Steelrising

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8.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 322 Ratings

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  2. Mixed: 32 out of 322
  3. Negative: 30 out of 322

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  1. peuyu
    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. marcus_sand
    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. feder74
    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. mariovignola
    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. watchm824
    Feb 27, 2023
    7
    I love the SoulsLike genre. This game is not the worst in the genre, but far from the best. The plot may be of interest to those who are well versed in the history of the Great French Revolution. The plot was not very interesting to me. The bosses are completely uninteresting. The game turned out to be simple. But the game still has some special atmosphere and this is a plus.
  6. Ginger_Avenger
    Mar 6, 2023
    7
    ((**To get this out of the way at the start, I played this on the Steamdeck. It isn't verified, but the only issue noted was small text. I would add another issue: this game for me crashed quite a bit in the later game locations.)) REVIEW: This game is hard to review. I love Action RPGs, and this studio's last title, Greedfall, was alright and had some interesting ideas, particularly((**To get this out of the way at the start, I played this on the Steamdeck. It isn't verified, but the only issue noted was small text. I would add another issue: this game for me crashed quite a bit in the later game locations.)) REVIEW: This game is hard to review. I love Action RPGs, and this studio's last title, Greedfall, was alright and had some interesting ideas, particularly with the setting and basic story. And that might be Steelrising's best aspect- the setting is a really nice looking revolution era France instead of the typical dark fantasy of similar games. The combat and builds are alright, but had all the flow of Dark Souls 2 (and even has the two-tiers for healing items). This was good for me, as that is the only Dark Souls game I've managed to finish so far. Still, it's really rough around the edges, and the side missions were mostly bland and were piled on at a certain point before the late game rather than more evenly placed throughout (or they would be available but you couldn't advance them until you advanced the main game when it returns to that location anyway). Still, I enjoyed it enough to play it thru to the end, so for me, that counts for a lot.… Expand
  7. Irmag
    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
  8. etyrer
    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
  9. kenzete
    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
  10. doridyan
    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
  11. pokeaatrox
    Sep 17, 2022
    1
    Encore un jeu développer par un studio français sans doublage FR et pour ce cas qui se déroule en "France". Le comble
  12. Alexsii
    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 :)
  13. torneystuch
    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
  14. jamboframe
    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
  15. bruforce
    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
  16. melinas
    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
  17. Bitek
    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.    … Expand
  18. Dariuszrtx
    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
  19. cardwizard
    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
  20. yellowfrog
    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)
  21. jellymea
    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
  22. pavel79brno
    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
  23. apolew
    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
  24. Anthony1010
    Sep 11, 2022
    10
    Solid ass souls like - great atmosphere. Great tone. Story is servicable. Fresh take on the genre
  25. Catalinenescu
    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
  26. joserodriguez
    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.
  27. pcohon
    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
  28. CasimiroTi
    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!
  29. thya
    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
  30. xenyiavendertur
    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
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68

Mixed or average reviews - based on 19 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 19
  2. Mixed: 15 out of 19
  3. Negative: 0 out of 19
  1. Riot Pixels
    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.
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  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. CD-Action
    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.
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