excited to see what other games Hörberg Productions come up with! despite what I feel is a pretty short campaign I’m going to award the Mechstermination Force the Thumb Culture Gold Thumb!

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8.2 / 10.0
May 6, 2019

Mechstermination Force is the love child of Contra and Shadow of the Colossus, brought up by loving parents and nurtured into a well-designed experience. The gameplay may throw some people off, with its steep level of difficulty and almost rogue-lite mechanics where you must play to pay for a way to win the day. The visuals are really bright and vibrant, despite the main focus here being ginormous invading robots from another planet who are causing havoc upon the world. As far as Boss-Rush games go, Mechstermination Force sits up there with the best this generation.

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Evan Norris
Top Critic
7 / 10
Apr 3, 2019

Silky gameplay, bright graphics, and stellar MegaMech encounters make it required playing for fans of run-and-gun action.

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Apr 3, 2019

"Giant MegaMan boss fights without platforming."

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7 / 10.0
May 29, 2019

I feel that if there was a bit more content and if the waves were more consistent with the difficulty of their bosses, then this game could have been something truly amazing, but as it stands right now, it’s just a good little action game with little else to note.

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Apr 4, 2019

By the time the credits rolled, I had spent about 4 and a half hours and gotten 80+ deaths in Mechstermination Force. While I rather enjoyed it overall, there were some features that held it back from perfection. And also, though the final boss is beyond epic, it too suffered from the same complaints I had about earlier battles. But for the base package, I feel you get a lot for your money. My main frustration is that once it’s over, there’s nothing left to do, other than trying to beat the bosses without taking damage to acquire medals. Thankfully I’m not quite that masochistic, so I think I’ll pass. That said, for $11.99 it’s easy to recommend to fans of hardcore games, though I can’t say the same applies to those who identify as more casual gamers. But if you love giant robots and are up for a challenge, Mechstermination Force is the game for you!

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8 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2019

Mechstermination Force is a pretty tight and enjoyable retro sci-fi robot stomping party… though it will typically take a few attempts to keep the robots from stomping you instead...

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Apr 14, 2019

Run 'n' gun fans who are intrigued with the idea of a collection of thrilling boss fights need to play Mechstermination Force.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 24, 2019

Mechstermination Force offers challenging 2D boss rush action, but it lacks the depth outside of boss fights.

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B+
Jun 29, 2019

Mechstermination Force isn’t the longest game, but that’s no negative, just an observation.

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8 / 10.0
Apr 9, 2019

Mechstermination Force is enjoyably challenging, reasonably cheap, and mildly humorous. That makes it a success in my book.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2019

Each boss is uniquely designed, and realized with an outstanding degree of care and attention. From the moment you boot Mechstermination Force, it is immediately fun, and that fun never stops. This is a gameplay loop distilled to its purest form, and it is an absolute joy.

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Apr 5, 2019

When it works, Mechstermination Force is an enjoyable experience, but those moments are marred by some faulty design and monotonous grinding.

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Cubed3
Top Critic
8 / 10
Jan 30, 2020

Mechstermination Force is a terrific boss-rush adventure that grants a few hours of undisputed, frenetic, and fast-paced gunplay against gargantuan robotic titans.

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9 / 10.0
Apr 29, 2019

Get Mechstermation Force, get a partner if you can, and get ready to save the world. You're going to frequently die trying, but the process will be a blast.

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7 / 10.0
Apr 10, 2019

Overall, Mechstermination Force is a pretty good title for the Switch. I wish it had full levels like games had in the '90s. It would feel like a much fuller game, and I think people would have a lot more fun. For the very low price of $11.99 USD, you can't go wrong with the purchase of this game. Just be sure all you want to do is play against bosses. Other than that, have lots of fun with this game.

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6 / 10.0
Apr 4, 2019

Fun, creative, and challenging boss battles dampened by outdated controls. Frustrating fun.

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8 / 10
Apr 30, 2019

Mechstermination Force is yet another welcome addition to the Nintendo Switch catalogue, this time in the shape of a game that consists of one boss rush after another. With its tough, demanding and elaborate boss fights, Mechstermination Force is certain to appeal to players looking for a very challenging experience.

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8 / 10.0
May 6, 2019

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

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