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8.7

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  1. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Don't trust the critics reviews, this game is very good. Spiders did a wonderful job here, the story is intriguing, gameplay is interesting and many strategies can be used to defeat enemies which are varied and beautiful to see. The French countryside is rendered beautifully: flourishing vegetation, old villages, paths, peasants' houses, markets and the beautiful landscapes. Visually theDon't trust the critics reviews, this game is very good. Spiders did a wonderful job here, the story is intriguing, gameplay is interesting and many strategies can be used to defeat enemies which are varied and beautiful to see. The French countryside is rendered beautifully: flourishing vegetation, old villages, paths, peasants' houses, markets and the beautiful landscapes. Visually the game is outstanding! One of the biggest surprises in 2022, I totally recommend it to buy Expand
  2. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Excellent soulslike, one of the best I've ever played! It's very fun to play, captivating and engaging, many many weapons to use, lots of upgrades and detailed character development. Graphics is very good. I liked it a lot
  3. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Very beautiful game, thanks Spiders. We need more games like this. Perfect graphics, great level design, wonderful settings in revolutionary France
  4. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Gioco assolutamente bellissimo e coinvolgente al massimo. I miei complimenti a Spiders che hanno lavorato benissimo su questo titolo. Non mi trovo d'accordo con le recensioni della critica professionale. E' vero che il gioco usa meccaniche già viste in altri souls ma queste sono espresse al massimo delle potenzialità: gli oggetti e i potenziamenti sono tantissimi, la difficoltà èGioco assolutamente bellissimo e coinvolgente al massimo. I miei complimenti a Spiders che hanno lavorato benissimo su questo titolo. Non mi trovo d'accordo con le recensioni della critica professionale. E' vero che il gioco usa meccaniche già viste in altri souls ma queste sono espresse al massimo delle potenzialità: gli oggetti e i potenziamenti sono tantissimi, la difficoltà è bilanciata bene con un inizio medio-facile e un prosieguo più impegnativo, lo sviluppo del personaggio è molto ben fatto, con vari moduli da attivare, un numero impressionante di armi, potenziamenti, segreti da trovare, vestiario da sbloccare e stili di gioco diversi con cui approcciarci. Veramente ben fatto, il gameplay vi terrà incollati per ore, le ambientazioni paragine sono stupende, quanto di più bello abbia visto graficamente in un gioco. E' uno dei souls più belli che abbia provato insieme ad Elden Ring. Da provare assolutamente, non ve ne pentirete e non date ascolto alle recensioni della critica tradizionale. Spiders di nuovo complimenti e continuate così in futuro ragazzi, siete favolosi Expand
  5. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    This game is like taking drugs, you won't stop playing once you've started! I really enjoyed playing it. Spiders should deserve a prize for it. Everything is wonderfully shaped: graphics, soundtracks, story, environments, weapons (those are great!). Rating 9/10 without any doubts
  6. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    I don't agree with professional critics this time. Why have they assigned such a low rating to Steelrising? Spiders produced a smart game here, exciting, very well implemented both in difficulty progression and in level building. Graphic style is also fabulous: look at the automaton variety, the effects, reflections of the environments, structure of the villages, castles, historicalI don't agree with professional critics this time. Why have they assigned such a low rating to Steelrising? Spiders produced a smart game here, exciting, very well implemented both in difficulty progression and in level building. Graphic style is also fabulous: look at the automaton variety, the effects, reflections of the environments, structure of the villages, castles, historical places. Everything is recreated wonderfully with a mix of historical truth and imagination. Aegis is a pleasure to control and to upgrade. There are many power-ups you will find during the adventure, and also many weapons, clothes, modules, etc...It's one of the best action role-playing game on the market, on the same level than the ones by FromSoftware. Steelrising absolutely is worh a sequel. Thank you for letting us play this beautiful game Expand
  7. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    I must acknowledge those French guys did a very good job with Steelrising. Honestly, I didn't expect it to be so good. But I had to change my mind because it has nothing less than top AAA games of this genre like Dark Souls or Elden Ring. Plus, it is very nice to play, visually breathtaking, and what amazed me the most was the impressive choice of weapons, all of them perfectly integratedI must acknowledge those French guys did a very good job with Steelrising. Honestly, I didn't expect it to be so good. But I had to change my mind because it has nothing less than top AAA games of this genre like Dark Souls or Elden Ring. Plus, it is very nice to play, visually breathtaking, and what amazed me the most was the impressive choice of weapons, all of them perfectly integrated in that 18th century setting, with unique special attacks, tons of upgrades. There's also suspence sometimes in this game, which makes it even more fascinating to play. Many paths to follow, very good exploration and secrets (especially rare objects improving your skills). Historical references to Louis XVI and his family are also well implemented. What can I say, those are the kind of games we wanna see released. Thank you very much for your hard work in developing it Expand
  8. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    Can't think of a game better than this in the soulslike genre as far as freshness and creativity are concerned. Here you will not find frustration, impossible bosses, super skilled enemies but every aspect is well-balanced to make you enjoy your journey. The game is difficult as far as you progress but not impossible. It will never make you regret you started playing it. I really liked theCan't think of a game better than this in the soulslike genre as far as freshness and creativity are concerned. Here you will not find frustration, impossible bosses, super skilled enemies but every aspect is well-balanced to make you enjoy your journey. The game is difficult as far as you progress but not impossible. It will never make you regret you started playing it. I really liked the story too and Louis 16 passion for clocks and automata! Expand
  9. Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Un jeu inspiré des souls mais avec une vraie personnalité. Les décors de Paris sont superbes et donnent une ambiance à la fois gloque et historique. Le gameplay est dynamique. Je recommande :)
  10. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Actually, one of the most beautiful Soulslike. It is accessible and very enjoyable. Bosses are good, enemies are varied and there is a very good Codex which explains everything about places, history, enemies. I hope more games like Steelrising will follow in the next years, only a couple of things should be improved: graphics optimization (it is gorgeous to see but very demanding on PC),Actually, one of the most beautiful Soulslike. It is accessible and very enjoyable. Bosses are good, enemies are varied and there is a very good Codex which explains everything about places, history, enemies. I hope more games like Steelrising will follow in the next years, only a couple of things should be improved: graphics optimization (it is gorgeous to see but very demanding on PC), story depth (but it is a common problem of all Soulslike games). In a few words, well done, great title! Expand
  11. Sep 10, 2022
    10
    erg leuk het Frankrijk van de revolutie in dit spel. Ik vond het ook geweldig om het personage aan te passen met veel modules en verbeteringen. Ik hoop in de toekomst een vervolg te zien
  12. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Extraordinary level design. Beautiful landscapes and countryside. Enemies are very creative and different each other. Assist mode is a perk for gamers not used to difficult souls games. I really appreciated this game, Spiders you are the best. Minor complaint: graphics requires a very powerful GPU on PC, hope you can optimize it a little bit with future patches. For the rest, the game is aExtraordinary level design. Beautiful landscapes and countryside. Enemies are very creative and different each other. Assist mode is a perk for gamers not used to difficult souls games. I really appreciated this game, Spiders you are the best. Minor complaint: graphics requires a very powerful GPU on PC, hope you can optimize it a little bit with future patches. For the rest, the game is a masterpiece Expand
  13. Sep 10, 2022
    8
    Honestly it's a pretty good game. Most important thing is very engaging and makes you want to play it again and again. Art design is stellar, setting is very original and unexplored by any other Soulslike game before. There is also a certain backtracking as there are secrets here and there to be found. Fighting style is also very creative, it all depends on the way you want to defeatHonestly it's a pretty good game. Most important thing is very engaging and makes you want to play it again and again. Art design is stellar, setting is very original and unexplored by any other Soulslike game before. There is also a certain backtracking as there are secrets here and there to be found. Fighting style is also very creative, it all depends on the way you want to defeat enemies and also stealth mechanics are good. The catalogue of weapons is impressive! There are many upgrades for them as well as for Aegis. I never got bored till the end. I highly suggest buying it Expand
  14. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    This game is another example that it is better to read other fellow users reviews than "critics" reviews.
    This game deserves better score than just average 7 because it is a very good soulslike game , with good story and unique setting. It is super cool to play as a robot and fight other robots during french revolution. The game is challenging indeed. Perhaps not as challenging as
    This game is another example that it is better to read other fellow users reviews than "critics" reviews.
    This game deserves better score than just average 7 because it is a very good soulslike game , with good story and unique setting. It is super cool to play as a robot and fight other robots during french revolution. The game is challenging indeed. Perhaps not as challenging as bloodborne (which was absolutely unforgiving) but still hard, especially for someone like myself who does not play many soullike games. Graphics are nice, combat is challenging and story is interesting so far. It helps that the game was released at lower price than regular AAA games. Some gamers reported performance issues. I have none so far to report. Perhaps because I bought the game on GOG which sales games DRM free ? I do not know but I am getting steady frame rates around 60FPS, with ray tracing and DLSS enabled on ultra-wide monitor @ 1440p. Also it is worth mentioning that cut scenes are all in 21:9 aspect ratio which is another plus of this game. Overall nice purchase. I cannot wait to destroy my remote from frustration trying to defeat the same enemies over and over again.
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  15. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    gra jest bardzo przyjemna. Grafika jest wspaniała. Poziomy są artystyczne, pełne kolorów. Wrogowie są bardzo zróżnicowani. Rozgrywka jest fajna. Ta gra to arcydzieło
  16. Sep 11, 2022
    10
    For me it'a GOTY, Game Of The Year. Magnificent graphics, awesome gameplay with lots of weapons and upgrades, perfect level design and beautiful old France reconstruction
  17. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Pros:
    -Beautiful graphics
    -Exciting exploration
    -plethora of weapons
    -character development and skills
    -balanced difficulty level

    Cons:
    -you need a beefy PC and top-level graphics card to make it run properly on Ultra settings at 4K
    -some texture loading issues (low res textures appear in the meanwhile, I hope it will be corrected with a future patch)
  18. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    This game is a masterclass in world design. It improves almost all of the bases of Spiders’ previous titles and adds upon them many new ones, with its verticality, astonishing world and great combat and story. It is a mixed action RPG - soulslike title, and one that will be surely played and remembered for years to come, putting a creative bar for action RPGs and firmly sitting as one ofThis game is a masterclass in world design. It improves almost all of the bases of Spiders’ previous titles and adds upon them many new ones, with its verticality, astonishing world and great combat and story. It is a mixed action RPG - soulslike title, and one that will be surely played and remembered for years to come, putting a creative bar for action RPGs and firmly sitting as one of the best video games ever. Expand
  19. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Steelrising je velká zábava. Jedna z nejzábavnějších her, které jsem vyzkoušel. Vzruší vás to od začátku do konce. Všechno je velmi dokonalé: vizuálně, jako zvuk a jako hratelnost. Vřele doporučuji
  20. Sep 10, 2022
    9
    Spelet är mycket bra gjort. Grafiken är fantastisk, det är roligt att spela. Nivåerna är utmärkt strukturerade. Så många vapen du kan välja mellan. Bra jobbat verkligen
  21. Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Solid ass souls like - great atmosphere. Great tone. Story is servicable. Fresh take on the genre
  22. Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Acest joc este superb. Peisajele sunt minunate. Clădirile, peisajul rural, vegetația, cu adevărat excepționale. Și apoi multe arme din care să alegi. Frumoasă idee de roboți în serviciul regelui. Sperăm să vedem mai multe jocuri similare în viitor
  23. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Me gusta mucho Steelrising. ¡Es demasiado divertido! Puedes explorar diferentes formas de luchar contra los enemigos, varias estrategias silenciosas o de ataque y con armas siempre diferentes. Hay que decir que gráficamente es una preciosidad. Periodo histórico muy rico en estímulos y curiosidades. Spiders has creado un excelente juego.
  24. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Maybe it's a bad Soulslike game but definitely it's a wonderful action role-playing game or - better - a fabulous imaginative historical game about French revolution. Art direction is top level. Had a load of amusement for 20 hours. Well done, hope to play to its sequel soon
  25. Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Terminei o jogo e gostei muito. Tudo foi extremamente envolvente. Gostei muito das atualizações de personagens e módulos. Também é ótimo explorar a França do século XVIII. E a componente artística do jogo é notável. Tenho que recomendar em todos os aspectos. Acima de tudo, compre uma placa de vídeo poderosa para curtir as fantásticas paisagens do jogo!
  26. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Steelrising is a stunning achievement from a literal video game architecture perspective, along with creating a difficult but not wildly punishing game that everyone, even non-Soulsborne devotees, should be able to enjoy. It’s an easy game to recommend to anyone and everyone. Steelrising is a gaming achievement the likes of which we rarely seen, with wonderful graphics, excellent artSteelrising is a stunning achievement from a literal video game architecture perspective, along with creating a difficult but not wildly punishing game that everyone, even non-Soulsborne devotees, should be able to enjoy. It’s an easy game to recommend to anyone and everyone. Steelrising is a gaming achievement the likes of which we rarely seen, with wonderful graphics, excellent art direction and stunning level design Expand
  27. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Steelrising is not only the best game Spiders has released to date, but it's also one of the best open world games I've enjoyed in recent years. We are facing a title that manages to perfectly mix each of its elements, and the results really could not be better: charming gameplay, splendid landscapes and architecture, a perfect mix between history events and dream, and a game which is verySteelrising is not only the best game Spiders has released to date, but it's also one of the best open world games I've enjoyed in recent years. We are facing a title that manages to perfectly mix each of its elements, and the results really could not be better: charming gameplay, splendid landscapes and architecture, a perfect mix between history events and dream, and a game which is very amusing to play Expand
  28. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Deep, wide, artistic, evocative and absolutely packed with fresh adventure, Steelrising's open world is nothing short of game-changing experience. Highly recommended!
  29. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Steelrising is a true soulslike that does some wonderful things with the concept of an open world, and its exploration mechanics. I haven't had so much fun with an open world since RDR2. An accessible, satisfying, and excellent game all gamers should try, not only the souls-fanatics one.
  30. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Solid gameplay, over the top world design, eye catching visuals, deep combat mechanisms, endless possibilities to upgrade, and many, many other things can be said about Steelrising, but non of them can truly describe it for what it is. You will have to play it.
  31. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Det var roligt att spela. Det här spelet har atmosfär och kreativitet som aldrig sett förut. Gamla Frankrike är vackert att se. Det finns ett stort urval av vapen. Spelutmaningen är välbalanserad. Jag gillade det så mycket
  32. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    best game I've played in 2k22. Visually a masterpiece, awesome gameplay that will keep your eyes glued to the screen for a long time. Nothing more to add
  33. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Steelrising is easily one of the best RPGs on the market and manages to even eclipse its predecessors such as Dark Souls series. The gameplay is slow and methodical, but never in a way that feels boring. The game gets hard after a while, but almost always in a fair way.
  34. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    It raises the bar on story and personality so much higher than its been for action RPGs. After spending some time as Aegis, it’s tough to shake the sense that being Commander Shepard, The Dragonborn, or even a Jedi Knight is so much less exciting than simply being an automaton in fantasy Paris. Saving the universe is nothing compared to the look you’ll get when you confirm someone’s worstIt raises the bar on story and personality so much higher than its been for action RPGs. After spending some time as Aegis, it’s tough to shake the sense that being Commander Shepard, The Dragonborn, or even a Jedi Knight is so much less exciting than simply being an automaton in fantasy Paris. Saving the universe is nothing compared to the look you’ll get when you confirm someone’s worst fears. Expand
  35. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    A Solid story, inventive gameplay mechanisms, awesome weapons, unique emotional plot and exploration make Steelrising one of the greatest games of this year. The rarest of things: a video game with looks, brains, and heart.
  36. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Ei yksinkertaisesti ole kilpailijaa, joka voisi koskea siihen luonnehdinnan ja tarinankerron suhteen tai tapana, jolla se kohtelee sinua ei pelaajana - jonkun, jota voi paritella ja jota voi olla tyytyväinen - vaan aikuisena, joka on vapaa tekemään omia virheitään ja kärsimään. juoni, jossa kaikki eivät saa ansaitsemaansa
  37. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    highly immersive, atmospheric game. It truly emits passion for gaming and care for innovating a genre that was closed into itself for years.
  38. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    From its engrossing world to its compelling narrative and characters, this game from Spiders is one of the best games in years. It is a must-own for role-playing genre fans—and gamers in general. The experience shouldn't be missed.
  39. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Jest to świetny przykład tego, czym powinny być Rpg: doświadczenie, które sprawia, że wierzysz, że naprawdę jesteś częścią świata gry i że masz w tym bardzo duży udział. Właśnie to osiągnęła tutaj ta gra. Jest w równym stopniu zniechęcająca, dostępna, piękna i ohydna, ale każdy aspekt łączy się w tak niezwykły sposób. A Paryż jest bardzo piękny.
  40. Sep 11, 2022
    10
    If this game was produced by FromSoftware, it would have collected 90 and 95 by every critic magazine in the world. Unfortunately, this was not the case and the result is a very underrated game which is a gem instead. Didn't have as much fun since the times of Bloodborne. A Must Play!
  41. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Steelrising est un jeu merveilleux. Merci de nous avoir offert ce chef-d'œuvre d'art, de design, d'analyse historique et de jouabilité
  42. Sep 11, 2022
    9
    Ich gebe zu, es war einer der fesselndsten Titel, die ich bisher gespielt habe. Ich war sehr beeindruckt von der Grafik, die meiner Meinung nach zu den besten in einem Videospiel gehört. Alles ist sehr perfekt, von der Kleidung der Ära bis zu den Waffen, von den Landschaften bis zu den in den Leveln gefundenen Objekten. Auch die Langlebigkeit ist sehr gut. Ich halte es für ein kleinesIch gebe zu, es war einer der fesselndsten Titel, die ich bisher gespielt habe. Ich war sehr beeindruckt von der Grafik, die meiner Meinung nach zu den besten in einem Videospiel gehört. Alles ist sehr perfekt, von der Kleidung der Ära bis zu den Waffen, von den Landschaften bis zu den in den Leveln gefundenen Objekten. Auch die Langlebigkeit ist sehr gut. Ich halte es für ein kleines Meisterwerk des Soul-Genres Expand
  43. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Steelrising is one of the most innovative RPGs of this generation that goes above and beyond the genre to bring us something very creative and unforgettable. An unmissable gem for every gamer
  44. Sep 13, 2022
    10
    Steelrising bietet eine erstaunliche Erfahrung durch eine fantastische Welt und erfordert Ihre Geduld und Kontrolle bei jedem Schritt des Weges. Es hat ein großartiges Kampfsystem, eine einzigartige Welt, die es zu erkunden gilt, und einen Schwierigkeitsgrad, der mich dazu brachte, die Stunden bis zum Ende der Überprüfungsfrist zu zählen. Eines der besten Action-Rollenspiele aller Zeiten
  45. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    what a big surprise this game, I didn't expect it to be so amusing. Nice open world and skill selection, enemies and bosses are very good. Assist mode is perfect. Historical background is very cool. Game is never frustrating
  46. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    De fapt, acest joc nu este replicabil tocmai din cauza individualității sale. Da, multe dintre cele mai bune momente ale sale au fost resimțite în alte jocuri de-a lungul anilor: surpriza fericită de a deschide o scurtătură improbabilă, goana de dopamină la învingerea unui șef de lungă durată, fiorul de a îmbunătăți un personaj și egalarea șanselor, sentiment de mirare estetică la o piesăDe fapt, acest joc nu este replicabil tocmai din cauza individualității sale. Da, multe dintre cele mai bune momente ale sale au fost resimțite în alte jocuri de-a lungul anilor: surpriza fericită de a deschide o scurtătură improbabilă, goana de dopamină la învingerea unui șef de lungă durată, fiorul de a îmbunătăți un personaj și egalarea șanselor, sentiment de mirare estetică la o piesă de arhitectură grandioasă. Dar nici un joc nu le-a combinat într-un mod atât de atrăgător și memorabil, sau cu o asemenea aderență la viziunea coerentă. Expand
  47. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    vidunderligt spil og fantastisk niveaudesign. Jeg nød at spille det og udforske gamle Paris landsbyer og slotte. Grafik er innovativt, men krævende. Gameplay er aldrig kedeligt og masser af våben at vælge imellem. Det er en blanding mellem et soulslike og et RPG-spil
  48. Sep 12, 2022
    10
    Steelrising adds new ingredients to the Dark Souls formula, creating a world that is an absolute blast. Combat remains as fluid as we’re used to, providing us with even more tools and weapons to master and ignite our sadomasochistic tendencies, even if difficulty is very well balanced here. The game's plot is often bland but level design is top, upgrades and skill are well done, gameplaySteelrising adds new ingredients to the Dark Souls formula, creating a world that is an absolute blast. Combat remains as fluid as we’re used to, providing us with even more tools and weapons to master and ignite our sadomasochistic tendencies, even if difficulty is very well balanced here. The game's plot is often bland but level design is top, upgrades and skill are well done, gameplay is tremendous and 18th century France is very cool. Expand
  49. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Het alomtegenwoordige visuele thema van de dood is net zo zwaar in deze game als in Bloodborne en de ontwerpen van de baas zijn net zo creatief als alles in de originele Dark Souls. Het is opmerkelijk dat Steelrising deze invloeden weet te laten zien en toch opvalt met een eigen identiteit.
  50. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    Spiders levererar sitt bästa arbete hittills, ett spel som gör Souls-serien bättre än någonsin. Det är inte längre förvånande, men det är ändå en upplevelse du inte vill missa. Allt är utmärkt, från grafik till gameplay och underbar nivådesign
  51. Sep 17, 2022
    10
    Awesome game. I never had fun with From Software games because it was a somewhat brutal experience (i am not a pro gamer). This one is much more convenient, i can manage it very well, but still demanding. Perfect Souls-Like experience.
  52. Sep 15, 2022
    10
    nagyon jó benyomást tett rám. Boldog és elégedett vagyok, hogy játszhattam. Vizuálisan remekmű, azt hiszem, nem is kérhetnénk többet. A szórakoztató tényező nagyon magas, a testreszabás és a frissítés számos. A karakter különböző ruhákat is kiválaszthat és fejleszthet erősebb képességekkel. A forradalmi Franciaországot is olyan szépen ábrázolták ebben a játékban. Befejezte, és soha nemnagyon jó benyomást tett rám. Boldog és elégedett vagyok, hogy játszhattam. Vizuálisan remekmű, azt hiszem, nem is kérhetnénk többet. A szórakoztató tényező nagyon magas, a testreszabás és a frissítés számos. A karakter különböző ruhákat is kiválaszthat és fejleszthet erősebb képességekkel. A forradalmi Franciaországot is olyan szépen ábrázolták ebben a játékban. Befejezte, és soha nem csalódott Expand
  53. Sep 16, 2022
    10
    hands-down best game of 2k22 so far: gorgeous visuals, super captivating gameplay, a myriad of ancient weapons and alchemical effects, stunning environments and lots of historical hints from Jean Sylvain Bailly to La Fayette, from Mme de Pompadour to Jacques-Louis David. I liked a lot also the French-style gardens, Louvre environments and Tuileries, very gorgeous! I couldn't recommend thishands-down best game of 2k22 so far: gorgeous visuals, super captivating gameplay, a myriad of ancient weapons and alchemical effects, stunning environments and lots of historical hints from Jean Sylvain Bailly to La Fayette, from Mme de Pompadour to Jacques-Louis David. I liked a lot also the French-style gardens, Louvre environments and Tuileries, very gorgeous! I couldn't recommend this game enough. Expand
  54. Sep 16, 2022
    10
    this game rocks! I rarely had such amount of fun playing a game in the past. You should play it to understand what I mean: it's a soulslike but different from all other soulslike games; it's an action-RPG but different; it's an exploration-adventure game but with other elements added which make it very original: phantasy, real historical events, French lore, art, magic, astronomy.this game rocks! I rarely had such amount of fun playing a game in the past. You should play it to understand what I mean: it's a soulslike but different from all other soulslike games; it's an action-RPG but different; it's an exploration-adventure game but with other elements added which make it very original: phantasy, real historical events, French lore, art, magic, astronomy. Steelrising is lots of stuff altogether and it has a great gaming style, you'll never tire. This game in its simplicity has something very special. Expand
  55. Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Perhaps the plot is a little light but Steelrising is perfect in its gameplay. Long lasting, with plenty of contents and so much fun in its combat system. It has everything, great environmental puzzles, Prince of Persia style acrobatics, spectacular combat and an advanced character development system. It's definitely the best action/soulslike slasher available on PC and one of the best inPerhaps the plot is a little light but Steelrising is perfect in its gameplay. Long lasting, with plenty of contents and so much fun in its combat system. It has everything, great environmental puzzles, Prince of Persia style acrobatics, spectacular combat and an advanced character development system. It's definitely the best action/soulslike slasher available on PC and one of the best in genre's history Expand
  56. Sep 19, 2022
    10
    Steelrising is one of the best action-adventure games of the current generation. Everything in it, you've played before, but never has such a collection of game mechanics been stitched together so well, not to mention feel like part of a coherent game world.
  57. Sep 16, 2022
    10
    Being a fan of almost every genre this game has smashed together into one has made it highly enjoyable, and the ending had me hoping that the next installment (should they choose to make it) gets in the development queue soon. I would like to thank the developers for releasing such a beautiful game we haven't seen in years now
  58. Jun 15, 2023
    10
    Просто круто! В игре своя атмосфера, хорошая история, довольно забавное оружие и очень интересные боссы))) Новое веяние SOULSLIKE игр!
  59. Oct 9, 2022
    10
    Extraordinarily fun. Aegis is one of the best protagonists of the year, and with her I had some of the most fast-paced and engaging combat I've experienced out of a souls-like game since Bloodborne. Graphics are also extremely impressive considering the size of the studio. So often while playing this game I would just stop what I'm doing to explore a room, check out the detail on a statue,Extraordinarily fun. Aegis is one of the best protagonists of the year, and with her I had some of the most fast-paced and engaging combat I've experienced out of a souls-like game since Bloodborne. Graphics are also extremely impressive considering the size of the studio. So often while playing this game I would just stop what I'm doing to explore a room, check out the detail on a statue, or just gaze out across the city. Aegis also has some great customization, and this game is sorely lacking a photo mode to really capture her and the many outfits you can give her.

    The game does have its flaws - while fun, the combat is easy to cheese. Consumables seriously need to be limited to prevent spam and bosses all around need to attack more often and have higher alchemical resistances. You can get essentially infinite healing in this game which is just absurd. Other than that, I just have a lot of smaller gripes about facial animations, occasional difficulty in telling which doors are usable and which ones aren't, and a little annoyance about the end, which I won't get into here.

    But even while this game isn't perfect, I had a really good time with it, and considering this comes from a smaller studio this is just an incredible piece of art and I cannot wait to see where Spider goes from here.
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  60. Oct 12, 2022
    10
    Easily the best game I've played this year. Beautiful visuals, stellar gameplay, and level design, great fun combat, brilliantly reach story. And it's one of the best Soulslike games I've ever played.
  61. Jun 3, 2023
    8
    Solid, enjoyable game, a soulslike but with difficulty settings which can make it pretty light.
    - graphics is OK, but the game is badly optimized with lag spikes
    - animations are good but with a few more combos or special moves it could be even better - the story is OK too, pretty nice side quests and ideas, with a little more thinking it could have been great; especially if you are
    Solid, enjoyable game, a soulslike but with difficulty settings which can make it pretty light.
    - graphics is OK, but the game is badly optimized with lag spikes
    - animations are good but with a few more combos or special moves it could be even better
    - the story is OK too, pretty nice side quests and ideas, with a little more thinking it could have been great; especially if you are interested in french revolution history
    - combat is OK, good moves, good ideas; sound and music great
    Overall I enjoyed this game, can be played once but not an instant classic or favorite.
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Metascore
68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Oct 22, 2022
    70
    Steelrising is a stylish, original game, despite its numerous blemishes. There is fun to be had in saving Paris during a revolution.
  2. Edge Magazine
    Oct 6, 2022
    50
    The result is not a bad game, but Steelrising's beautiful and imaginative shell is wrapped around a workmanlike interior. [Issue#377, p.110]
  3. Sep 29, 2022
    70
    Steelrising is completely different from what the fans of Spiders’ previous games could expect. It copies traditional soulslike mechanics but does stand out thanks to an interesting art direction and options that let you adjust the difficulty level to your liking. It should have been optimized better though, because the game’s visual quality does not justify its thirst for processing power.