This curious mash-up of genres delivers a fun, well-polished arcade romp, but Chris Brandrick, writing for Overkill, notes that the roguelike element at play here doesn't really add all that much.
"The London-based (the UK) indie games publisher Super Rare Originals and Alingsås-based (Sweden) indie games developer Whale Peak Games, are today very happy and excited to announce that their arcade-style twin-stick shooter “Go Mecha Ball“, is coming to the PS5, PS4, and Nintendo Switch via digital stores on September 26th, 2024." - Jonas Ek, TGG.
Fun game. Would have looked it over if not on Gamepass, but it's actually a really good time.
XBA says: An unexpected genre mashup that surprisingly works well.
Games Asylum: "Have you ever stepped into an arcade and become instantly overwhelmed by flashing lights, bright colours, and loud noises? CRT screens flicker, speakers warble and neon signs pulsate. I’m not sure if it was intentional but Go Mecha Ball taps into the same energy. It’s set in a world with walls formed from TV screens, glowing ramps seemingly made from LCD panels, and neon colours adorning every surface. All of this is backed by an EDM-style soundtrack, not dissimilar to the melody of arcade machines showcasing their attract modes."
