# METALLIC CHILD

> “Grab, hurl, and eliminate” Rogue-lite Core-Action!! A large-scale rebellion erupts within the spacecraft “Life Stream.” With the help of you, Rona, an android known as “Metallic Child,” stands up against a fleet of massive robots to stop the plot devised by her own creator, Doctor Irene.

## Game facts

- Developer: Action Square(STUDIO HG)
- Publisher: HIKE Inc.
- Release status: Released
- Release date: Sep 16, 2021
- Region for this schedule: GLOBAL
- Platforms: PC
- Genres: Action, Beat'emup, HackandSlash
- Steam Deck: Verified (Steam, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://store.steampowered.com/app/1490610/)
- Languages: Interface: Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), American English; Subtitles: Chinese (Taiwan), Chinese (China), Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea), American English; Audio: Japanese (Japan), Korean (South Korea) (IGDB, checked Nov 4, 2026: https://www.igdb.com/games/metallic-child)

## AI Review Analysis

Analyzed Sep 1, 2026

### Strengths

- Distinctive cyberpunk setting and 3D isometric action roguelite structure
- Grab-and-throw-focused combat, satisfying impact, and fast combat pace
- Rona’s personality, cute appearance, and voice direction featuring a famous Japanese voice actor

### Weaknesses

- Unreliable detection and control response for dodging, jumping, grabbing, and parrying, with complaints that player hitboxes are stricter than enemy hitboxes
- Buffs, drones, and cores are consumed over time, causing builds to collapse easily during long fights or boss battles
- Sparse permanent upgrades and between-run progression make it feel closer to a roguelike than a roguelite

## Links

- [METALLIC CHILD on WAME](https://www.wame.is/game/5195)
- [Player reviews](https://www.wame.is/game/5195/reviews)

Updated: 2026-11-10T07:41:03.070Z