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Is METALLIC CHILD worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Action players who want combat built around grabbing and throwing enemies
- Rogue-lite fans who prefer randomized items and character strengthening between encounters
- Players who want boss fights connected to skill collection and a science-fiction story
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a conventional hack-and-slash system without grappling, shielding, or enemy-throwing mechanics
- Players who prefer fixed item layouts and a predictable progression structure
- Players looking for a purely story-driven experience without action combat
Our take on METALLIC CHILD
Rather than limiting combat to attacks against enemies, the game makes opponents part of the moveset: they can block damage, be thrown into other targets, or be driven into walls. Boss victories also turn enemy abilities into tools for later fights.
What is METALLIC CHILD?
METALLIC CHILD is a rogue-lite action game set in the space laboratory Life Stream.
Rona, an android, must stop the robots aboard the station from crashing it into Earth. Combat combines hack-and-slash attacks with beat ’em up actions: enemies can be seized, used as shields, thrown into other enemies, or smashed against walls. Randomized item distribution shapes each run, while taking Cores from enemies provides a way to strengthen Rona. Bosses have distinct abilities, and defeating them lets Rona acquire and use those skills in later battles. Exploration includes interactions with NPCs, quests, and a story about the rebellion, with the player remotely operating Rona from Earth.
How METALLIC CHILD plays
- 01Enemy-grabbing combat
- Rona can seize opponents for defense, throw them at other targets, or strike them against walls.
- 02Randomized item runs
- Item placement changes between runs as part of the game's rogue-lite structure.
- 03Core-based strengthening
- Taking Cores from defeated enemies provides a method for improving Rona.
- 04Boss skill acquisition
- Defeating bosses allows Rona to obtain their abilities for use against later foes.
- 05Story and quests
- NPC encounters and quests reveal information about the rebellion aboard Life Stream.
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METALLIC CHILD: platforms & release
Is METALLIC CHILD worth it?
It is worth it if: action players who want combat built around grabbing and throwing enemies. Skip it if: players seeking a conventional hack-and-slash system without grappling, shielding, or enemy-throwing mechanics.
Where can I download METALLIC CHILD?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens METALLIC CHILD's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is METALLIC CHILD on?
Windows only.
