{"product_id":"gigantic-army-switch","title":"Gigantic Army - Switch","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eESRB Rating:\u003c\/strong\u003e E (Everyone) 10+\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 2-21-2019\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCritic Score (1-100): \u003c\/strong\u003e 47\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGenre(s):\u003c\/strong\u003e Action, Sci-fi \/ futuristic, Side view, Platform, Shooter, Mecha \/ giant robot, 2D scrolling\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMedia Type(s): \u003c\/strong\u003ePhysical\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSide-scrolling mech-shooting bad-assery is BACK!\n GIGANTIC ARMY is a heartfelt homage to 16-bit era mech shooters such as Cybernator \/ Assault Suits Valken, Metal Warriors, and Front Mission: Gun Hazard, developed by the studio behind the acclaimed shooter SATAZIUS.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eIt is the 21st century and Earth is at war with the Ramulons \u0026amp; an alien race determined to stop humanity's advance into space.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eMankind's war against the Ramulons has reached the planet Ramulon itself and it is now down to YOU to pilot the ‘GMR-34 SALADIN' - a Manned Combat Robot - and take on the Ramulon army. Customize your arsenal of explosive, projectile and plasma weapons, and combine them with melee attacks, thrusters and shield to take the fight to the enemy and end the conflict!\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGIGANTIC ARMY boasts awesome retro arcade stylings, slick animation, superbly detailed character and stage design, and addictively frenetic game play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eFeatures: \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Six stages of intense mech-shooting action! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Twelve mid and end level bosses of gargantuan proportions to take down! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Four difficulty modes from ‘Easy' to ‘Insane' to cater for all skill levels! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Customizable weapons load-out to suit your play style! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Dash, thrusters and shield give your mech satisfying maneuverability and defensive options! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Rebalanced gameplay from the original Japanese version! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• 42 achievements! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Steam Trading Cards! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Linux Version! \u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003e• Bonus retro packaging PDF assets to create your own physical version!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn the 21st century Earth is at war with the Ramulons, an alien race determined to prevent Earth from expanding further into space. With Earth being overwhelmed by the superior force of the Ramulons, it is up to a lone mech pilot to take the experimental \"GMR-35 Saladin\" through their lines and strike into the heart of the Ramulon army itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eGigantic Army is a fast-paced side-scrolling mech platform shooter, similar to \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mobygames.com\/game\/11879\/cybernator\/\"\u003eCybernator\u003c\/a\u003e. You pilot a heavily armed yet mobile mech that can jump, hover, dash and deflect enemy attacks with a strong shield, which can however be destroyed if it takes too much battering. Your armaments consist of a main cannon weapon and a limited use special weapon, as well as a close-range strike with a high-power piledriver.\n At the start of the game you get a choice of which main and special weapons to equip, from a total of three of each.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eThroughout the six levels you will come across containers that when broken open will reveal health, time or weapon powerup items. Grabbing a pickup when the number in question is at max will instead grant a hefty point bonus.\n If your health or time runs out, it's game over, though you have a handful of continues that lets you start at the beginning of your current level but without powerups and with a reset score.\n At the middle and end of each level you will encounter an extra-large robot enemy that you have to take down, typically with one or more weak points that have to be destroyed.\n After finishing a level your shield and special weapon is completely refilled, your health however only gets a limited refilling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n \u003cp\u003eInitially, you have the choice of \"easy\" and \"normal\" difficulty settings, with two more being unlockable.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e*** Data by \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.mobygames.com\/\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMobyGames.com\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e ***\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/7051829-gigantic-army-concept-art.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/7074232-gigantic-army-screenshot.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/7073672-gigantic-army-screenshot.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/6098353-gigantic-army-screenshot.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/6098347-gigantic-army-screenshot.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/7069966-gigantic-army-screenshot.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta name=\"viewport\" content=\"width=device-width, minimum-scale=0.1\"\u003e\u003ctitle\u003e19e4b8a8-c26c-11ed-ab6b-02420a000194.webp\u003c\/title\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block;-webkit-user-select: none;margin: auto;background-color: hsl(0, 0%, 90%);transition: background-color 300ms;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.mobygames.com\/promos\/7067239-gigantic-army-screenshot.jpg\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e☼\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e× Some Disclaimers\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  × Video games are pre-owned unless otherwise specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  × Disc-based video games come with their case and cover art unless otherwise specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e         × PS1 Games May Not Have Their Front Cover Art\/Instruction Manual\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  × Cartridge-based video games come with just the cartridge unless otherwise specified\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e  × CD \u0026amp; 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