Well, hello there. Do you like twin-stick shooters that give you that intense arcade feel and the deep satisfaction that comes from destroying wave after wave of enemies? Do you also like pinball and the satisfying cling-clang of rolling into things? Well, good news, because Go Mecha Ball is here, and it’s here for you specifically.
Released at the end of January, Go Mecha Ball is a game that you might have missed which is why we’re shouting about it now. While many games require a lot of time and commitment, Go Mecha Ball is a lot happier to be played in bursts and the mechanics are simple enough that picking it up as a new game isn’t a daunting task either.
It’s incredibly easy to just hop in and play for a little bit before you go to work, school, bed, the void, you know? It also happens to be pure fun. The world you battle through is filled with neon colours and over-the-top action, and the mix of pinball and shooting not only works but is extremely satisfying and feels seamless from start to finish
You also get to play with four different mechs, each of which feels a little different to play thanks to a nice mix of weapons and abilities. Alongside its approachable mechanics, this mech variety is a great way to keep the game feeling fresh; and there are even a few platforming bits thrown in to enhance the variety further.
Every aspect of Go Mecha Ball feels incredibly well thought-out, but also like it was designed with fun at the forefront of their mind. It’s the kind of game you can come back to again and again with no issue, or just blast through and have it dangling fondly in the rearview mirror of your memory.
