How long is Metal Arms: Glitch in the System?

Metal Arms: Glitch in the System takes about 12h 29m to beat the main story, or around 13h 55m with extras.

How long does it take to 100% Metal Arms: Glitch in the System?

A completionist run of Metal Arms: Glitch in the System takes about 16h 37m.

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Metal Arms: Glitch in the System

Shooter

Developer: Swingin' Ape Studios, Mass Media Inc|Publisher: Sierra Entertainment, Vivendi Universal

Playtime

Updated community averages based on player submissions.

Main Story

12h 29m

Main + Extra

13h 55m

Completionist

16h 37m

Media

3 screenshots

Links

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About This Game

Metal Arms: Glitch in the System is a third-person shooter action-adventure video game, developed by Swingin' Ape Studios and released in 2003. The game follows a robot named Glitch as he joins forces with the Droids in their fight against General Corrosive and his Milbots.

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Last updated Mar 7, 2026