Metal Wolf Chaos XD

Judged on its own merits, however, there's a lot to like here for fans of simple, satisfying games. If you meet the game in its current state, you'll find a well-constructed mech game with hilariously over-the-top dialogue and story. We can confidently recommend this game for all fans of the Earth Defense Force series, and for others, it's definitely at least worth playing the demo.

Not so bothered about a quirky piece of niche comedy bundled within a clunky action-shooter? Then it probably has your vote of no confidence. Instead, perhaps consider Platinum Games’ Vanquish, re-released on Steam in 2017, which is a fun and frenetic mech-styled shooter with all the class and trimmings expected from a Platinum release. Yet this reviewer cannot deny that despite obvious flaws and frankly boring interludes in Metal Wolf Chaos XD’s gameplay, it is a game that will be remembered fondly.

I’m overjoyed that Metal Wolf Chaos is finally available legitimately in the country than appreciates it most. I also really didn’t have a great time revisiting it for this review. Considering that I’m someone who appreciates the unique quirks of the Original Xbox more than most, I can only imagine what an average player would think. If you’re just down for a history lesson on From Software, you could do worse. If you’re down for The Room-style comedy or a supremely old school mech game, Metal Wolf Chaos XD might still be for you.