Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

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  • Summary: Blast your way to victory as Glitch, the gun-slinging, half-ton menacing bot of Droid City. Found as scrap metal, but transformed into destructive machinery, Glitch is determined to free his people from the evil clutches of General Corrosive and his maniacal army of Mil bots. As youBlast your way to victory as Glitch, the gun-slinging, half-ton menacing bot of Droid City. Found as scrap metal, but transformed into destructive machinery, Glitch is determined to free his people from the evil clutches of General Corrosive and his maniacal army of Mil bots. As you venture through 40 missions, you'll find 17 deadly weapons, a variety of vehicles, and enemy bots that you can control. Annihilate the General's sinister plan to dominate the world and salvage the robot race.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 28 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 30
  3. Negative: 0 out of 30
  1. AceGamez
    100
    Imaginative graphics and superb sound, a sprawling adventure packed full of neat touches and cool weapons, great humour and an accomplished multiplayer; Glitch embodies what games are really all about - challenge, entertainment and fun.
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  2. 1UP
    90
    Flat out, this is an amazing shooter. You can fight through over 50 levels, upgrade your weapons, take control of enemies, recruit enemies to help you fight, drive different types of tanks, and a lot more -- think "Ratchet & Clank" fused with "Halo."
  3. IC-Games
    86
    An atmospheric, intelligent and original shooter that is sure to be harshly overlooked by the majority of gamers, which is a pity considering the quality gaming on show. It's enjoyable, challenging and exquisitely designed but is only let down by minor camera troubles and a difficulty level that may be a bit too hard.
  4. GameSpot
    83
    Though its balance is a little questionable at times, Metal Arms has quietly come onto the scene to offer one of the most visceral and most satisfying shooting experiences in quite a while.
  5. Firing Squad
    82
    In many ways, Metal Arms feels built on a generic foundation, but the developers have done much to dress it up with great gameplay and genuine laugh-out-loud moments, making it one of the better choices in the action game category.
  6. Nintendo Power
    80
    With well-rendered graphics, impressive lighting effects and top-notch voice talent, the game's production values are as high as its fun factor. [Dec 2003, p.144]
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  7. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    Each aspect of Metal Arms illustrates the greatness of which the fledgling Swingin' Ape Studios is capable, but sadly, a number of faults keep the product as a whole from being outstanding.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 9 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 10
  3. Negative: 1 out of 10
  1. RobD.
    Mar 13, 2004
    10
    This game has everything, it absolutly rules all! The only thing i can say that they could have done to make this game better is: more levels This game has everything, it absolutly rules all! The only thing i can say that they could have done to make this game better is: more levels (theres alot but why not more!), more MIL bots that you can take controll of, more vehicles, and last, more weapons... but even without these, the game is awesome!… Expand
  2. LukeK.
    Jan 18, 2004
    10
    This game couldn't get any better. You blast through your enemies with 17 devistating weapons. What more could you want and it's This game couldn't get any better. You blast through your enemies with 17 devistating weapons. What more could you want and it's not one of those games you can beat in a week. This game is tight.… Expand
  4. MikeJ.
    Nov 13, 2003
    10
    The game is top notch from beginning to end. Tons of weapons, cool vehicles to drive and great graphics. Also, the environments are very The game is top notch from beginning to end. Tons of weapons, cool vehicles to drive and great graphics. Also, the environments are very interactive and destructible. Quality oozes out of this game at every turn.… Expand
  5. GustavoC.
    Mar 8, 2004
    10
    A very solid shoot 'em-up action game. It is a very good game I recommend it.
  6. ROFLTURKEY92
    Apr 20, 2021
    9
    I remember being beyond hyped when I saw the trailer as a kid. And for good reason the game was excellent, character designs were on point,I remember being beyond hyped when I saw the trailer as a kid. And for good reason the game was excellent, character designs were on point, the shooting was great, the driving segments (which I found pretty tough) were also fun. I was obssessed with blasting out robot joints and watching them sfire uncontrollably in every direction. To me a critical shot to the enemies shoulder and watching them flail about was more satisfying than any headshot in any other shooter of that age.… Expand
  7. RatingALLGames
    Feb 5, 2023
    9
    This game is fun as long as your opponent doesnt cheat in multiplayer like the little (this is not about his overall height ifykyk) cheater he is.
  8. NikoO.
    Mar 3, 2005
    0
    Stupid game. Boring. Repetitive.

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Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best GameCube Game of 2003
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#44 Most Discussed GameCube Game of 2003
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#13 Most Shared GameCube Game of 2003