Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

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Salvage the robots from the scrap heap of extinction, as a half-ton war machine!
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8.5
very good
 

Game Overview

Salvage the robots from the scrap heap of extinction, as a half-ton war machine!

The Bottom Line

Set to the backdrop of a distant universe inhabited exclusively by robots, Glitch is on an adventure to save his home planet Iron Star from the evil General Corrosive and his various mechanical minions. You take control of the colorful machine -- think of him as a mini-mech -- who seems innocent enough but in actuality is armed to the teeth with various weapons and unique abilities. The setup results in an experience that approaches perpetual carnage, and it's all paced along and broken apart by some witty banter, too. But the real draw is the character's ability to sneak up behind robot foes equipped with open rear data panels and hack into and take control of them. Add to that split-screen multiplayer battles, and you've got total robot destruction, third-person-shooter-style.

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Expert Reviews

GameSpot review logo
82/100
score

Though its balance is a little questionable at times, Metal Arms has quietly come onto the scene to offer one of the most visceral and most satisfying shooting experiences in quite a while.

GameZone review logo
85/100
score

Looks amazing, but the game play is rather ordinary,

IGN review logo
83/100
score

A surprisingly well-made action-shooter with a lot of heart. The game successfully merges a light-hearted storyline with some seriously intense combat, a good measure of strategy and a fun multiplayer mode. Oh, and the weapons in this title are downright

Game Features

Metal Arms(tm): Glitch in the System Ships to Retail Third Person Shooter Metal Arms(tm): Glitch in the System Ships To Retail Stores Worldwide

Game Specs

Controllers
Analog Control, Digital Control, Vibration Function

 

Modes
Deathmatch, Full Mission Single-Player, Simultaneous, Story, Versus

 

ESRB Game Ratings

ESRB Rating of "T"
This game is Rated: Teen
Content is most suitable for children ages 13 and up. This game may contain violence, gambling, suggestive themes, crude humor, or some strong language.
Content Descriptors:
Strong Language
 
Game Info
Platform:Sony Playstation 2
Release Date:11/18/2003
Publisher:Vivendi Games
Developer:Swingin' Ape Studios
Genre:Shooter
ESRB Rating:T
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
8.5
Gameplay
8.2
Graphics
9
Sound
8.7
Concept
8
Difficulty: Medium
OVERALL
8.5/10
Metal Arms: Glitch in the System for PlayStation 2
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