The WhatsNext verdict
For Fans of classic 2D run-and-gun arcade shooters who love visceral bio-mechanical art and non-stop action.: It channels the pulse-pounding rhythm of retro arcade classics, pairing tight multi-directional gunplay with over-the-top pixelated body horror, spectacular multi-phase bosses, and a roaring heavy soundtrack. Tradeoff: The steep execution demand, brief overall campaign, and intense graphic gore make it a focused arcade test that may overwhelm or repel players looking for a more relaxed experience.
What it does best
Unmistakable grotesque pixel-art spectacle
Tight, relentless run-and-gun action
Grotesque bosses with memorable multi-phase battles
A face-melting soundtrack inseparable from the action
What might put you off
Perfect in short bursts
A look you cannot mistake
The setup
What you are walking into
Iron Meat is a run-and-gun shooter with an onslaught of mechanics ripped from arcade and console classics.
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