S.L.A.I.: Steel Lancer Arena International

 PlayStation 2
  • Publisher: Konami
  • Release Date: Sep 21, 2005
Metascore
66

Mixed or average reviews - based on 16 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 16
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 16
  3. Negative: 3 out of 16
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  1. IGN
    70
    It's a huge game with a good deal of replay value and a very cool online mode (assuming it ever gets used). Coming to terms with the graphical and gameplay limitations means being able to enjoy a well presented, fresh experience, so at least give this one a try.
  2. Game Informer
    55
    Just rent "Hackers" again and forget this junk heap. [Oct 2005, p.134]
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  3. GameSpot
    70
    S.L.A.I.'s fast-paced combat and accessible controls, combined with a lengthy story mode, make it one of the more enjoyable robot-combat games in recent memory.
  5. GameZone
    70
    Even with its share of problems, S.L.A.I. is able to deliver a mech game that is heavy on the action and loaded with all the things mech fans could ever ask for in a game.
  6. DarkStation
    70
    With Mech games being a rare commodity these days, this mech sim provide decent action and customizations, albeit being repetitive in the long run.
  7. WHAM! Gaming
    65
    Regardless of the number of variations in outfitting, the combat remains simple and unimpressive.
  8. Eurogamer
    60
    Looking firmly along the line of simple-as-possible, it's clear that the developers, in focusing so much on the presentation of the HAVEN, rather than gameplay faults, have allowed it to stray too far into the bad half.

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User Score
7.9

Generally favorable reviews- based on 15 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 15
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 15
  3. Negative: 2 out of 15
  1. HiroakiK
    Oct 8, 2005
    9
    Very nice game. Sad it gave me frustration when you are out in the HAVEN. And I don't know why Sony itself gives this game the rate of Very nice game. Sad it gave me frustration when you are out in the HAVEN. And I don't know why Sony itself gives this game the rate of 40?? GENKI should have released this title on Xbox, period.… Full Review »
  2. Ga1ahad
    Jun 28, 2022
    7
    Pretty fun game, with smooth combat and nice, catchy music. Main gripe being the relatively limited customization options for your mech, asPretty fun game, with smooth combat and nice, catchy music. Main gripe being the relatively limited customization options for your mech, as well as the sheer difficulty and how punitive losing is, especially early game, and can set you back hours, requiring grinding.… Full Review »
  3. MilanorS
    Jan 2, 2020
    8
    Fun battle arena game. a lot robot type and mods to make your own favourite and it's a well balance game, there won't be any OverPowered robotFun battle arena game. a lot robot type and mods to make your own favourite and it's a well balance game, there won't be any OverPowered robot you can't beat Just skill and strategy ,BUT, You gonna need some times to really understand the game. give it a try… Full Review »
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