As you play through Iron Meat and build your score, you'll increase your Rank and unlock new Skins!
Note: The results screens show in this post are those seen in the demo currently available. The appearance of the results screen may change in the final game!
On the results screen, you'll find the time it took for you to complete the level, how many enemies you eliminated, how many lives you lost, and the total score you earned. If you played through the game without getting a Game Over, this score will show the total you've accrued across all the levels up until that current point.
You can even earn XP when playing local co-op! That's right! If two players earn separate scores together, their combined score will be converted into XP! So, grab a sibling, grab a friend, or grab somebody in your line of sight and play through Iron Meat's demo!
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You’ll be able to earn a host of different Skins in Iron Meat–you can even unlock a handful now in the demo! But we wanted to take a step further and allow players to fully customize their in-game appearance by mixing and matching different parts of the player-character!
When selecting your player-character, the four outer arrows on the left and right will change individual parts, while the two inner arrows will change up the whole Skin to the next one available!
You can swap out the chest, either arm, legs, and the head of your character to any other available Skin you’ve unlocked! Not in the mood to play as Vadim? That’s OK! Change it up with having Franklin legs, a Poochie left arm, an ECIF Soldier right arm, a Power Armor chest, and…well…a Vadim head!
There are so many Skin combinations you’ll be able to come up with as you earn more Skins! Here’s just a few permutations we messed around with ourselves in the demo!
1. Franklin the Armored Fighter!
He came from another dimension to help out against The Meat. Don’t ask questions; just be thankful he’s on our side!
2. They Call Him…The Hunter!
He doesn’t appreciate questions about his tail. Consider him as more of a lone bounty hunter who joined up with the Earth Counter Invasion Force for the money! Give ‘em a gun, and he’ll get the job done!
3. Extra THICCC!
THIIIIICCCCC!!!
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Skins provide cool-looking, alternate appearances to the player-character, which can make them feel more personal and unique! A lot of them are very in-universe in their design, while others leave for more...humorous possibilities! With Skins, you can choose how YOU want to express your style as you battle against The Meat!
Who says you can't save the Earth while being stylish?!
1. Vadim - The Man, The Soon-To-Be Myth, and The Certified Legend
As the greatest living soldier on Earth, Vadim is equipped with rare blue armor ionized and constructed from stronger materials than standard armor plating found on the common soldiers of the Earth Counter Invasion Force.
2. ECIF Soldier - Don't quote us on this. It may not be final!
Equipped with the standardized green armor plating, these soldiers of the ECIF are specially trained to resist invasions from extraterrestrial adversaries. But nothing sets the bar any higher than the arrival of the ravenous Meat!
3. Power Armor - That fancy armor will digest slower than your flesh.
Special Operations Units are equipped with signature silver finishes in their armor and receive unique helmets to suit their missions. Additional cosmetic upgrades come at the right price, soldier.
4. Franklin - The Meat will not make an exception for reptiles.
One of the irregular additions to the Earth Counter Invasion Force after a mishap within portal prototype, Franklin is dedicated to the cause knowing The Meat will stop at nothing to assimilate anything and everything. Does not breathe fire, sadly, but he can sure dish it out!
5. Poochie the Rockin' Dog - What the dog doin'?
As another irregular ally joining the Earth Counter Invasion Force, Poochie happened upon this version of Earth after arriving from a malfunctioning portal somewhere on the other side of the world. He now devotes his life to exterminating the extraterrestrial trespassers. Don't ask him to do any tricks, though.
These are just a few of the Skins players can look forward to earning in the full game! Stay tuned for more as we continue on with development!
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When Yuri Markov began secretly experimenting with interdimensional portal research, he came across a strange mound of sentient flesh that he dubbed as, "The Meat." Returning to his lab on the Moon, the scientist studied the extra-dimensional entity, until it forced its way out of confinement. The Meat melded itself onto Yuri's body and they became one being--albeit retaining the appearance of the scientist.
Though Earth forces on the Moon attempted to stop the now Meat-infected Yuri Markov, he killed and infected all of them using his newfound telekinetic powers. Now in possession of Yuri's body, The Meat was able to understand human life and how to consume it. It then gathered its newly formed Meat army--composed of infected soldiers and scientists of the Lunar Base, and evolved, monstrous forms of The Meat--to launch an attack on Earth.
As the rest of the Lunar Base becomes consumed and infected by the original Meat hivemind, Yuri Markov, now under the influence of the specimen he once studied, begins his attack on Earth at the very city where he once studied at the Ministry of Teleportation. Now, the portal at the Ministry building became a staging ground where Yuri's Meat army swarmed out of, spreading like wildfire across the city and into the surrounding regions.
The evolved Meat forms found new hosts in inanimate objects, ranging from cars, trucks, and trains, to buildings, walls, and even tanks! To combat the the threat of Yuri Markov and The Meat, the Earth Counter Invasion Force (ECIF) dispatched Vadim--the greatest living soldier on Earth--to stop the spread of the all-consuming flesh plague.
As an experienced fighter of past wars and military operations, Vadim joined the fight alongside other human soldiers--both recruits and seasoned veterans--to battle The Meat and prevent its spread across the globe.
Shortly after he received his briefing on the invasion, Vadim received a distress call from Sasha--a Lunar Base survivor and soldier still fighting against the original Meat entity on the Moon. Sasha informed Vadim of The Meat threat and gave him instructions on reaching the Lunar Base to destroy the Meat hivemind.
Taking up arms with a standard-issue energy rifle, Vadim joined other soldiers of the ECIF and proceeded to his first operation in the Forest sector...
Play as Vadim and hop into battle against The Meat in Iron Meat's demo--available NOW!
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Find Your Perfect Pair of Interdimensional Meat-Destroying Weapons!
We're back with another round of wishful weapon matchmaking! Which of these pairs do you think reigns supreme this time around?
1. (H) Heavy Capsule Launcher + (B) Plasma Arc Blaster
Combining heavy firepower with a rapid fire gun seems like a good balance between bringing the beatdown against bosses and clearing hordes of The Meat! One downside, however, is that if you get hit while using either gun, you'll be stuck with either a slow-firing weapon or one that isn't as potent against bosses!
2. (M) Energy Machine Gun + (U) Ultra-Burst Laser Gun
For those who like being precise with their aiming, this pair might just suit your battlefield tastes! The Energy Machine Gun already provides a steady, straight shot, but its upgraded form allows for even more damage, plus a second row of extra firepower! Combine this with the Ultra-Burst Laser Gun, and all you'll have to do is line your character up to annihilate those weak points on bosses, or clear pesky level obstacles!
3. (S) Shotgun Spreader + (S) Shotgun Spreader
No, there isn't a typo! Yes, you can choose to wield two of the same gun! Both are also able to be fully upgraded with green plasma rounds as usual, too! Now, for this combo, we wanted to pay homage to those of you who just enjoy a good ol' apocalypse armed with nothing more than a trusty SHOTGUN. Double the shotties, double the fun. Just...don't get TOO crazy out there!
Or maybe that's the intent?
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Sometimes It Takes a Good Soldier to Find the Right Weapon Pair
You’ll need the right weapons at the right times as you go about exterminating The Meat from our world! What better way to decide than right here, right now?
We’ve previously laid out every weapon upgrade in the demo–now we wanna hear YOUR preferred weapon combos when you’re out battling THE MEAT! Check out some of the example weapon pairs below!
1. (S) Shotgun Spreader + (U) Ultra-Burst Laser Gun
In this first case, you can take on The Meat up close and personal using the Shotgun Spreader, or you can focus your aim at obstructive enemies or boss class monsters using the Ultra-Burst Laser Gun! Possible trade-off? Let’s hope you don’t prefer high rates of fire!
If you wanna bring the pain against The Meat, you’ll wanna come prepared! Coupling the Heavy Capsule Launcher with the Energized Curving Particle Railgun is sure to yield destructive results! The only possible trade-off? Expect your projectiles to travel slowly!
The Plasma Arc Blaster gives you an extremely high rate of fire coupled with the power of the Energized Particle Railgun! Mow down hordes of the common Meat monsters, and annihilate obstructions and flying enemies with the Railgun! Possible downside? You might wanna pay attention to all those projectiles on the screen!
Let us know your favorite Iron Meat gun pairs, and stay tuned for more!
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Get a glimpse at what to expect from the newly updated Train level in the Iron Meat demo!
1. From Clean to Infected!
Originally, all of the flying cars in this level were untouched by The Meat plague. But now, you can look forward to these flying monsters of flesh and crude designs!
2. Goodnight, Moon…Wait, What Happened to the MOON?!
Before the update, you may have noticed the crescent moon in the background as you progressed through the Train level. This time, we’ve added some detail to highlight the fact that our once docile celestial pal has now become the den of MEAT!
As a bonus, you’ll also notice the Meat Headlaunchers that once took aim from inside the passenger cars have now been replaced by half-human, half-snakelike monsters! Same difference! Just aim and fire!
3. Take This With You!
One easy-to-miss change is that passing police cars will now drop weapon upgrades for Vadim! Use these to your advantage!
4. Where’s the Body?!
In lead developer Ivan’s words: “The Bubblemaker now has a corpse.”
5. Now You See Me, Now You Don't!
Also from Ivan: “The small turrets have been removed because they are difficult to hit and hard to notice.”
Wanna try out the newest version of the Train level? Hop into the Iron Meat demo RIGHT NOW!
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You'll find a host of weapon upgrades for your standard issue rifle across all three sectors in the Iron Meat demo! But which one do you think reigns supreme above the rest?
1. M: Energy Machine Gun
The Energy Machine Gun utilizes larger rounds compared to the standard issue rifles and deals more damage. Upgrading this weapon further will give it two rows of fire and deal even more damage!
2. B: Plasma Arc Blaster
The Plasma Arc Blaster fires a curved round of super-heated plasma that covers a wide vertical range. Upgrading this weapon further will give it a slight damage boost, while maintaining its rapid rate-of-fire!
3. Shotgun Spreader
This weapon fires a burst of three shots at once. Its upgraded form adds two more rounds into the mix, while increasing its damage output!
4. H: Heavy Capsule Launcher
This launcher fires large capsules filled with energized plasma that explode on impact. While upgrading this gun gives it arguably the highest damage output in the game, its extremely slow rate-of-fire is maintained.
5. E: Energized Curving Particle Railgun
The curving rounds of energized plasma explode into a burst of three rounds upon coming into contact with enemies. The damage output from this weapon's upgraded form rivals that of the Heavy Capsule Launcher, while possessing a slightly higher rate-of-fire.
6. U: Ultra-Burst Laser Gun
As a weapon that fires long streaks of concentrated plasma, the Ultra-Burst Laser Gun is likely the best choice for focusing down singular enemies. Its upgraded form keeps its somewhat slow rate-of-fire, but its damage output is increased!
Not sure which weapon upgrade you'd prefer to use?
Test each one out in the Iron Meat demo--available NOW!
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Which of these meaty monsters piques your interest the most?! Is it the TANK, the TRAIN, or the HOUSE?!
1. THE TANK
A former Earth Counter Invasion Force tank infected with the Meat appears at the end of the Forest zone! Armed with a Meatball launcher, dual radiation cannons, and toxic bubbles, the Tank boss is a terrifying menace that must be eliminated!
2. THE TRAIN
Deep in the forgotten tunnels of an abandoned trainyard, a horrifying Iron Serpent awaits for its next meal! Having been completely consumed by the Meat, this former train and its accompanying locomotive cars now comprise an all-consuming monster with a gaping mouth, an ability to summon Blat and Dragonfly creatures, and a vomit attack that spews out its gory innards!
3. THE HOUSE
Among the ruined buildings in the City zone, there is one that has been infused with the Meat! This monster, hidden behind a solid wall of bricks and concrete, unleashes a host of attacks, like smaller mouth turrets, dropping building debris, using twin Meat appendages to launch fiery projectiles, and releasing Blats and Dragonflies from Meat spawners.
We’re curious to see which boss you like the best, so far!
Not a fan of the Tank, the Train, or the House? That’s OK! Take on each of the three bosses RIGHT NOW in the Iron Meat demo!
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