Mech Vs Kaijus Review (PlayStation 5)

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Author: Jim Smale

by Jim Smale · June 10, 2024

Mech Vs Kaijus Review, you take on the role of the commander of a powerful Mechs squadron. Jump your mechs out of the Defense wall and control them on the battlefield. Strategically place towers and traps on the battlefield in tactical mode to create an impenetrable defense. Use powerful skills deploy support units and create huge armies with Factories.

Mech Vs Kaijus Review Pros:

Decent modern pixel art graphics.
612.2MB download size.
Platinum trophy.
Tower defense gameplay.
Game settings – show shortcuts, unit health bars, and call waves.
Controller settings – camera shake on/off, and sensitivity slider for the camera.
Training menu option.
Three save slots.
In-game cutscenes and comic book style slides How’s.
Three game difficulties – Easy, normal, and hard.
Game difficulties can be changed in the menu.
Excellent upbeat soundtrack.
Seven Mech types to unlock and equip.
Mechs are part of your team and auto fire whilst Odins is your mech You control its shooting and you can equip amd to upgrade every part of it to increase stats or add new weapons and abilities.
World map level select.
You can replay levels.
Wave-based combat.
The game plays out where you have your Odins and mechs up high and they auto-shoot enemies and you can real-time drop-down reinforcements and build things like turrets and shields.
You can aim the guns of your Odins in real-time.
Earn cash from killing enemies.
When building in combat the game continues to play in a slow-motion affair.
Mech can get damaged and you have to repair them to keep them at maximum proficiency.
Earn 1 to 3 stars on a level based on your performance.
Repair and upgrade mechs from the level select Hud which acts as a hub.
Armoury shop to buy new items.
You keep money earned even when getting a game over so this helps you upgrade and get better.
You can straight up pause the game.
When building new things you get designated spots to build on them.
You earn cash and research points from battle.
Upgrade and sell buildings.
End of mission breakdown.
Massive research table where you spend research points on loads of new unlocks like abilities or new buildings and reinforcements.
Fast loading times.
Very satisfying gameplay loop and surprisingly easy to get into.
The way you actually play the game makes you feel like you are doing more than you actually are.
Breaks the concept of what you think a tower defense is, it’s fast and accessible.
Play how you want.

Mech Vs Kaijus Review Cons:

Had the training menu not acknowledge commands and got stuck not being able to finish it.
Cannot remap the controls.
Little replay value.
A lot to take in.
The game doesn’t do a great job of advising you on upgrades, mechs, mission objectives, etc.

Mech Vs Kaijus:

Official website.

Developer: Jandusoft, Doble Punch Games

Publisher: EastAsiaSoft

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Summary

Mech Vs Kaijus is a tower defense game that stands out with its decent modern pixel art graphics and an excellent upbeat soundtrack. The game has a manageable download size of 612.2MB and offers a platinum trophy for achievement hunters. It provides a variety of game settings, including the ability to show shortcuts, unit health bars, and call waves. The controller settings allow for the camera shake to be turned on/off and a sensitivity slider for the camera.

The game offers three difficulty levels (Easy, Normal, and Hard) that can be changed in the menu, catering to a range of player skills. There are seven Mech types to unlock and equip, adding to the game’s depth. The gameplay involves wave-based combat where your Mechs and Odins auto-shoot enemies, and you can drop-down reinforcements and build turrets and shields in real time. You also have the ability to aim the guns of your Odins in real time, adding an extra layer of strategy.

Mech Vs Kaijus has a satisfying gameplay loop and is surprisingly easy to get into. It breaks the concept of what you think a tower defense is, making it fast and accessible. You can play how you want, and the game makes you feel like you are doing more than you actually are.

However, the game does have its drawbacks. The training menu sometimes does not acknowledge commands, which can lead to players getting stuck and not being able to finish it. The controls cannot be remapped, which may be a downside for some players. The game also has little replay value and can be a lot to take in initially. It doesn’t do a great job of advising you on upgrades, mechs, mission objectives, etc.

Overall, Mech Vs Kaijus is a unique and engaging tower defense game with a modern pixel art style and an upbeat soundtrack. It offers a variety of Mechs to unlock and a real-time combat system that adds depth to the gameplay. However, it does have some issues with the training menu and a lack of guidance on upgrades and objectives. Despite these issues, the game provides a satisfying and accessible gameplay experience that breaks the mold of traditional tower defense games.