Home /
Arcade

Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness

Arcade

Arcade

Set at the end of the 21st century, mankind has expanded beyond the limits of Earth and begun to colonize the depths of space. Defending Earth’s interests and serving as the colonies’ primary line of defense is the Earth Force, an army of gigantic mechs and the crack pilots who fly them. Now, you...

Download

0/5 Votes: 0

Report

Developer
Capcom

Released on
1995

Size
1–2 Players

Version
Arcade

Requirements
Arcade

Downloads
Fighting

Wikipedia
View article →

Report this app

Images

Description

Set at the end of the 21st century, mankind has expanded beyond the limits of Earth and begun to colonize the depths of space. Defending Earth’s interests and serving as the colonies’ primary line of defense is the Earth Force, an army of gigantic mechs and the crack pilots who fly them. Now, you must pick a pilot from a cast of six different characters and one of twelve unique and powerful mechs, then duke it out in classic 2D style! As you win battles, upgrade and customize your mech with new parts and weapons, all while uncovering more about Earth Force and its nefarious experiments. Their work, along with the actions of your character, will determine Earth’s future!

Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness

Overview & History

Originally released in arcades by Capcom in 1995 on the CP System II hardware, Cyberbots: Fullmetal Madness is a sprawling, mecha-centric spinoff of the Armored Warriors beat-'em-up universe. Set in a 21st-century Earth ravaged by corporate greed and intergalactic conflict, the narrative follows Earth's military forces and rogue pilots piloting massive customizable bipedal weapons known as Variant Armors (VAs) to stop a rogue artificial intelligence and a military coup led by the Earth Government Forces. Directed by Shinji Mikami, the game was later ported to the Sega Saturn and PlayStation, but the arcade original remains the definitive showcase of its striking, hand-drawn 2D sprites, massive multi-tiered mecha designs, and distinct industrial aesthetic.

Gameplay Features & Mechanics

Unlike standard fighting games, Cyberbots pairs human pilots with interchangeable mechanical chassis. Players select a pilot—each possessing their own backstory and hidden motivations, such as the ace pilot Jin Saotome or the vengeful reploid Shade—and then pair them with one of four distinct Variant Armors: Blodia (heavy bipedal brawler), Gawain (agile sword-wielder), Reptos (dino-inspired speedster), or Helion (aerial striker). Combat revolves around a unique six-button layout, featuring light, medium, and heavy attacks mapped to both arms and boosters. Players can execute devastating vector dashes, block mid-air, and unleash flashy 'Weapon Gauge' specials. Furthermore, by inputting specific motions, mechs can detach their limbs to launch projectile fists or trigger cinematic 'Hyper Combos' that fill the screen with explosive pixel art pyrotechnics.