Megaton Musashi W: Wired

Megaton Musashi W: Wired is every giant robot enthusiasts dream game. Whether you want a character-focused sci-fi adventure, a combat bonanza full of fully customizable mechas, or addictive multiplayer engagements, this game can happily provide.

Level-5's giant robot action RPG is one of the most fully-featured games in the modern era with a compelling story, fun gameplay, and loads of in-depth customization systems that makes this hidden gem, unexpectedly, one of the best games of the year so far.

Okay, why the heck isn't anyone talking about MEGATON MUSASHI W: WIRED? It's absolutely great so allow me to explain why I love it.

Megaton Musashi W: Wired is a fantastic mech hack-and-slash JRPG with deep customization and a great gameplay loop perfect for the Steam Deck.

Customize the parts and weapons of giant robot Rogues to take back the Earth from alien invaders in this mecha action RPG. Defeat enemies with flashy and exhilarating attacks! Switch version reviewed. Review copy provided by company for testing purposes.

Making ample use of its inspiration, Megaton Musashi W: Wired is a formiddable mecha-action game that manages to delicately balance narrative and action into a compelling package. Despite some oversimplistic gameplay and inconsistent pacing, the overall experience is engaging enough to grab your attention and keep it well rewarded. Megaton Musashi W: Wired is a title full of character and ambition that manages to stick the landing for the most part, even if it isn't quite reinventing the wheel.

Level 5's Megaton Musashi went through a lot before finally being released worldwide with a story expansion and modes of play added to the package. Ryan McCarthy finds a game that satisfies as a mech action RPG but is held back by unfortunate narrative flaws.