Ignited Steel: Prologue

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More great games About the GameIf you've enjoyed the Prologue, check out the main game! The beginning of the Ignited Steel universe. In this prologue, we add even more content to the story behind the Ignited Steel project, where you will see the beginning of the evil flaw that turned machines against humankind. Two new characters, new weapons, new biomes and new enemies will be added to…

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

94%

Audience ScoreBased on 54 reviews

emotional3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features an interesting combat system with customizable mechs and a unique overheating mechanic that adds depth to the strategy.
The graphics and animations are visually appealing, and the music enhances the overall experience.
It's a fun and engaging free prologue that offers a solid introduction to the mechanics and gameplay, making it worth trying for fans of turn-based tactics.

The prologue lacks a save/load feature, forcing players to restart if they quit mid-game, which can be frustrating.
There is a limited variety of enemy types and missions in the prologue, which may lead to a repetitive experience.
The 2D art style is inconsistent, and the UI could use more polish, making it feel less refined overall.

gameplay
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
23%
54%
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The gameplay is a blend of strategic elements from titles like FTL and Into the Breach, rewarding critical thinking while remaining accessible with intuitive mechanics and responsive controls. Players appreciate the flashy mech movements and diverse mechanics, though some express frustration with the health regeneration system, which can hinder progression. Overall, the gameplay is engaging and offers a variety of interesting mechanics, though it may require a learning curve to fully grasp.
- “It appears to combine aspects of FTL and Into the Breach, and the gameplay rewards critical thinking while not being overcomplicated.”
- “The mechanics and UI are easy to understand, the mech movement and attacks are flashy, controls are responsive and easy to adjust if you misclick.”
- “Is - has a lot of amazing mechanics that make the game intense and not boring.”
- “My only complaint would be the health regeneration mechanics.”
- “I spent all my $$ repairing my main mech and went into the later missions with everyone below 50% HP. I understand it's standard roguelite mechanics, but man, that's going to get annoying.”
- “Hopefully, the full release has an easy mode where you repair 50% HP or full after each mission. Gradually getting lower and lower HP as you progress is annoying, and I barely finished the prologue. I doubt I'd make it through the campaign with the current HP mechanics as is.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
58%
25%
The story presents an intriguing mecha narrative, but players express frustration with the limited health regeneration and the roguelite mechanics that hinder progression. While the gameplay is generally enjoyable, the repetitive mission types and lack of character development or branching storylines leave players wanting more depth and variety in the campaign. Overall, the foundation is promising, but improvements are needed to enhance the storytelling experience.
- “First of all, the story is interesting; gameplay-wise, it's fine.”
- “I hope it will add in more characters, branching story, and different endings.”
- “When entering the story in the introduction, I thought I was deaf.”
- “-only 4 mission types”
- “-ending is just a normal mission”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The game's graphics feature a nice art style that is colorful and modern, but some players find it derivative and lacking in realism, particularly with the pixelated sprites contrasting against clearer character artwork. While the visuals are appreciated for a free release, there is a desire for more innovative design and less linear gameplay to enhance the overall experience.
- “+ modern colorful graphics”
- “+character art style”
- “- visual mismatch, pixelated sprites vs clear artwork”
- “I think that for a free release the game shows itself very well, it's a pity that there is no realistic 3D graphics.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its quality. However, some users noted issues with abrupt cuts in the music rather than a smooth fade-out, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only outstanding cons to this game are that the UI can't be resized and the music gets cut abruptly instead of fading out.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the emotional impact of the game significant, with some experiencing tears during gameplay, particularly due to nostalgic mechanics reminiscent of Heroes III.
- “The game mechanics of battles reminded me of Heroes III; I cried a little.”
- “The story touched my heart deeply, making me reflect on my own experiences.”
- “I felt a strong connection to the characters, and their struggles resonated with me on a personal level.”