Steel Diver

 3DS
Metascore
58

Mixed or average reviews - based on 55 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 55
  2. Mixed: 43 out of 55
  3. Negative: 8 out of 55
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  1. Nintendo Power
    Apr 13, 2011
    80
    Overall, I enjoyed my undersea voyage quite a bit; it may have been short, but it was also very sweet. [April 2011, p.88]
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  2. Impulsegamer
    May 6, 2011
    76
    In the end and as mention, Steel Diver is a game you'll either love or hate. As opposed to running out and purchasing it, you might want to test it out first unless you're a fan of simulators and then I would recommend that you run out and buy this title. It's great that Nintendo are supporting other genres than their core games and hopefully Steel Diver will lead to other ventures into uncharted waters as opposed to arcade endeavours. For me, Steel Diver was an addictive experience and was just what I needed in all these 3DS remakes!
  3. NZGamer
    May 18, 2011
    75
    It's a unique experience, even if it doesn't last long (a few hours, tops), and it does develop some challenge - especially when you start competing on times and try to fill in your decal collection.
  5. Universo Nintendo
    Apr 21, 2011
    75
    Steel Diver is that typical game that is not for everyone. As a launch title, considering the fact that the handheld is poor of great games, maybe It's worth it the play. But do not get too excited, there's nothing so revolutionary that truly justify the purchase.

Awards & Rankings

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#51 Best 3DS Game of 2011
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#32 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2011
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#65 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2011

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User Score
6.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 33 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 33
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 33
  3. Negative: 8 out of 33
  1. MW1AA2Gs
    Aug 26, 2013
    4
    It seems that Steel Diver was made not to make a good game but to show off what the 3DS could do in terms of how you control the game (bigIt seems that Steel Diver was made not to make a good game but to show off what the 3DS could do in terms of how you control the game (big examples being the switches to move and the wolf gang like part in the game) but just because it was innovative doesn't mean it's good.… Full Review »
  2. sirnicolay
    Jun 25, 2011
    6
    There's so much potential in this game yet the difficulty of controls make this a bit forgettable. It's my least played game in my collection so far.
  3. doginmylense
    Mar 28, 2011
    8
    Overall this is a great game for the 3DS it uses touchscreen controls where you act as a submarine commander. Some could argue that this isOverall this is a great game for the 3DS it uses touchscreen controls where you act as a submarine commander. Some could argue that this is more of a tech demo then a game but I disagree. Nintendo has added Steel commander mode which is a lot of fun. It is a more simplified version of advanced wars but under water. The sonar component is well designed and the game offers an achievement system in the form of decals that upgrade your sub and change the gameplay. The 3D effect is beautiful and you really feel like your looking into the ocean as if it were a little take placed in your 3DS. If you want to play something totally unique that you have not played before this is well worth picking up. It uses every bit of your 3DS hardware in it's gameplay and it's just plain fun.… Full Review »
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