{"id":531867,"date":"2021-10-21T20:18:13","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T18:18:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ragequit.gr\/?p=531867"},"modified":"2021-10-21T22:11:22","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T20:11:22","slug":"steel-assault-pc-review","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ragequit.gr\/en\/reviews\/item\/steel-assault-pc-review\/","title":{"rendered":"STEEL ASSAULT"},"content":{"rendered":"

All that glitters is not gold. That's the first thing I thought when I finished Steel Assault. The trailers and demo foreshadowed some very impressive scenery, awesome action and generally a RAD title sent from the past in a time machine to blow our minds. Not that the above dont't apply to a sufficient degree, but for a game to be truly memorable, there has to be something more than. So let's see what it's all about.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As expected, the story serves as garnish in Steel Assault (and besides, who really needs it in games of this category). Our hero, Taro Takahashi, seeks revenge against the man who harmed him in the past and turned the world into a post-apocalyptic wasteland. Standing in the way of his path to the coveted revenge will be several high-ranking people from that dictator's army, who are also the game's bosses. It is quite fitting that the gist of the story is given through a scene of a few seconds during the introduction. We won't distract ourselves any further with the story, so let's move on to more substantial aspects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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And what could be more essential than the gameplay!<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

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The showdowns with the bosses are well designed and absolutely impressive.<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Unfortunately, Steel Assault has a really short duration. And I say that without exaggeration as your first attempt will take no more than an hour and a bit, including failed attempts! Apart from the separate difficulties, where new patterns are added to the bosses with each increasing level (as expected. our opponents become slightly more numerous), there aren't enough modes to keep our interest. The replay value is practically non-existent, while the arcade mode offered here is probably some bad joke of the creators at our expense, as we have to make it to the finale in just one try. Some people probably took the term \"arcade\" too literally, forgetting that the games Steel Assault draws its influences from (yes, even those that debuted on coin-ops), provided us with a few lives to spare before we saw the game over screen...<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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It's nice while it lasts and unfortunately it doesn't incentivize us to come back.<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Steel Assault's is one of the most beautiful pixel art games in recent memory. The sprite design on environments and characters is detailed (the design of the bosses should be especially commended), with very warm colors. I don't know how else to define it, but their style is quite reminiscent of a Gameboy Advance game, so anyone who has played on that console will understand what I mean. Also, there's no hint of slowdown even when on the screen there is a hubbub of effects and enemies and generally the overall display is characterized by very vivid backgrounds and smooth animations. The highly positive impression one gets from the picture is ideally complemented by the sound. The soundtrack doesn't consist of many tracks but they are quite eclectic and catchy, while the sound effects are of good quality and contribute to a solid sound package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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We also have the necessary effects that create the illusion of playing on a CRT TV.<\/span><\/strong><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Steel Assault is one of the cases that I would compare to a good coffee. Enjoyable while it lasts but something you will probably have forgotten in a couple of days. While this is a well made title, it lacks lasting appeal. More variety in set pieces and at least one or two more levels (or at least larger) were needed to result in a more satisfying experience. The wide gap between difficulties and the lack of surprises in the execution of its action, detract from the allure of revisiting it otherwise. As it is, it can hardly justify its price, but at a discount it's worth investing your time in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n