Steel Empire

 3DS
  • Publisher: Teyon
  • Release Date: Jul 31, 2014
  • Also On: PC
Metascore
72

Mixed or average reviews - based on 8 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. GameSpew
    Sep 27, 2016
    90
    For all the 3DS owners out there who, like me, are sick of seeing the deluge of kiddie-focused games appearing in the Nintendo eShop, Steel Empire is a very welcome respite. Outside of the Sega 3D Classics, range this is the best thing to appear on the 3DS in recent memory and is a must-have purchase for any 3DS owner.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Aug 4, 2014
    90
    If the idea of a steam-powered side-scrolling shoot-‘em-up gets your motor running, get ready to party like it’s 1992 — Steel Empire is a blast.
  3. Vandal
    Dec 22, 2015
    80
    It's not perfect, but it is a great game. Taking into account that there are not too many 2D shoot 'em ups at the moment, Steel Empire feels like a great option for fans of the genre.
  5. Destructoid
    Aug 5, 2014
    80
    The 3D effects and dual-screen interface simply aren't enough to warrant a full $20 upgrade, but the fact remains that the game is as classic as ever and worth playing. If you're a shoot-'em-up junkie you likely won't feel the sting of the price tag, but everyone else will want to wait for a sale.
  6. Brash Games
    Dec 14, 2015
    70
    Although I don’t agree with the £15.99 price tag for a 3D rerelease of a game that’s older than me, Steel Empire for Nintendo 3DS is a good game that any fan of old school shoot ‘em ups is sure to enjoy.
  7. FNintendo
    Jan 6, 2016
    60
    Steel Empire brings back a 1990s 16-bit shoot'em up with an added 3D effect. It's a classic shooter of its day whose gameplay benefits from the three dimensional effect of Nintendo's handheld. Where Steel Empire falls short is on its length, which will disappoint many contemporary players who expect something longer as far as its lifespan is concerned.
  8. Cubed3
    Nov 24, 2014
    50
    Steel Empire is a good game at its core, and it was far ahead of its time when it first came out. The problem is, though, that at this point and time a lot of the game's elements are extremely dated.
  9. CD-Action
    Mar 30, 2016
    45
    I was fed up with Steel Empire after 15 minutes. The game is too easy, weapons lack punch, action sequences are anemic. [03/2016, p.73]
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Awards & Rankings

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#27 Best 3DS Game of 2014
45
#45 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2014
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#45 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2014

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User Score
7.5

Generally favorable reviews- based on 8 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 8
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 8
  3. Negative: 1 out of 8
  1. JJTX
    Apr 8, 2019
    9
    Steel Empire got a lot of grief at the time of its release for its relatively high purchase price, considering it's merely an enhanced remakeSteel Empire got a lot of grief at the time of its release for its relatively high purchase price, considering it's merely an enhanced remake of what was then a 22-year-old SEGA Genesis / Mega Drive game. Once you get past the cost of entry, you'll find a delightful horizontal scrolling shooter with a sharp soundtrack and addictive gameplay. Steel Empire is easy to recommend for fans of the genre and of 16-bit classics in general. You won't find a better Genesis / MD remake this side of M2.… Full Review »
  2. EoCoM
    May 15, 2023
    6
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