Steel Assault

 PC
Metascore
77

Generally favorable reviews - based on 7 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 7
  3. Negative: 0 out of 7
  1. GamingTrend
    Sep 28, 2021
    85
    Steel Assault brings back the arcade feel with tremendous accuracy and care. Its brevity nicely contrasts with how difficult it can be, and the bosses are fun and distinct. The grappling hook is a great addition with unique uses, though it's a little unreliable at times. If Steel Assault were to cost 50ยข per play, I probably lost $20, and I don't regret it.
  2. Gamers Heroes
    Oct 4, 2021
    80
    Those with a pocket full of quarters and a fervent love for the classics will be right at home with the side-scrolling action of Steel Assault. It might be a bit on the short side, but it encourages absolute mastery - just mind the gap.
  3. TrueGaming
    Oct 3, 2021
    80
    Steel Assault may be short even by the standard of platformers, yet it is a great experience with a fast pace, inventive level design, and great boss fights.
  5. PC Invasion
    Oct 1, 2021
    80
    Steel Assault is a great, action-packed experience that is very easy to recommend to fans of old-school retro arcade games. However, offering only one hour of playtime at that price point may put off newcomers to the genre.
  6. Meristation
    Oct 30, 2021
    75
    A technically spectacular run 'n gun that lacks options and gameplay mechanics. The best: the final boss battles and the use of the grapple.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 5 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 1 out of 5
  1. bokarsh-z
    Dec 29, 2022
    1
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    even free not worth it
    ======= -potato movement, enemy projectiles blend into background and fast hard to reaction all u do only move    =======
    even free not worth it
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    -potato movement, enemy projectiles blend into background and fast hard to reaction all u do only move forward dont stop.

    -very bad bosses fight.

    -only good music and 90s graphic.

    -buy instead blazing chrome or huntdown or cuphead or contra series or hard corps series.    … Full Review »
  2. Rafabertolott1
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente forma de traer al presente las sensaciones que vivimos en los noventa.
  3. churros
    Oct 6, 2021
    8
    Pros:
    + amazing pixel art
    + zipline mechanic
    + precise controls
    + creative boss fights
    + crt filter

    Cons:
    - short
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