Real Steel

About

Real Steel is a robot fighting game with a compelling storyline and enjoyable game mechanics. Its stunning graphics and the tagline "Robot Boxing - Champions aren't born. They're made" encapsulate the essence of the game. However, the gaming experience is marred by frequent ads and numerous bugs that require fixing.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

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

73%

Audience ScoreBased on 4,046 reviews

graphics117 positive mentions

monetization34 negative mentions

The game has great graphics and a variety of modes, making it enjoyable for players.
It's a good time killer and offers a fun way to engage with the Real Steel universe.
The ability to customize robots adds a unique element to the gameplay.

Many features and robots are locked behind paywalls, making it frustrating for players who have already paid for the game.
The game often experiences bugs and crashes, particularly during loading screens.
The AI opponents can be overly difficult, leading to a pay-to-win experience that detracts from overall enjoyment.

graphics
196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
27%
13%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews from users, with many praising the overall quality and detail of the robots and arenas, while others criticize them as outdated or subpar compared to similar titles. Suggestions for improvement include enhancing shadows, animations, and overall visual fidelity, as well as addressing issues like blurriness and lag. Despite the criticisms, some players still find the graphics enjoyable and commend the game's aesthetic appeal.
- “The graphics are awesome and the robots look almost realistic.”
- “This game has amazing graphics, love how you can upgrade your bot and create one.”
- “Great graphics and very good robot designs, best boxing game ever.”
- “For a bought game, the graphics are, no offense, horrible.”
- “The graphics are bad, really bad.”
- “Waste of time and money, worst graphics... poor controls.”
monetization
73 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
12%
41%
47%
The monetization strategy of the game has drawn significant criticism, with many users expressing frustration over the prevalence of microtransactions and ads, even after purchasing the game. Players feel that essential content is locked behind paywalls, leading to a perception of the game as a cash grab rather than a complete product. Additionally, issues with restoring purchases and excessive ads have further soured the experience for many, prompting calls for refunds and improvements.
- “It's a great game and at least the in-app purchases are restored.”
- “And every in-app purchase is perfectly priced.”
- “Really worth the $1 (except the other in-game purchases); it really is a fun, challenging game to test your skills as a true boxing player.”
- “Just a cash grab with extra in-game purchases.”
- “You pay for the game and then have to pay more for in-app purchases in order for the game to progress.”
- “The worst is that there are more ads than any free apps that I've seen, except this one is paid.”
gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
54%
27%
19%
The gameplay of the game receives mixed reviews, with many praising its smooth controls and engaging mechanics, while others criticize it for being static, lacking depth, or plagued by glitches. Some users highlight the impressive graphics that complement the gameplay, but there are also complaints about the need for additional payments and the overall balance of game mechanics. Overall, while some players find the gameplay enjoyable and addictive, others feel it falls short of expectations.
- “Anyway, the graphics are good and the gameplay is awesome!”
- “Amazing game with excellent graphics and gameplay.”
- “The controls are good, and overall gameplay is addicting.”
- “Waste of money and time... bad graphics... bad gameplay... bad controls... even after paying for the app you have to pay for other options. Complete waste, don't buy.”
- “The new updates have destroyed the gameplay and this doesn't feel like you are playing like in the movie anymore.”
- “Gameplay is poor and very static as a fighter.”
story
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
26%
63%
11%
The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the variety of modes and the engaging storyline, while others criticize the difficulty spikes and perceived pay-to-win mechanics that hinder progress. Many users express frustration over the lack of meaningful narrative and the reliance on microtransactions for upgrades, leading to a sense of imbalance in gameplay. Overall, while the game has potential, players feel that the story mode needs significant improvements in difficulty scaling and narrative depth.
- “The game is very awesome and cool, and I really like how you can do achievements and a lot of other characters with it. The storyline is very, very awesome; I love it so much.”
- “Best fighting game ever! The design of the robots is really cool and unique. Though I have one complaint: story mode, from chapter 3 to the last chapter, is really hard. Can you please make it easier to complete? Thank you.”
- “It's a good game, but the story is unbelievable. How is it that every time I reach the last boss of a chapter, they're almost unbeatable? I'm using Dreadlord, and Aquabot is beating him somehow. Yes, I'm having trouble with Aquabot even with Dreadlord. Fix the story mode, please!”
- “Pay to win can't win story mode without paying for something and the game is buggy, lagging and overall worst experience.”
- “Not much effort put into it; the voice lines are too short, the intro timing is off, and some quests are too hard and don't make sense.”
- “No actual story.”
stability
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The stability of the game is widely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezing, lagging, and various glitches that significantly hinder gameplay. Many players experience crashes during matches and issues with ads, leading to frustration, especially after making in-game purchases. While some enjoy the game's core mechanics, the overwhelming number of bugs and performance problems detracts from the overall experience.
- “No glitches.”
- “Runs great on Droid Bionic, so if it lags, it's your phone, not the game.”
- “But if I try to open it on my LGL15G, it will open, but when I click on any play mode, it loads, then freezes, the screen goes black, and then it just goes to my home screen.”
- “I paid money to get the app and then money to get the buy feature and robots like Atom and Shogun... and then it freezes every other 10 minutes. I try to restore purchases and it's not allowing me to do so... either refund my purchases or fix it.”
- “Fix the problems with freezing and slow motion. My son is in tears because Real Steel is his favorite movie and this game freezes to the point where I have to turn my whole phone off. I am so pissed off that I even had to pay for this game; what a joke. I kindly suggest you either refund my money or fix the problem ASAP.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
44%
33%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing a desire for the return of the old main menu music and criticizing the current soundtrack as boring or lacking. Some users report issues with music not playing during gameplay, while others feel that the sound effects overshadow the music entirely. Overall, the soundtrack seems to detract from the gaming experience for several players.
- “This game still lives up to what it was in the past; I just wish they brought back the old main menu music.”
- “Love it more robots and add music and multiplayer.”
- “First of all, I'm not even going to talk about the graphics and barely any sound effects. The music is terrible; Real Steel WRB is better or Champions. Also, there's no morale to the game. Don't download, save your 99 cents.”
- “Even the background music isn't the same; the current one is boring.”
- “Just a black screen with music in the background when the fight is about to start!”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the absurdity of facing weaker opponents who can still easily defeat players, leading to amusing situations. Players also find it funny that certain in-game elements, like robots, are priced higher than the game itself, adding to the overall comedic experience. The effective combo mechanics further enhance the humor, especially when players triumph over less formidable foes.
- “It's cool, but I think it's funny and stupid that the robots cost more than the game itself.”
- “The combos function great, and it's hilarious when you smack down a weaker opponent.”
- “Funny part is that my opponent had way too weak stats, but I could not defeat him as he always two-shots me.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
Overall, the game's optimization is praised for its smooth performance, particularly on tablets, making it a standout compared to other titles. However, there are suggestions for further improvements in graphics and loading times to enhance the experience even more. Players appreciate the ability to customize robot performance, adding to the game's appeal.
- “Definitely preferred if you like fighting games, and it runs smoothly on my tablet; I've never had a problem yet!”
- “It's much better than almost any other game I've played, but you should also be able to tune the performance of your robot.”
- “If graphics and loading times could be optimized, this would be a six-star game.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players note that a significant portion of the game, approximately 70%, involves grinding for upgrade tokens during live events, which can lead to a repetitive and time-consuming experience.
- “Because 70% of the game is just grinding for upgrade tokens in live events.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
- “I spent hours grinding, only to realize that the rewards are minimal and not worth the effort.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere in the game is described as immersive and engaging, particularly highlighting its unique setting in Tamil province, which enhances the overall experience. Users appreciate how the environment contributes to a sense of place and adventure, making gameplay more enjoyable.
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's AI mechanics, which detracts from their emotional experience. The inability to progress due to perceived unfairness in gameplay has led to disappointment, impacting overall enjoyment.