IRONFALL Invasion

 3DS
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5.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 67 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 32 out of 67
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 67
  3. Negative: 25 out of 67

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  1. THEMUDKIP12
    Feb 18, 2015
    9
    This is a solid shooter for the 3ds. Yes the game feels repetitive, YEs the game has bad voice acting, and the story is a little bland, but despite the flaws the game is a solid good shooter for the 3ds.
  2. misterchef102
    Aug 8, 2015
    10
    1-The most important thing I have to say: DO YOU F****** KNOW THERE IS A SENSITIVITY SLIDER on the option menu? Because people seem dumb while saying the look is slow while it's not.
    2-Screen touch controls> cpp/c stick
    3- Graphical engine 10/10. The best one i've seen on 3DS by far sticking with those gorgeous 60 fps. 4- Campaign: 4/'510 It has been very discussed why it's bad i'm not    1-The most important thing I have to say: DO YOU F****** KNOW THERE IS A SENSITIVITY SLIDER on the option menu? Because people seem dumb while saying the look is slow while it's not.
    2-Screen touch controls> cpp/c stick
    3- Graphical engine 10/10. The best one i've seen on 3DS by far sticking with those gorgeous 60 fps.
    4- Campaign: 4/'510 It has been very discussed why it's bad i'm not saying it again,
    5- Multiplayer 7'5/10 If you're searching a shooter on the 3ds look no further. The mechanics may be a bit hard to get used to, but with roughtly some hours you'll be mastering em. The MP gameplay it's great, with a great variety of guns.
    6- Did you know you don't have to buy it bundled and you can only buy the MP right? If there's the option just use it, the campaign isn't really worth it unless you really enjoyed the demo
    7-I'm giving them a 10 because this game was made by a group of only 3 people, they've worked hard and achieved something great and they just deserve more of what people is rating.    … Expand
  3. bubuche
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    I couldn't wait to download it this morning... I followed that game since the technical video demo last year... I've finished the demo and I'm very surprised by the content for that kind of indie game. It's rich, with a lot of action scene, kind of enemies, minigame, narrative story with real voices, it's amazing that 3 guys made that ! big up for them ! I will buy the full version thisI couldn't wait to download it this morning... I followed that game since the technical video demo last year... I've finished the demo and I'm very surprised by the content for that kind of indie game. It's rich, with a lot of action scene, kind of enemies, minigame, narrative story with real voices, it's amazing that 3 guys made that ! big up for them ! I will buy the full version this evening for sure :)… Expand
  4. PaulArcade
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    wahhhhoooouu, amazing, could be better if left handed was supported, i cant believe a 3DS could do that. Finished the solo in 9 hours of great action. now playing multi with my friends and zelda.
  5. metabolix
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Purchased day One :-)
    Good graphics and smooth gameplay, It is a bit difficult (in the beginning), but you get used quickly.

    There are two playable characters, Jim has a lot of weapons, but Samantha has just a gun.
  6. KevinTrek
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    fantastic game, the first tps on the 3DS. solid campaign and very good multiplayer and all that for a small price. i hope to have more games like this on my 3DS !
  7. Aozz101x
    Mar 7, 2015
    8
    Ironfall is very fun, the controls was may bit hit off tbh i wish you didnt have use touch screen to move around witch i think put off for me, however the voice acting is great the gameplay is pretty good, recommend using the pro controller
    8/10
  8. RickMartin64
    Feb 13, 2015
    9
    Multiplayer is cool. Campaign is a bit boring but for the price its great. Stylus control are a bit slow but you can change it in the options. its a good game for the 3DS.
  9. Alextanier
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    I love this game finally a new shooter on 3DS, I was waiting impatiently and I'm not disappointed.
    I had read two bad reviews and I do not understand their views,why make the analogy with games on PS3/Xbox, it's just a good 3ds game that costs 10€.
  10. EggManStudio
    Jul 23, 2015
    8
    Ironfall Invasion is far from a perfect shooter, with a bland story and abysmal voice acting, but it offers a good third-person shooter experience on the 3DS - and is one of very few games to do so. I'd most definitely reccommend to New 3DS owners looking for a good handheld shooter to pick up and play.
  11. saxo27
    Feb 26, 2015
    8
    Do not trust the official reviews. I have been playing this game quite a lot and feel that the critics have not, at all, fairly reviewed this game. For a team of around 3 developers, this game is wonderful. It is also a fresh shooter on the 3DS. The gameplay is fun, the music is fine and the voice acting is PS1 fun cheesy. The only problem is if you own a regular 3DS. I own a New 3DS andDo not trust the official reviews. I have been playing this game quite a lot and feel that the critics have not, at all, fairly reviewed this game. For a team of around 3 developers, this game is wonderful. It is also a fresh shooter on the 3DS. The gameplay is fun, the music is fine and the voice acting is PS1 fun cheesy. The only problem is if you own a regular 3DS. I own a New 3DS and this makes the game very fluid. I can see the gameplay being very rough without the C-stick. Also, this game does utilize the additional shoulder buttons. Again, don't trust the critics, PLAY THE DEMO. It is a fine game for a $10 campaign (I didn't try the multiplayer).… Expand
  12. TomBinners33
    Feb 28, 2015
    10
    For Ironfall, I started to play multiplayer with the demo, and then I bought the campaign mode, the two modes are really good.

    I played about 7 hours in campaign mode, the graphics are really nice and the levels are fairly varied (there was a stage in helicopter).

    Now I regularly play multiplayer mode (3 against 3) and I really think it's cool to have this kind of game on the 3DS.
  13. radthadtheman
    Jul 11, 2015
    8
    This game was fun because of the idea of having a 60fps shooter game like ironfall on the 3ds is amazing! but while playing the game i realized the idea of the game is the only good part.
  14. lando23
    Sep 14, 2016
    9
    First, RIP Fernando Velez. I want to say thank you for making this game to be on the 3DS.

    Anyhow, I wish the look sensitivity is more sensitive because even at max settings, it doesn't seem fast enough for me. Also, I wish the "look backward" control is disabled because I accidentally did it so many times, it is very distracting during gameplay. The controls are disappointing and makes    First, RIP Fernando Velez. I want to say thank you for making this game to be on the 3DS.

    Anyhow, I wish the look sensitivity is more sensitive because even at max settings, it doesn't seem fast enough for me. Also, I wish the "look backward" control is disabled because I accidentally did it so many times, it is very distracting during gameplay. The controls are disappointing and makes this game more challenging yet annoying.

    I wish VD-Dev can sell the Big Bang Engine to some awesome developers because the engine makes this game so good on the aging 3DS. So good, that 2D is actually 60 fps and 3D somewhere around 30 fps with no lag spike. They should make more suitable games for the 3DS with this engine since it could have potential.

    I beat the game in hard mode (though the final boss is too hard for me) and it makes the game enjoyable than easy mode (especially when you play as Samantha, which is very challenging). As numerous reviews say about it, the voices are like in a B-Film; robotic, flat toned, just heartless. But there are only two developers making that game.

    I'm not sure if there is going to be a sequel for Ironfall...    … Expand
  15. titocusomancuso
    May 12, 2023
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Buen control, buena ost, gráficos espectaculares, trama interesante... Lo tiene todo. No es una obra maestra pero si es el mejor TPS de 3DS.… Expand
  16. OmegaEvolution1
    Nov 2, 2020
    8
    This is definitely a game that is worth a revival. At the end of the game it said, "to be continued", but 4-5 years later, we never got a sequel. So the game, the game looks pretty amazing graphical-wise, the gameplay could be better even considering the c-stick is clunky sometimes, the campaign while on the predictable side, it is decent enough to work. The game or a possible sequel isThis is definitely a game that is worth a revival. At the end of the game it said, "to be continued", but 4-5 years later, we never got a sequel. So the game, the game looks pretty amazing graphical-wise, the gameplay could be better even considering the c-stick is clunky sometimes, the campaign while on the predictable side, it is decent enough to work. The game or a possible sequel is begging to be HD ported to the Switch, PS4, or other major platforms.… Expand

Awards & Rankings

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#47 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#12 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#31 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015

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Metascore
48

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 21 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 21
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 21
  3. Negative: 7 out of 21
  1. Cubed3
    Apr 21, 2015
    40
    It is simply just generic and does not justify itself enough to stand tall in the forest of third-person shooters on the market.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 20, 2015
    55
    If you can accept IronFall as dumb fun, then you might derive some enjoyment from its multiplayer – but it has too many issues to fully recommend it. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.28]
  3. 4P.de
    Mar 6, 2015
    39
    While the visuals are nice and seem to push the hardware a lot of times, you can hardly say that about the mechanics or AI, which are just a tad over the common mobile game on your phone.
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