Mega City Force, the retrowave action roguelike from independent developers, has officially launched on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S, and Nintendo Switch. The game immerses players in a retro-futuristic metropolis where crime is rampant and a powerful megacorporation lurks in the shadows, leaving only the agents of Mega City Force between order and chaos.
The main loop allows players to choose from a roster of unique agents, each with their own weapons and special abilities, before launching into procedurally generated levels to take on waves of criminals and challenging bosses. Because no two races play out the same, there’s a strong case here for high replay value. Completing the game for the first time would unlock a new difficulty level as well as additional gear, including instantly recognizable legendary outfits for those who want to take the experience further.
Perhaps the biggest talking point for the console release is the reworked couch co-op mode, which allows two players to take on the streets together from the same couch. It’s the kind of feature that seems well suited to a game built around this kind of throwback aesthetic, and the developers have made a point of saying that co-op has been improved specifically for this version. The control system has also been optimized for console gaming, designed to be intuitive on a gamepad rather than simply ported to the PC version.
Visually and sonically, Mega City Force proudly wears its influences. The pixel art style draws heavily from action films and video games from the 80s and 90s, and the soundtrack features synthwave artists including timecop1983 and sublunar, discoverable in-game through collectible cassettes. This is a package clearly designed for a specific audience, one that grew up on VHS rentals and side-scrolling arcade games, although the roguelike structure gives it a contemporary edge that should appeal beyond pure nostalgia.
Mega City Force is now available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. A launch trailer is available on the game’s official channels for those who want to take a closer look before committing.
Frequently Asked Questions
What platforms is Mega City Force available on?
Mega City Force is available on PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox One, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch. It is now available on all these platforms.
Does Mega City Force have cooperative multiplayer?
Yes, Mega City Force features couch co-op, allowing two players to play together locally. The developers have reworked and improved this mode specifically for the console version.
What type of game is Mega City Force?
Mega City Force is a retro-wave action roguelike set in a retro-futuristic city. Players choose from a roster of agents and fight through procedurally generated levels filled with criminals and bosses.
Is there anything to unlock in Mega City Force?
Completing the game for the first time unlocks a new difficulty mode as well as additional gear including legendary outfits. Procedurally generated levels also ensure that each run plays out differently.
What is the Mega City Force soundtrack like?
The game features a synthwave soundtrack with tracks from artists such as timecop1983 and sublunar. Players can discover these tracks in-game by finding collectible cassette tapes.
