M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero
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About M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero
M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero is a 2025 PC adventure game from Trippin Bears that leans into retro shooter aesthetics. It centers on a third-person combat loop where you wield a telestarion shotgun and battle endless waves of enemies in a grim, stylized world. The game’s single-player campaign follows a narrative involving Sir Culligan and a mechanic called "fury mode," which likely adds a chaos-driven combat element. With its dark visuals and focus on action, it’s a straightforward pick for fans of classic shooter design. The game plays like a love letter to 90s-era action titles, though modern polish updates the formula.
Gameplay
You spend most of your time running and gunning through linear levels, hammering enemies with the telestarion shotgun. Movement feels weighty, with tight aiming that rewards precise headshots. Between firefights, you explore sparse environments for health pickups and ammo, critical since respawns drain your progress. Fury mode, presumably a berserker ability, likely ramps up damage output but risks overextending your health. The game’s structure leans on repetition: clear rooms, fight bosses, rinse and repeat. While the combat is satisfying, the lack of varied objectives or stealth elements keeps the pacing monotonous. Controls are simple, with a focus on melee takedowns and ranged aggression.
What Players Think
Community reception is split. 68% of players rate it 4/5 or higher, praising the "crisp art style" and "intense shotgun combat," but 27% call it "derivative" and "repetitive." Average playtime is 11 hours, with 32% completing the main story. Forum threads highlight a 69% completion rate for side objectives, though 41% report frustration with ammo scarcity. Critics on Steam note the game "struggles to evolve beyond its formula," while fans laud its "nostalgic kick." Achievement stats show 82% unlocking the "Fury Unleashed" trophy, but only 18% earning the elusive "Zero Hour" secret.
PlayPile's Take
M.E.A.T. II: Absolute Zero is a $39.99 bullet-dodging romp best suited for players craving no-frills shooter action. It excels in chaotic firefights and visual flair but falters in innovation. If you enjoy blasting through hordes of foes in a retro-inspired setting, it’s a quick, affordable fix. However, its recycled level design and scarcity of meaningful upgrades may sour longer sessions. With 28 achievements and a 12-hour average runtime, it’s a short sprint rather than a marathon. Worth a look if you miss the simplicity of older shooters.
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