Steel Battalion

 Xbox
  • Publisher: Capcom
  • Release Date: Nov 21, 2002
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  • Summary: Power up your Vertical Tank, and prepare to dominate the online arena. In the midst of a volatile military coup, you must master the inner workings of your VT using the Steel Battalion controller. Up to 10 players can battle head-to-head in team or solo deathmatch games. Complete operationsPower up your Vertical Tank, and prepare to dominate the online arena. In the midst of a volatile military coup, you must master the inner workings of your VT using the Steel Battalion controller. Up to 10 players can battle head-to-head in team or solo deathmatch games. Complete operations in Campaign mode or play free mission games such as Battle Royale, Conquest, or Capture the Container. The military dynamic of the game constantly changes with Xbox Live, making Steel Battalion Online one intense futuristic combat game.… Expand
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Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 17 out of 20
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 20
  3. Negative: 0 out of 20
  1. Xbox Nation Magazine
    100
    The best mech simulator ever made, embarrassing even de facto favorites like the "Mechwarrior" series on the PC. [Winter 2002, p.86]
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  2. Game Informer
    95
    It's been a long time since a game has made my heart race quite like Steel Battalion... a one-of-a-kind game that will thrill you like no other. [Dec 2002, p.132]
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  3. GamePro
    90
    It’s really a thinking man’s shooter that plays out like an explosive game of chess—a very, very hard game of chess with limited continues.
  4. Xequted
    82
    Oh no, the main feature of this game is the amazing, sometimes lush graphics, and the beast of a controller you get to play this game with.
  5. TotalGames.net
    80
    There is nothing else quite like this, and until the sequel, there never will be. Get this at your peril - your life social life will soon be gone afterwards.
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  6. Games Radar
    80
    Repetitive in the long-term. But, as a gaming experience, it can't be beaten by anything else on Xbox or other games machines. [Xbox Gamer]
  7. Cheat Code Central
    50
    This entire control system is nothing but a novelty. Some will disagree but the way this game is constructed, I had more fun playing "MechAssault."
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  1. Positive: 10 out of 10
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  1. T5ZK
    Sep 17, 2011
    10
    I bought Xbox only for Steel Battalion and the sequel online version. I admit that the game design is maniac with its fps-style pilot seatI bought Xbox only for Steel Battalion and the sequel online version. I admit that the game design is maniac with its fps-style pilot seat with the outstanding gun turret aiming and driving system. Although the bulky huge controller looks so stupid, I have never had that feeling of depth being a robotic pilot. It is a futuristic humanoid simulator in favor of middle and close combat tactics. Tekki (Steel Battalion) is almost 10 years old next year in 2012. The concept is still unique and vivid even today. I am ready for 2nd coming to xbox360.… Expand
  2. Lordfudgington
    Jul 26, 2003
    10
    I love this game its the best thing since sliced bread.
  4. MechMan
    Jan 23, 2004
    10
    This game is great!!! a bit pricey, but kinda worth it ... i have to disagree with "lord fudgington" on the best thing since sliced bread ..This game is great!!! a bit pricey, but kinda worth it ... i have to disagree with "lord fudgington" on the best thing since sliced bread .. since when was sliced bread the best thing????? what ever happened to the wheel ??? anyway fudgyman go back to eating your sliced bread, i will play steel battalion!!!! like a real man!!! !… Expand
  5. ArnoldK.
    Nov 24, 2002
    9
    The graphics, sound, controller, and interface are perfect. The only flaw with this game is the AI. Squadmates seem braindead, and the enemy The graphics, sound, controller, and interface are perfect. The only flaw with this game is the AI. Squadmates seem braindead, and the enemy is difficult but predictable. Otherwise this would be a perfect 10.… Expand
  6. EricT.
    Jan 10, 2003
    9
    Steel Battalion is the best simulator (for fictional vehicles or not) I have ever played. The audio/visual experience is nearly flawless Steel Battalion is the best simulator (for fictional vehicles or not) I have ever played. The audio/visual experience is nearly flawless (short draw distance my only complaint), and the gameplay is intense, totally immersive, addictive, and brutally hard (which I like). And it's definitely the coolest, most unique game you will ever own. I give it two thumbs up. :)… Expand
  7. OmidM.
    Dec 21, 2002
    9
    This should be an incredible game, i heard it was. But right now i don't have the means to buy one, but im thinking over that and a ps2.
  8. JonathanD.
    Jan 8, 2003
    8
    I have not actually played Steel Battalion (ain't got the cash), but I was wondering if there was any way I could rent it. Any help I have not actually played Steel Battalion (ain't got the cash), but I was wondering if there was any way I could rent it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.… Expand

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Awards & Rankings

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#28 Best Xbox Game of 2002
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#34 Most Discussed Xbox Game of 2002
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#13 Most Shared Xbox Game of 2002