The RetroBeat: Mechstermination Force combines Contra with Shadow of the Colossus

I have backlog of indie games that I need to play on my Switch. I still haven’t touched great-looking 2D platformers like Owlboy and Hollow Knight. But it looks like I’m going to be throwing another side-scroller on the pile soon.

Mechstermination Force was announced today for the Switch with the trailer above. It looks awesome. The gunplay is clearly inspired by Contra. You can even see shots that look like the classic Spreader gun from that series. And, hey, Contra is great. We see a lot of indie games inspired by Mega Man and Castlevania, I’m happy to see one taking cues from Konami’s run-‘n’-gun franchise.