E.X. Troopers

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E.X. Troopers is a 2012 shooter that splits time between schoolyard antics and mecha battles. You play as a student at a military academy where lessons involve piloting towering robots and fending off alien swarms. The single-player story follows a group of trainees dealing with classroom politics and combat drills while the online mode supports up to four players taking down waves of enemies. Combat mixes cover-based shooting with quick weapon switches and mech customization to handle shifting threats. The game carved a niche with its odd mix of high school drama and sci-fi action. While the 3DS port simplified things, the PS3 version offers smoother performance. Community threads note its lively multiplayer matches and quirky character interactions. Metacritic scores hover around 70, reflecting a solid but unspectacular experience. Despite its age, some players still gather for co-op runs, drawn to the chaotic blend of strategy and schoolyard energy.