Metal Fatigue

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  • Summary: Choose from three warring factions; the Milagro, Neuropa, and Rimtech are competing CorpoNations, each with its own technologies and research capabilities. Build bases, research new weaponry and unit types, and engage the enemy on three different levels simultaneously! [TalonSoft]
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. ActionTrip
    87
    With its catchy graphics and refreshing gameplay ideas, it turned my skepticism into a full-fledged, addictive gaming experience.
  2. GameSpy
    85
    Does the formula of giant robots and three-tiered combat succeed? Definitely. But there are a few quirks along the way to deal with, most notably the anemic unit pathfinding AI.
  3. GamePro
    80
    The real standout feature that sets this game apart is how players must manage their forces not only on the planet's surface, but also in the asteroid orbit above, and in the deep tunnels and caverns below.
  4. All Game Guide
    70
    An alternative name for the aptly titled Metal Fatigue could just as well be "Human Fatigue" in terms of stamina required to enjoy the experience.
  5. Happy Puppy
    70
    Has some arguably unique approaches, but seems to be lacking many of the checks and balances that would reign said approaches in from out-of-control excesses to interesting novelties.
  6. Eurogamer
    70
    This isn't a game that sets out to change the world or to redefine the genre, but rather to rehash an existing genre in a solid and playable way. An objective which it achieves with room to spare.
  7. Daily Radar
    50
    Giant robots Good, lame story Bad, stealing sechnology Good, weak level design Bad, nothing innovative... that's bad Homer.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. Devalinor
    Aug 28, 2012
    10
    One of my favorite games in childhood, and its really a remake worth, or a sequel. I love the way how you build your robots, fight with themOne of my favorite games in childhood, and its really a remake worth, or a sequel. I love the way how you build your robots, fight with them and maybe shoot of the arm of another robot to pick it up for you own and continue the fight with it.… Expand
  2. Anonymous
    Nov 1, 2008
    10
    Metal Fatigue is the, in my eyes, best RTS ever. Sure, the graphics aren't that great - but the #1 rule for video games is still: Metal Fatigue is the, in my eyes, best RTS ever. Sure, the graphics aren't that great - but the #1 rule for video games is still: gamplay > graphics. And gameplay is the thing that Metal Fatigue makes superior compared to other RTS-games.… Expand
  4. Toastys120
    Apr 14, 2023
    10
    Love this Game.

    Three layers of action and a good story. I know it has some issues but overall the Idea is nice, performed pretty well and    Love this Game.

    Three layers of action and a good story. I know it has some issues but overall the Idea is nice, performed pretty well and it's fun to play in general ! Hope there will be a Patch or a steam integration released.    … Expand
  5. ChrisS.
    Jul 31, 2007
    9
    Great game with pretty good implementation but the bugs hold it back from being a 10.
  6. Ainar86
    Sep 11, 2019
    9
    One of the best and most under-appreciated RTS games of all time and in my personal top 5. What it lacked in standard elements common at theOne of the best and most under-appreciated RTS games of all time and in my personal top 5. What it lacked in standard elements common at the time (it was no SC or AoE clone) it more than made up in innovation and, OMG, the combots are the best thing in any strategy game ever created. I hope it gets a sequel or at least a remake like Homeworld. Its biggest flaws were a low detail terrain (technical limitation to allow drilling underground), little base building and not enough vehicle balancing.… Expand
  7. Thazari
    May 7, 2016
    9
    RTS game featuring the assembly and customization of giant robots. It also has 3 levels on the map (air, surface, underground) to fight onRTS game featuring the assembly and customization of giant robots. It also has 3 levels on the map (air, surface, underground) to fight on simultaneously. All in all it is a unique approach for a strategy game not seen elsewhere. Robot graphics, sounds and animations are nice, but the terrain is unfortunately rather dull. The interface is also a bit clunky and the game does have some bugs that never got patched, but overall it is still a great game.… Expand
  8. EricG.
    Aug 16, 2004
    7
    Good game but hard to beat w/o cheating cuz the AI gets exponentially tougher as the game progresses, and it can work on three maps Good game but hard to beat w/o cheating cuz the AI gets exponentially tougher as the game progresses, and it can work on three maps simultainiously while you can only work on one.… Expand

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