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Game Name Metal Storm
Original Title 重力装甲メタルストーム
Region Japan, USA
Console NES
Game Release 1991
Genre Action, Shooter
Publisher Irem, Tamtex
Languages English, Japanese
Metal Storm on the NES is one of the most unique action platformers on the system, and easily one of the most overlooked. Released by Irem in 1991, the game stands out thanks to its gravity-switching mechanic, which completely changes how you move through levels and makes it feel very different from other NES action games.
You play as a pilot controlling the Gravity Armor, a powerful mech that can flip gravity at the press of a button. This means you can walk on the ceiling just as easily as the floor, and the game is built around this idea. Enemies attack from every direction, and many puzzles and platforming sections require you to constantly switch gravity to survive. It sounds simple, but the level design makes great use of the mechanic, and it keeps the gameplay fresh the entire time.
The controls feel very solid, which is important for a game like this. Switching gravity is instant, and once you get used to it, the movement feels very natural. The game can be challenging, especially in later stages, but it rarely feels unfair. Most of the difficulty comes from learning enemy patterns and figuring out when to flip gravity.
Visually, Metal Storm is one of the better-looking games on the NES. The sprites are detailed, the animation is smooth, and the mechanical enemies and bosses all look great. The game has a strong sci-fi style, with lots of industrial environments, space stations, and robotic enemies. The soundtrack is also excellent, with energetic music that fits the fast, intense gameplay perfectly.
One of the only downsides is that the game is a bit short once you know what you’re doing, but the challenge level and unique gameplay make it worth replaying. Like many late-era NES titles, it didn’t get as much attention as it deserved when it first came out.
Overall, Metal Storm is a hidden gem on the NES and one of the most creative platformers on the system. The gravity mechanic alone makes it worth playing, and the tight controls, great music, and strong level design make it one of the best action games in the NES library.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Stage 1-1
3:03 Stage 1 Boss
3:32 Stage 2-1
5:17 Stage 2 Boss
5:45 Stage 3-1
7:08 Stage 3 Boss
7:50 Stage 4-1
10:39 Stage 4 Boss
11:31 Stage 5-1
13:23 Stage 5 Boss
14:57 Stage 6-1
16:30 Stage 6 Boss
17:51 Stage 7-1
21:00 Final Boss
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Gameplay recorded by Retronomicon (NVSGamer)
Game Name Metal Storm
Original Title 重力装甲メタルストーム
Region Japan, USA
Console NES
Game Release 1991
Genre Action, Shooter
Publisher Irem, Tamtex
Languages English, Japanese
Metal Storm on the NES is one of the most unique action platformers on the system, and easily one of the most overlooked. Released by Irem in 1991, the game stands out thanks to its gravity-switching mechanic, which completely changes how you move through levels and makes it feel very different from other NES action games.
You play as a pilot controlling the Gravity Armor, a powerful mech that can flip gravity at the press of a button. This means you can walk on the ceiling just as easily as the floor, and the game is built around this idea. Enemies attack from every direction, and many puzzles and platforming sections require you to constantly switch gravity to survive. It sounds simple, but the level design makes great use of the mechanic, and it keeps the gameplay fresh the entire time.
The controls feel very solid, which is important for a game like this. Switching gravity is instant, and once you get used to it, the movement feels very natural. The game can be challenging, especially in later stages, but it rarely feels unfair. Most of the difficulty comes from learning enemy patterns and figuring out when to flip gravity.
Visually, Metal Storm is one of the better-looking games on the NES. The sprites are detailed, the animation is smooth, and the mechanical enemies and bosses all look great. The game has a strong sci-fi style, with lots of industrial environments, space stations, and robotic enemies. The soundtrack is also excellent, with energetic music that fits the fast, intense gameplay perfectly.
One of the only downsides is that the game is a bit short once you know what you’re doing, but the challenge level and unique gameplay make it worth replaying. Like many late-era NES titles, it didn’t get as much attention as it deserved when it first came out.
Overall, Metal Storm is a hidden gem on the NES and one of the most creative platformers on the system. The gravity mechanic alone makes it worth playing, and the tight controls, great music, and strong level design make it one of the best action games in the NES library.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
1:33 Stage 1-1
3:03 Stage 1 Boss
3:32 Stage 2-1
5:17 Stage 2 Boss
5:45 Stage 3-1
7:08 Stage 3 Boss
7:50 Stage 4-1
10:39 Stage 4 Boss
11:31 Stage 5-1
13:23 Stage 5 Boss
14:57 Stage 6-1
16:30 Stage 6 Boss
17:51 Stage 7-1
21:00 Final Boss
#retronomicon #nes #metalstorm #retrogaming #nintendo #nesgames #retroreview #platformer #hidden gems #8bit #classicgames
