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. TotalPlayStation
    85
    This is an incredibly well-designed mech shooter, period. Genki has a genuinely enjoyable mixture of combat, upgrades and globe-hopping Snow Crash-like dances across servers, and it's a fantastic mix indeed.
  2. Worth Playing
    85
    It doesn't try to trump "MechWarrior" as the king of the mecha-piloting genre; it just tries to be fast, furious, and fun while offering the player plenty of customizability in order to fine-tune his mech to perfection and give it that special personal flair. In that, SLAI succeeds with flying colors.
  3. GameSpy
    80
    The game gives players a fast-paced, fully customizable experience. And, thanks to its fun online capabilities, the action can be shared around the world.
  5. Cheat Code Central
    80
    The challenges are a lot of fun and the difficulty is dangled in front of you like a carrot on a stick, it's never forced down your throat making you feel like an inept loser.
  6. Game Chronicles
    77
    There is a massive amount of content and unparallel gameplay opportunities, especially for those who like to tinker in the cyber-garage of the future.
  7. PSM Magazine
    75
    At its best in online multiplayer: the fast, smooth action really comes into its own when you're trying to slap that huge repair bill on other humans. [Nov 2005, p.88]
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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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