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METALLIC CHILD

PlayStation 4, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2021

Should you play it?

“Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

What works

  • Engaging and skillful combat
  • Cute and well-voiced characters
  • Varied weapons and customization
  • Compelling sci-fi story
  • Good value for price with replayability

Things to keep in mind

  • High randomness can frustrate build consistency
  • Long stages and grind may cause fatigue
  • Some control and ui quirks
  • Limited weapon variety and balance issues
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

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METALLIC CHILD: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Survival, Violence, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 24/08/2026