Rochester, NY – July, 22 2024 - Retro Action Games proudly unveils the release of MetalMercs, a new tactical mech-based strategy game that merges the thrill of real-time combat with deep strategic gameplay. Created by a single passionate developer, MetalMercs aims to capture the feel of classic retro strategy games.
Destroy. Salvage. Repair. Upgrade. PROFIT! MetalMercs offers a real-time tactical experience where you command your own mercenary outfit of mechs and mercs and adventure through randomly generated missions filled with rewards, glory, and bitter defeat.
MetalMercs is currently drawing in an audience of mech and gaming enthusiasts. It combines elements of strategy games, tactical games, and auto-battlers. Players love the challenge of balancing the finances of a mercenary operation with the battlefield tactics of command.
Key Features:
- A Universe of Mechs and Gear – explore a universe with hundreds of mechs, weapons, and mods to discover
- Complex Strategic Gameplay – Command a squad in battle and plan your tactics to dominate the battlefield and cripple foes with unique abilities and precision strikes
- Salvage and Scrap to Survive – Make key choices between missions to salvage spare parts and mechs, or use your salvage rights to keep your mechs operational
- Upgrade and Customize your Mechs – Earn cash and parts to upgrade your mechs, enhancing their capabilities with powerful weapons and advanced technologies
- A World of Tactical Depth – Explore a universe where every decision matters, from the deployment of forces to the management of resources, surviving as a merc is up to you!
Set to officially launch in 2025, MetalMercs is now available as a free demo on Steam, offering a glimpse into its richly detailed universe of mech warfare.
Steam Page: link
Watch the Trailer: link
Learn more at: MetalMercs.com
About the Developer:
Jay is a lifelong fan of retro games, having grown up playing DOS games on his 286 EGA computer. Inspired by his personal childhood favorites, such as the Crescent Hawks Inception, Crescent Hawks Revenge, and MechWarrior I, three years ago he set off to create his own mech dream game. With the encouragement of a small community of fans, his game is finally coming to fruition. Beyond gaming Jay hosts a small YouTube channel where he’s been slowly playing every game in the book 1001 Video Games You Must Play Before You Die. After 9 years he is nearing the 900th game in the book.
Jay can be reached at retroactiongames@gmail.com