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. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

Awards & Rankings

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