Manic Mechanics

Manic Mechanics

July 13, 2023

Arcade Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4Xbox One

It’s time to dust off your overalls and hitch on your toolbelt in Manic Mechanics - a chaotic couch co-op game where you and up to three fellow grease monkeys serve the car-obsessed residents of Octane Isle. Your mission? Work your way through Octane Isle&s;s five neighbourhoods, challenging the Master …

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Adrian Burrows TheSixthAxis Jul 2023
50.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

40.0

Story

30.0

"Manic Mechanics is a reasonably sufficient attempt to do Overcooked! in a garage, but lacks the magic that made its influence such a classic. Entirely disposable fun for a weekend then, just don&s;t be expecting your friends to be begging …"

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Jul 2023
60.0 /100

"Manic Mechanics&s; simple approach to co-op gameplay is enjoyable at first but it becomes repetitive fast thanks to its lack of variation."

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Chris White God is a Geek Jul 2023
75.0 /100

"Manic Mechanics is a charming party game that takes a lot of inspiration from Overcooked, yet manages to stand on its own."

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Gareth von Kallenbach Skewed &a; Reviewed Jul 2023
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

60.0

"The game has been one of our favorites of the year and I look forward to hopefully seeing new content released for the game in the not-too-distant future."

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Isaac McCraw PlayStation Universe Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

68.0

"Manic Mechanics is great for an afternoon of fun with a friend or someone new to this style of game, but with its limited content I struggle to see it making any meaningful waves. I would love to see the …"

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

45.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

35.0

"No doubt inspired a bit by the likes of the Overcooked series, Manic Mechanics changes some elements up to reasonably stand on its own"

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Laikyn Siebritz GamesCreed Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Manic Mechanics is incredibly fun. Even though it&s;s not the most original game, it has very few issues to hold it back. I can see myself sitting on the couch and replaying levels or having my friends join in and …"

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Lynne Newey LadiesGamers.com Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

50.0

Gameplay

50.0

Story

50.0

"Manic Mechanics is motor mayhem in every sense. In each neighbourhood, there are different vehicles and different challenges. Sometimes the levels were really enjoyable with a feel-good factor. At other points, they were too frustrating, and it took willpower to …"

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Matheus Senna de Oliveira GameBlast Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

30.0

"Using a recognizable theme, Manic Mechanics turns the work at a car repair shop into a fun experience. With simple mechanics, the title manages to offer balanced challenges in which players must fix engines, paint airfoils, and make electronic chips, …"

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Rachel Poli Pure Nintendo Jul 2023
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

35.0

"Manic Mechanics is a fun party game with friends. Solo adventures can grow dull, but the gameplay is still chaotic with solid controls and unique levels."

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Steve Boxer VGC Jul 2023
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

70.0

"Classic co-op party-gaming fare that&s;s unpretentious and very quick to pick up. It may be just a little too similar to Overcooked. but given how rare local co-op games are this is a welcome riff on a familiar theme."

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Vanessa Ferreira PSX Brasil Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

55.0

"Manic Mechanics is a simple, entertaining chaotic cooperative game that bets on some innovations during gameplay that highlight its competence. By avoiding excesses, it delivers family content full of entertainment, as well as an accessible solo experience."

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Will "FncWill" Hogeweide Rectify Gaming Jul 2023
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

20.0

"Manic Mechanics is an engaging game that brings a fresh spin to the beloved couch co-op formula that players of the game Overcooked might be familiar with. While it may not be the most sophisticated game in its genre, it’s …"

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