Machina-Sphere won me over with its steampunk aesthetic, and the drones were genuinely fun to use.
That said, the early game throws a constant barrage of enemies your way, which felt frustrating at first. Once I unlocked the drones, though, the difficulty evaporated — partly because the ship's weapon is fixed to the front, making it hard to dodge and shoot at the same time. Drones effectively solve that limitation.
The audio does its job but lacks a bit of immersion. Base building added an interesting layer of strategy.
All in all, I had an enjoyable time with this one.