Elden Ring vs Metal Assault

Elden Ring is a challenging open-world action RPG that brings FromSoftware’s punishing combat into a vast, explorable land conceived with George R. R. Martin. It rewards curiosity and mastery with deep build variety and cryptic, atmospheric storytelling.

Metal Assault is a fast‑paced 2D side‑scroller that blends classic beat‑'em‑up and shoot‑'em‑up mechanics. Players choose from four distinct characters—defense specialist Carl, sharpshooter Marie, brute Burton, and tactical AI—to tackle chaotic battles. The game offers both solo and cooperative play, supporting massive online multiplayer sessions. It's free to play, with a variety of weapons and upgrades that let you tailor your combat style.

• Massive, rewarding open world
• Incredible boss design
• Huge build freedom
• High replay value

• Free-to-play with no mandatory purchases
• Diverse character roster with distinct playstyles
• Supports both local and online co‑op
• Large-scale MMO battles add replayability

• Very difficult, steep learning curve
• Little hand-holding
• Performance issues at launch on some platforms

• Graphics are retro pixel art, which may not appeal to everyone
• Microtransactions limited to cosmetics only
• Performance can vary on lower‑end PCs