Steel & Bone

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Steel & Bone is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Steel and Bone Team and was released on May 18, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore the mysterious aristocrat's dungeon in this free and short but exciting dungeon crawler.

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68%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game features interesting mechanics and a deep crafting system that rewards exploration with rare resources and blueprints.
The art style and character design are appealing, with well-designed rooms that help players navigate the environment.
There is a sense of passion behind the project, and some players appreciate the unique demon king design.

The game suffers from poor graphics, repetitive gameplay, and a lack of variety in enemies and combat mechanics.
Many players experienced bugs, including enemies attacking through walls and issues with the save system, which detracted from the overall experience.
The game is criticized for being overly simplistic and boring, with a lack of engaging story or innovative gameplay.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their low-quality, low-poly 3D design, which many reviewers feel detracts from the overall gaming experience. While some appreciate the art style of the loading screens, the general consensus is that the visuals are subpar and may deter potential players. Overall, the game's graphics are seen as a significant drawback, failing to meet the minimum standards expected in modern gaming.
- “I really enjoyed the art style of the loading screens.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “Even though the game looks pretty bad (and decent visuals are a minimum requirement for any game), we can be fairly sure this is not an asset flip.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is criticized for being repetitive, shallow, and poorly executed, with minimal RPG mechanics and lackluster graphics. Players note the introduction of new mechanics feels disjointed and uncommunicated, leading to confusion. Overall, the experience is described as a laughably bad dungeon crawler that fails to engage.
- “Free dungeon crawler with simple RPG mechanics.”
- “There are ways to engage with the story through gameplay and innovation.”
- “If you're looking for longer gameplay, I will be uploading a video on it on my YouTube channel, RiverFilms.”
- “The students made a laughably bad, incredibly repetitive, ultra shallow minimum viable product dungeon crawler, with bad graphics, bad assets, and laughably bad, shallow gameplay.”
- “Free 'dungeon crawler', simple RPG mechanics.”
- “I can't stress how weird it feels to have a new mechanic introduced for a single puzzle without any hint that a new mechanic was introduced.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback; while some players appreciate its fitting style and quality, others find it repetitive and overwhelming, particularly in dungeon settings where it can become monotonous. Overall, the music and sound effects contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, but may become tiresome over extended play.
- “Music and lighting were very well done.”
- “The music fitted the game perfectly.”
- “I think the style of the game is pleasing, but the music and sound effects become mind-numbing, especially hearing footsteps with the music 24/7 while lost in the dungeons.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users suggest that the story aspect of the game is engaging and contributes significantly to the overall experience, highlighting its importance alongside gameplay and innovation.
- “The game features an engaging story that keeps you invested from start to finish.”
- “The narrative is rich and immersive, with well-developed characters that draw you in.”
- “Innovative storytelling techniques enhance the gameplay experience, making every moment feel meaningful.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers praise the art and character design, highlighting their quality and appeal, which contributes positively to the overall character development in the game.