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Ignited Steel: Prologue

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94%Game Brain Score
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94% User Score Based on 53 reviews

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Ignited Steel: Prologue is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Yokaicade and was released on October 14, 2022. It received very positive reviews from players.

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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story3 negative mentions
  • The game combines elements of FTL and Into the Breach, offering a rewarding gameplay experience that encourages critical thinking.
  • Customization options for mechs and a unique overheating mechanic add depth to the combat system, making it interesting and engaging.
  • The game features appealing graphics and animations, along with a good soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
  • The prologue lacks a save/load feature, forcing players to restart the tutorial if they quit mid-way.
  • There is a limited variety of enemy types and missions, which may lead to a repetitive gameplay experience.
  • The 2D art style is inconsistent, and the UI lacks polish, which detracts from the overall presentation of the game.
  • gameplay
    13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is a blend of strategic elements from titles like FTL and Into the Breach, rewarding critical thinking while maintaining accessibility through intuitive mechanics and responsive controls. Players appreciate the engaging and flashy combat, though some express frustration with the health regeneration system, which can hinder progression in later missions. Overall, the game offers a rich variety of mechanics that keep the experience intense and interesting, though some players feel the need for a more forgiving difficulty option.

    • “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 gonna 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
    11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story is considered interesting, but players express frustration with the game's mechanics, particularly the limited health regeneration and lack of resources, which hinder progression. Reviewers hope for improvements in the full release, such as more mission types, character development, branching narratives, and multiple endings to enhance the overall 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

    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.

    • “+ character art style”
    • “+ modern colorful graphics”
    • “- 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

    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

    Players find the emotional impact of the game significant, with some expressing nostalgia that evokes strong feelings, even leading to tears during gameplay. The combination of engaging mechanics and personal connections enhances the overall emotional experience.

    • “The game mechanics of battles reminded me of Heroes III; I cried a little.”
    • “The emotional depth of the story left me in tears.”
    • “I felt a profound connection to the characters, which made the ending incredibly moving.”
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Ignited Steel: Prologue is a role playing game.

Ignited Steel: Prologue is available on PC and Windows.

Ignited Steel: Prologue was released on October 14, 2022.

Ignited Steel: Prologue was developed by Yokaicade.

Ignited Steel: Prologue has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

Ignited Steel: Prologue is a single player game.

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