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GIGANTIC ARMY

Nintendo Switch, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2014

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Quick resume

Side-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator / Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.

Global score

75/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Platform, Shooter, Arcade

Pros

  • Nostalgic 16-bit mech shooter feel
  • Challenging and skill-based gameplay
  • Solid controls and animations
  • Varied weapons and boss fights
  • Good value at sale prices

Cons

  • Short game length
  • No mid-game weapon customization
  • Punishing time limits
  • Lack of save or checkpoint system
  • Limited story and presentation

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    3

    "Players choose their loadout of main and sub weapons at the start and control movement and aiming freely, but weapon loadout is fixed per run."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game is challenging with skill-based aiming, dodging, and boss fights requiring mastery and memorization."

  • Competition
    -3

    "No evidence of ranked or multiplayer competition; focus is on individual performance and self-improvement."

  • Continuation
    2

    "Short game length but some players report replayability due to difficulty and achievement hunting."

  • Cooperation
    -5

    "Single-player only with no cooperative or multiplayer features."

  • Creativity
    1

    "Limited weapon customization at start; no mid-game loadout changes or level editing."

  • Domination
    -5

    "No social dominance or power over others; purely individual gameplay."

  • Escapism
    3

    "Players enjoy nostalgic arcade-style mech action as a form of stress relief and old-school fun."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for nostalgia and enjoyment, no obligation or external pressure noted."

  • Experimenting
    2

    "Some experimentation with weapon loadouts before runs, but gameplay is mostly about mastering fixed mechanics."

  • Exploration
    -3

    "Linear levels with no exploration or secrets; focus on progressing through known stages."

  • Expression
    -4

    "No character or mech customization beyond weapon choice; no cosmetic personalization."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Players pilot giant mechs in sci-fi settings with exaggerated combat and boss battles."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community features; solo play only."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players improve skills through learning enemy patterns and mastering controls; some weapon upgrades during play."

  • Health
    -5

    "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention due to time limits and challenging gameplay."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social interactions or relationship building."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles."

  • Progression
    3

    "Players collect power-ups to upgrade weapons and health partially recovers between levels."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Time limits and difficulty create tension; some players find it stressful rather than relaxing."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Enjoyable pixel art, sound effects, and explosions provide sensory stimulation and excitement."

  • Status
    -5

    "No social recognition or ranking systems."

  • Story
    1

    "Basic story presented as text between levels; minimal narrative immersion."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Players must plan weapon loadouts and manage resources like ammo and time strategically."

  • Thrill
    3

    "Time pressure and challenging bosses create suspense and excitement."

  • Value
    3

    "Players find good value especially at sale prices for the nostalgic and challenging gameplay."

  • Violence
    4

    "Core gameplay involves combat, destruction of enemies and bosses with weapons and melee attacks."

  • Survival
    3

    "Players must avoid damage and manage limited health and continues to survive through levels."

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