Iron Meat

Iron Meat

September 26, 2024

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Iron Meat is a fast-paced, run-and-gun shooter that immerses players in a world overrun by The Meat--an all-consuming interdimensional biomass. With a mix of classic arcade and console mechanics, players will battle against mutated victims and machines, dodge bullet barrages, and crush bosses in nine levels of gore-ific brutality. As …

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A.J. Maciejewski Video Chums Sep 2024
80.0 /100

"If you enjoy Contra then you&s;ll love Iron Meat as it&s;s one of the best adaptations of classic run &s;n&s; gun gaming I&s;ve ever played."

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Amin Hoshmand Pixel Arts Sep 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Iron Meat will appeal to die-hard fans of this genre who are looking for a nostalgic yet fresh challenge. However, this is a game that doesn&s;t hold back, and not everyone will embrace its ruthless nature."

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Dan Boise Completexbox Sep 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

40.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"The game looks great with its dark and brooding visuals. While each level has a menacing, dark-ish style, they are uniquely themed such as a forest, living train or even shooting the undead on the Moon. Enemy design, while a …"

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Evan Norris VGChartz Sep 2024
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

30.0

"Even with a short running time and a lack of special set-pieces, Iron Meat does justice to the genre, not to mention its own on-the-nose name."

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Giuseppe Crapanzano Uagna Sep 2024
78.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

72.0

"Retroware&s;s latest effort was created for those who want the classic run-n-gun experience. It doesn&s;t innovate, but it convinces with its exuberant apocalyptic environments that allow the player to enjoy the frenetic pace of the genre, thus offering a title …"

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Jay Caplan GamingTrend Sep 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

87.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

65.0

"Iron Meat is a fantastic Contra-like shooter. With sharp pixel art, a rocking soundtrack, and intense action, it&s;s a worthy successor to the retro classics."

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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight Sep 2024
93.0 /100

"This retro-styled run-and-gun takes the baton from the classic Contra and goes to the next level"

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Ken McKown ZTGD Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Iron Meat is an amazing Contra-like that does some things better than the game it is impersonating. I cannot recommend this title enough for fans of that style. It has a rocking soundtrack, outstanding visuals, and perfect controls. Now if …"

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Krist Duro Duuro Magazine Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

88.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

68.0

"Iron Meat slams onto the scene as a gory, pulse-pounding homage to classic run-and-gun shooters. With its unique biomass-infested world, mind-blowing pixel art, and killer soundtrack, it&s;s a feast for the senses that&s;ll have retro fans salivating."

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Mario Vadillo Comunidad Xbox Sep 2024
75.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

50.0

"Fans of classic run-and-gun games are sure to enjoy this fast-paced adventure developed by Ivan Valeryevich and Retroware."

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Miikka Lehtonen Fintendo Sep 2024
90.0 /100

""Very meaty and bloody Contra-like.""

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Nick Erlenhof Cerealkillerz Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

45.0

"Iron Meat is like a fresh breeze of Contra nostalgia. It has pixel-nostalgia, comes with a great guitar-heavy soundtrack and has some really nice meaty designs. Unfortunately, at one to two hours, it&s;s a very short game, but, especially in …"

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Nicola Donato Lecis STWGames Italia Sep 2024
95.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

78.0

"Iron Meat is a classic run-and-gun that doesn&s;t want to innovate, but simply proposes the best that the genre has to offer, adding a grotesque and ultra-violent design carefully crafted. A great old school pastime that will keep you busy …"

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew Sep 2024
80.0 /100

"If you&s;re a fan of run-and-gun shooters, Iron Meat is a must-have thanks to its responsive controls and excellently-designed stages. A genuine blast from beginning to end, it&s;s just a shame there aren&s;t more modes."

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Scott Ellison II Saving Content Sep 2024
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

60.0

"Iron Meat is a bloody good time, offering a grotesque and beautiful arcade experience. Retroware once again nails the nostalgia of playing games like Contra while going above and beyond to deliver a retro experience on modern systems. Don’t let …"

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Sebastian Cigarreta La Orden del Pixel Sep 2024
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

98.0

Story

70.0

"Iron Meat, the run and gun by Ivan Valeryevich Suvorov and Retroware, recaptures the essence of Contra by inviting us to save the planet from an invasion of mutant flesh monstrosities. A proposal that boasts a polished gameplay that has …"

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Silvio Mazzitelli IGN Italy Sep 2024
78.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

30.0

"Iron Meat is a game that draws inspiration from the great classics of the run-and-gun genre, offering a version as faithful as possible to its predecessors. However, it adds modern touches to make it more accessible to today&s;s players. Fast-paced, …"

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Umair Khalid GamesHedge Sep 2024
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

85.0

"Iron Meat is a satisfying love letter to the early arcade shooters like Contra and Metal Slug. It features beautifully designed levels, fluid gameplay mechanics, and bosses that are both epic to look at and evenly satisfying to fight. On …"

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Vincenzo D&s;Alcantara 4News.it Sep 2024
78.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

45.0

"Iron Meat is a tribute to the genre it draws inspiration from and to the cornerstones of run-and-gun games. The greatest strength of the production is its dual appeal. It manages to cater to both seasoned gamers who experienced those …"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

15.0

Gameplay

15.0

Story

15.0

"A very successful attempt to make an action game in the spirit of Contra series. A fun experience that ends too quickly, but leaves a great lasting impression."

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