Full Metal Schoolgirl (2025)

In the year 2089, the United Federation of Japan is an industrial powerhouse, while also being one of the world’s leading countries in overtime work.

Shooter ActionNintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5

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Unpretentious, relentless, plot-driven and contemporary.

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8Bit/DigiStan RezaeeOct 20259/10
This is a hack ’n’ slash game titled Full Metal Schoolgirl, of course it’s going to be over-the-top and ridiculous in all the right ways. It’s a power fantasy that lets you take on the system and culture of labor exploitation in front of an audience of devoted fans. At the same time, it’s a cheesy experience that embodies everything that defines the hack ‘n’ slash genre.
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PS4Blog.netOct 20258.5/10
Rated M for Mature action game set in an alternate reality Japan
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Digitally DownloadedMatt SainsburyOct 20254/5 stars
Full Metal Schoolgirl isn’t quite as sharp as a satirical commentary (though it is there), and it doesn’t have quite the slick brawler action or memorable boss battles (though they are there). What it does have, though, is an excellent example of a roguelike formula largely done right, with great loot loops and an upgrade path that doesn’t make you feel like you’ve taken too many steps backwards every time you “die” and need to start a new run.
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IGNMichael HighamOct 20255/10
Once you've given Full Metal Schoolgirl a couple runs, you've pretty much seen it all. There are decent ideas with potential that meld the shooter genre and roguelike framework well – it's unfortunate that they get squandered by foundational shortcomings.
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NintendoWorldReportZachary MillerNov 20255/10
The weird thing about Silksong is that it is also a merciless grind but for entirely different reasons that you will read about someday when I beat the damn thing and write my review of it. Look forward to that, readers!
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About the game

Platforms: Nintendo Switch 2, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5
Developer: Yuke's
Publisher: D3 Publisher
Released: October 23, 2025
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Third person
Engine: Unreal Engine 5

IGDB rating 7.7/10 from 2 ratings.

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