Real Steel

 PlayStation 3
Metascore
41

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 5
  3. Negative: 3 out of 5
  1. Official PlayStation Magazine Benelux
    Jan 2, 2012
    43
    Based on the movie. In 2020 boxing is no longer practiced by humans. Matches are fought by huge robots controlled by humans outside of the ring. You build your own robot and gradually unlock more parts. It's a shame that the fighting system sucks. [January 2012, p.84]
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  2. Vandal
    Dec 2, 2011
    30
    Real Steel is not a noteworthy videogame. It is a shame, because the idea could have been great if it had been well executed. It has a very limited and repetitive gameplay, and a lackluster appearence.
  3. IGN
    Nov 15, 2011
    30
    A prime example of a film-to-game adaptation gone wrong. It perpetuates the stereotype that games based on movies aren't good with a missed opportunity to use established mechanics effectively. Frustrating fights, clunky combat, and a bunch of broken, bad ideas destroy what could have been a childhood dream come true.

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User Score
7.3

Mixed or average reviews- based on 12 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 12
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 12
  3. Negative: 3 out of 12
  1. Mindgamez
    Oct 31, 2013
    10
    I own this game and bought the DLC. If your brain dead and cannot spend the time to understand the stats system then yeah you are going toI own this game and bought the DLC. If your brain dead and cannot spend the time to understand the stats system then yeah you are going to have a rough time. If you actually spend the time to enjoy the customization involved along with the combat then you will enjoy the game. It's worth the little money it costs to buy the core game rank your way up to the top and if you are still thirsting for more then buy the DLC for 3 more ladders. Great boxing game with heavy customization and you need to enjoy that part to understand the game. If you have seen the movie you understand the background so this is not about the story it's pure action. It's a fun game!… Full Review »
  2. selomego
    Mar 3, 2021
    10
    Iam a real steel fan and when you are playing this game you realyy feel the robots boxing mechanıcsh pysıch maps robots so realıstıc goodIam a real steel fan and when you are playing this game you realyy feel the robots boxing mechanıcsh pysıch maps robots so realıstıc good graphics if you have friend call him and play game this game like mortal kombat not so good without friend but ı love this game ı love that feeling ı think you should play this game… Full Review »
  3. ROPROPE
    Mar 15, 2020
    8
    It's strange how people describe this game as being difficult or clunky; I picked it up when I was a kid who didn't have a clue how the statsIt's strange how people describe this game as being difficult or clunky; I picked it up when I was a kid who didn't have a clue how the stats on your robot worked any further than "bigger number good", but I got through it. Multiple times. The fighting system is actually way more fun and in-depth than you might be led to believe and there are a few different ways to tune your bot.

    It's a shame the game's been discontinued and can't be bought anymore.    … Full Review »
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