Iron Meat
September 26, 2024
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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"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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85.0
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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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40.0
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85.0
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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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60.0
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85.0
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"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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80.0
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78.0
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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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87.0
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90.0
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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."
Read original review"This retro-styled run-and-gun takes the baton from the classic Contra and goes to the next level"
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90.0
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85.0
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"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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88.0
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88.0
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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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70.0
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85.0
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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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65.0
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90.0
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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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92.0
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88.0
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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 …"
Read original review"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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75.0
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85.0
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"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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95.0
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98.0
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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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75.0
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"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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85.0
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90.0
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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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65.0
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85.0
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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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15.0
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15.0
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"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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