Metal Arms: Glitch in the System
About the Game
Metal Arms: Glitch In the System is an original (non-licensed) title from Swingin' Ape Studios and Sierra. You will play Glitch, a rebellious robot who is determined to destroy the evil army of Mil robots.
Gameplay & Core Systems
Glitch sports a large arsenal of weapons with which to complete his task. Original features include the ability to possess enemy Mils and use them for your own purposes. For variety Metal Arms includes a few vehicle levels, including drivable tanks and 'RAT' vehicles. Metal Arms features some platforming, but is more of a shooter. On the multiplayer side, Metal Arms features four-player split-screen gameplay with various modes including Possession Melee (your opponent's kills count for you!), standard Bot Brawl, King of the Hill, Moving Hill, Tag and Reverse Tag modes.
Standout Features
- Metal Arms: Glitch In the System is an original (non-licensed) title from Swingin' Ape Studios and Sierra.
- Metal Arms features plenty of third-person robotic destruction.
- Glitch sports a large arsenal of weapons with which to complete his task.
- Original features include the ability to possess enemy Mils and use them for your own purposes.
- Metal Arms: For variety Metal Arms includes a few vehicle levels, including drivable tanks and 'RAT' vehicles.
- Metal Arms features some platforming, but is more of a shooter.
- Metal Arms: On the multiplayer side, Metal Arms features four-player split-screen gameplay with various modes including Possession Melee (your opponent's kills count for you!), standard Bot Brawl, King of the Hill, Moving Hill, Tag and Reverse Tag modes.
Modes & Ways to Play
On the multiplayer side, Metal Arms features four-player split-screen gameplay with various modes including Possession Melee (your opponent's kills count for you!), standard Bot Brawl, King of the Hill, Moving Hill, Tag and Reverse Tag modes.
Player support includes Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS).
Presentation & Atmosphere
Display support includes Progressive Scan (480p) and Widescreen (16 x 9). Audio support includes Dolby Digital.
More game data: releases, identifiers & technical details
Regional release records and identifiers for Metal Arms: Glitch in the System | Xbox.
Release and technical facts
| Fact | Value | Release / platform | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | United States | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games, Inc. | United States | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Germany | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | Germany | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games Deutschland GmbH | Germany | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Italy | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | Italy | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games Italia | Italy | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Spain | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | Spain | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games España | Spain | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | France | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | France | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games France | France | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Games (UK) Limited | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| Published by | Sierra Entertainment, Inc. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | Australia | MobyGames |
| Distributed by | Vivendi Universal Games Australia Pty Ltd. | Australia | MobyGames |
| Published by | Microsoft Corporation | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Developed by | Swingin' Ape Studios | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Publishing label | Microsoft Game Studios | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| Media Type | DVD-ROM | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Progressive Scan (480p) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Video Modes Supported | Widescreen (16 x 9) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Sound Capabilities | Dolby Digital | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Multiplayer Game Modes | Free-for-all / One-on-one (VS) | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Number of Offline Players | 1-4 Players | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Memory Unit | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Miscellaneous Attributes | Xbox 360 Compatible | Xbox | MobyGames |
| Original game disc count | 1 | North America | MobyGames |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | North America | PriceCharting |
| Developer | Swingin' Ape Studios | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | North America | PriceCharting |
| ESRB rating | Teen | North America | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | North America | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Sierra Entertainment | North America | PriceCharting |
| Disc count (PriceCharting) | 1 game disc | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Genre | Action & Adventure | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Player count | 1 player | PAL | PriceCharting |
| Publisher | Vivendi Universal Games | PAL | PriceCharting |
Regional releases
| Release date | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 2003-11-19 | United States | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-26 | Germany | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-28 | Italy | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-28 | Spain | MobyGames |
| 2003-11-28 | France | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-05 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| 2004-02-05 | Australia | MobyGames |
| 2004-05-20 | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| 2003-12-05 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| 2003-11-18 | North America | PriceCharting |
| November 18, 2003 | North America | PriceCharting |
| December 5, 2003 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Catalog identifiers by release
| Identifier | Code | Region / edition | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| UPC-A | 020626718622 | United States | MobyGames |
| ISBN-10 | 0784921504 | United States | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 10187 | United States | MobyGames |
| ASIN | B00008KTNN | United States | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542182103 | Germany | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542182165 | Italy | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542182134 | Spain | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542181267 | France | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 3057297807 | France | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 3348542182066 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 10187 | United Kingdom | MobyGames |
| EAN-13 | 4988648284487 | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| eBay Product ID | 1571383876 | Japan; World Collection release | MobyGames |
| upc | 020626718622 | North America | PriceCharting |
| asin | B00008KTNN | North America | PriceCharting |
| epid | 10187 | North America | PriceCharting |
| upc | 3348542182066 | PAL | PriceCharting |
| ean | 3348542182066 | PAL | PriceCharting |
Data by MobyGames.com · Catalog data: PriceCharting
