Both a parody and a love letter to the two “Metal Gear” games, although the OTT voice acting clearly roots to the first “Metal Gear Solid” as well. The goofy humor somewhat reminded me of Mel Brooks’ spoofs. Although it’s surprisingly fun at the beginning, I ended up feeling slightly exhausted by the end. Each chapter provides diversified gameplay without repeating the stealth dynamics too much, but there are also a few areas and bosses that required so many tries that it ended up breaking the pacing a little. It was also tedious to be forced to heal the guards after shooting them, as you cannot kill anyone in the game. A more compact experience could have left a much stronger impression, preserving the initial enjoyment without succumbing to frustration. Despite these drawbacks, “Unmetal” still manages to deliver a worthy experience for fans of the genre.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2023


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