Metal Fatigue

 PC
Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 20 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
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  1. Game Over Online
    74
    It's what I like to call a concept game; Great ideas but the implementation is a little rough. With a little more polishing this could be an A-title.
  2. IGN
    71
    Just one more of the group of unremarkable strategy games on the market already.
  3. Electric Playground
    70
    Without the 'Bots, Metal Fatigue is just real-time strategy grizzle, with them it's neat, cool, fun, even occasionally challenging.
  5. CNET Gamecenter
    70
    A better-than-average RTS game with some compelling elements, marred by multiplayer game balance issues and a sometimes dull single-player game.
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  6. Computer Games Magazine
    70
    Fun to watch and play, but unless a patch fixes the AI it is only a game for big fans of mecha or RTS games, as that bothersome element makes it that much less enjoyable.
  7. 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.
  8. Adrenaline Vault
    70
    All in all, Metal Fatigue is a great variation on an all-too-common theme, and will surely provide hours of high-energy robot-smashing fun to anyone willing to see past its minor flaws.
  9. 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.
  10. GameZone
    70
    Need an RTS fix? Giant Fighting Robot fan? Look no further.
  11. 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.
  12. GameSpot
    69
    The game's unbalanced units, as well as a few interface problems, cut it short of its potential.
  13. PC Gamer
    67
    An intriguing take on the genre that should have paid more attention to the RTS basics. [Oct 2000, p.130]
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  14. Gaming Age
    50
    The gameplay is solid, but there is very little supporting it, and oh so very much holding it at bay.
  15. Hot Games
    50
    Pretty vanilla, as RTS goes.
  16. 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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Awards & Rankings

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#90 Best PC Game of 2000
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#43 Most Discussed PC Game of 2000

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User Score
8.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 69 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 58 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 69
  3. Negative: 4 out of 69
  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.… Full Review »
  2. ChrisK.
    May 30, 2006
    7
    This is probably the only real time strategy game so far by 2006, which has AIs assembling mechanical bots (the large androids people think This is probably the only real time strategy game so far by 2006, which has AIs assembling mechanical bots (the large androids people think are Gundam Wing action figures). Intuitive and original... only thing missing... map editor. If you buy the game, know that the fights will be more reckless skirmishes than strategic manuvers like any other real time strategy games. The most fun I have gotten out of this game was probably just building a base with killer robots and make it look cool. You play in the skies, on the surface, and underground. Your robots also fly! Woosh. Sad to say, the giant androids are probably the only thing keeping this game alive.… Full Review »
  3. 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.    … Full Review »
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