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❤ Intuitive and Immersive Mech Controls

The core of the gameplay revolves around players controlling a mech-like machine called the "Rilla" using a unique control scheme. Instead of gamepad inputs or teleportation, players physically move their own arms in VR to control the Rilla's arms through a "knuckle-walking" locomotion - gripping the floor and dragging the Rilla forward. Many reviewers praise this control scheme as incredibly intuitive and immersive, eliminating any disconnect between the player's body movement and the character's actions.

❤ Satisfying and Visceral Combat

The combat in this game is frequently described as highly satisfying and visceral. Players can punch, grab, and throw enemy robots and mechs with a palpable sense of weight and impact. The physics-based combat system allows for dynamic and improvised fighting, where players can use environmental objects and traps to their advantage. Reviewers highlight the ability to target and damage specific limbs of enemy machines, adding an extra layer of strategy to the combat.

❤ Versatile Mech Customization

Between runs, players can unlock and equip a variety of upgrades for their Rilla mech, such as different arms, weapons, and cockpits. Reviewers praise this customization system for allowing experimentation with diverse playstyles and builds, from raw melee power to ranged weapons. The randomized nature of the upgrades available each run encourages replayability as players try to optimize their mech for each challenge.

❤ Challenging Roguelike Progression

The game's roguelike design, where player death results in starting over from the beginning but with some persistent progression, creates a rewarding loop of incremental improvement and experimentation. While some find the difficulty curve unforgiving at times, many appreciate the sense of challenge and accomplishment that comes from overcoming the game's obstacles.

❤ Immersive Atmosphere and Presentation

Underlying the core gameplay, reviewers consistently praise the game's strong sense of atmosphere and presentation. The gritty, cyberpunk-inspired art direction, coupled with an energetic soundtrack and voice acting, help to create a compelling and immersive world for players to inhabit. The use of cinematic cutscenes and dynamic HUD elements that react to in-game events further enhance the overall presentation.