Shootout at the Robot Corral
Microsoft recently initiated a download program for Xbox 360 live called Xbox Originals. Similar to the Playstation franchise, Microsoft wanted to breathe new life into old games by making them available for their latest console. Unlike Nintendo’s recently released “New Super Mario Bros,” the Xbox originals have not been enhanced at all - they are the same games made available for $15 a piece. This initiative has been slow to gain momentum. Metal Arms: a Glitch in the System is the latest release in the series.
Metal Arms is a humorous first person shooter. You take the role of Glitch, a freedom fighter for valiant robot rebels. Your group is attempting to overthrow a group of evil militant robots. Like most first person shooters, the storyline could use a bit more imagination. Metal Arms storyline is one of the better ones within the genre. This game is violent. When you strike enemy robots you can do critical hits which can cause the robot to run around firing its gun with its head destroyed. Other shots will leave a torso and legs to wander a bit before falling. Despite Glitch being rather toonish looking, the game graphically portrays damage scored against your enemies.
Metal Arms is also fairly difficult to play. You can easily play a level 15-20 times before mastering enemy robot positions enough to create a solid battle plan. The enemy robot AI is well developed and the militant robot army will execute many surprising maneuvers during game play. They also tend to be dramatically more powerful than Glitch. You will rarely drop your foes in 1 to 2 shots. One of the benefits of the harder game play is that you will definitely have a feeling of accomplishment every time you clear a level.
Metal Arms provides Glitch with several power up weapons during game play. His left arm allows you to use miscellaneous gadgets and weapons. Glitch’s right arm can receive different gun plug ins. Your opponents have different weapon resistance that you will need to change to the appropriate gun to be effective. Metal Arms: A Glitch in the System is a good budget game to add to your game collection. It has good graphics and decent sound but lacks a musical soundtrack. It will provide you with hours of challenging game play.
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