<p>Additive manufacturing (AM) has revolutionized manufacturing by offering geometric flexibility in the creation of complex structures. Industries across various sectors have adopted AM for fabricating components, capitalizing on benefits such as reduced weight and enhanced functionality. In critical applications like defense and aerospace, understanding the impact response of AM materials is of great importance. Recent advancements in developing precise and dependable dynamic testing methods have been driven by the demand to understand how AM materials respond when subjected to impact loads. Thus, there is a need to accelerate research efforts focused on the dynamic mechanical properties of materials. It is crucial to gain understanding of the complex interplay between microstructure, processing, and properties, particularly under conditions of high-strain-rate loading. In literature, despite significant prior research conducted under quasi-static conditions, there remains a gap in understanding the dynamic behavior of AM materials. This review paper provides a comprehensive analysis of recent investigations into the high-strain-rate response of various metallic materials, comparing conventional and additive manufacturing techniques. The primary focus is on the most prevalently used AM alloys, including steels, aluminum alloys, titanium alloys, nickel-based alloys, and high-entropy alloys. The goal is to identify gaps in the current literature to better address the needs of various industries. The paper emphasizes the interpretation of failure behavior of these AM alloys, and compares their microstructure and mechanical properties with those of conventionally fabricated alloys. Furthermore, the paper outlines future research directions concerning the dynamic properties of AM materials.</p>