Steel Assault

 Switch
User Score
7.4

Mixed or average reviews- based on 7 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 7
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 7
  3. Negative: 1 out of 7

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  1. PunxND
    Oct 1, 2021
    9
    The overall style of Steel Assault is insanely appealing and does a good job in delivering that in the gameplay. Steel Assault was one of those games which I randomly saw a trailer for and instantly knew I wanted to buy. Now, after playing through the game, I can say that this is a very good high speed action platformer. If you're into anything of that nature, you need to try SteelThe overall style of Steel Assault is insanely appealing and does a good job in delivering that in the gameplay. Steel Assault was one of those games which I randomly saw a trailer for and instantly knew I wanted to buy. Now, after playing through the game, I can say that this is a very good high speed action platformer. If you're into anything of that nature, you need to try Steel Assault.

    My only complaint is that the game is way too short. Because of the appealing style of Steel Assault, I couldn't help but want more after I finished the game in my approximately 45 minute playthrough. I would be happy to see a future Steel Assault game that includes hours of gameplay and extras to keep me playing this truly exciting 16-bit retro style platformer.    … Expand
  2. NindieSpotlight
    Dec 17, 2021
    8
    Run-and-gun shooters were absolutely a consistent staple in the arcades and on consoles back in the day, and that puts a certain amount of pressure on developers in the current day to do anything that feels new and exciting. What’s great is that sometimes just small things can really make a difference and the grapple in Steel Assault quickly became the star of the show for me. Giving theRun-and-gun shooters were absolutely a consistent staple in the arcades and on consoles back in the day, and that puts a certain amount of pressure on developers in the current day to do anything that feels new and exciting. What’s great is that sometimes just small things can really make a difference and the grapple in Steel Assault quickly became the star of the show for me. Giving the game a feeling that sits somewhere between a classic shooter like Contra and the beloved Bionic Commando, there’s just something refreshing about the flow of this game that’s very satisfying. That’s not to say that, by any means, it’ll be an easy run. You can expect to crash and burn quite a bit, with the expectation being that you’re really on top of how best to use your grapple quickly and effectively even while under fire, and that can sometimes require some diligence to get through tough spots. I think the challenge is also exacerbated a little by checkpoints that sometimes feel a little spread out, though conceptually they usually make sense and some areas are simply bigger and tougher than others. While in terms of raw content the game technically isn’t a very long one, getting to the point where you’ve got the skill and experience to be able to blow through it all will take some time, making this a great challenge for classic arcade fans.

    https://www.nindiespotlight.com/2021/09/mini-reviews-september-30th-edition.html    … Expand
  3. Rafabertolott1
    Dec 26, 2022
    10
    Excelente forma de traer al presente las sensaciones que vivimos en los noventa.

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 10 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 0 out of 10
  1. GameCritics
    Nov 17, 2021
    50
    Steel Assault does what it does well, although at the end of the day I can’t help but feel that it lacks a unique hook. After rolling credits, there’s little to say about it other than that it’s another one of the many, many retro action games currently available. Players looking for a tough, retro-inspired romp will find it, but there’s not much else to it.
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  2. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Nov 8, 2021
    80
    I can't say how long every game should be, but I can tell you that Steel Assault made me think about arcade-era design in a whole new way, and I was glued to my screen for the full 90 minutes it took me to see it through from start to finish. [Issue #56 – November/December 2021, p. 18]
  3. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 6, 2021
    70
    I feel like I say this with a lot of games, but I really enjoyed Steel Assault until I didn’t anymore. Up to that point, it was really fun, and I have to commend Zenovia Interactive on their effective graphical filters, which are a big part of the appeal.
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