Steel Salvo

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Steel Salvo is a single player hack and slash game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Steel Salvo and was released on April 7, 2021. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Pilot a hulking mech and protect Triton from robot hordes. With the help of your team, vanquish the robot overlord! Experience super-fast FPS mecha action in this short but challenging single-player game!

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Audience ScoreBased on 126 reviews

graphics10 positive mentions

Steel Salvo features a visually appealing art style with bright, cartoonish graphics and enjoyable character design.
The game offers a fun and fast-paced gameplay experience, with smooth controls and a unique health regeneration mechanic through melee attacks.
As a free game, it provides a quick and entertaining experience, making it a good option for players looking for a short diversion.

The game is extremely short, lasting only about 5-10 minutes, which leaves players wanting more content and depth.
Despite its fun mechanics, the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks variety, with only one level and limited replayability.
The hard mode is perceived as overly challenging, primarily due to time constraints rather than enemy difficulty, which may frustrate players.

graphics
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their stylish and colorful aesthetic, reminiscent of retro and anime influences, with a clean art style that enhances the overall experience. While some players noted issues with the weightiness of the mech designs and weaponry, the visuals are complemented by engaging audio and smooth controls, contributing to a fun and addictive gameplay atmosphere. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong point, especially for a free-to-play title, making it an enjoyable diversion for players.
- “The characters and aesthetics were on point.”
- “The graphics and audio are pretty good, controls and combat are pretty smooth and the potential for a much more polished and solid product are very much present.”
- “The gameplay is solid, graphics are stylish, and the whole thing feels like playing in a Gundam anime mixed with Gurren Lagann.”
- “But it uses cell shaded graphics, and the mech has sucky weapons, doesn't feel 'heavy', 'massive'.”
- “But the graphic design is lacking.”
- “The artwork of the player's 'mech reminds me of the Borderlands style, the music is upbeat and simplistic with next to zero bass, and the NPCs are silly, but I think they are supposed to be.”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it mediocre and rough around the edges, while others appreciate its solid mechanics and potential for expansion. The controls are described as tight, but certain gameplay choices, like the ammo system and slow-down effects, can be frustrating. Overall, while it shows promise and has a stylish presentation, many feel it lacks completeness and depth.
- “Very good and tight mechanics; good skill check.”
- “The gameplay is solid, graphics are stylish, and the whole thing feels like playing in a Gundam anime (one of the goofy ones like G-Gundam) mixed with Gurren Lagann.”
- “Very good for an indie game and the gameplay is smooth.”
- “So, the gameplay is pretty mediocre.”
- “I think it's a problem when browsing the Steam store; the presentation of something like Steel Salvo gives the impression of a complete gameplay experience, but it turns out to be just a proof of concept for a game that will never be fully developed.”
- “I wasn't completely in love with all the gameplay choices (the slow-down effect on melee is a bit disorienting, and the lack of rapid-fire unlocked missiles was odd), but for a free game, I can hardly be upset.”
story
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The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth and variety, with players expressing a desire for more missions and an overarching narrative to enhance engagement. While the gameplay is enjoyable, the current single mission format limits the potential for storytelling and exploration, leading to calls for expansion into a more robust system with additional content. Overall, there is a consensus that the game has potential, but it requires a more developed story and mission structure to fully realize it.
- “First things first, the story.”
- “I for one do not care that much about graphics as long as the story and gameplay are fun.”
- “All they need to do is add an underlying story and more levels and this could do well.”
- “There is a lot of potential in terms of story and mechanics to be expanded on.”
- “It'd be more worthwhile if there were a few hours of content, but all you get is a 7-minute mission and an endless mode.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise its energetic and addictive qualities that enhance the combat experience, others criticize it as lacking depth and originality, likening it to low-quality stock tracks. Overall, the soundtrack complements the retro aesthetic and fast-paced gameplay, but opinions vary on its overall quality and impact.
- “The combat turns into an almost doom-like flow that instantly gets me addicted, the music is pumping, and the art style is like a cleaned-up retro game.”
- “Delightful aesthetic, rockin' music, and character design, and really interesting push-pull combat with the health-regen blade.”
- “I experienced zero bugs and the music, art, and characters all create this theme that is kind of retro.”
- “There's plenty of composers out there who'd make a better soundtrack for a small price, if not for free, and make it sound better than this stock 90's B-rated anime-inspired junk.”
- “The music is upbeat and simplistic with next to zero bass.”
- “The combat turns into an almost doom-like flow that instantly gets me addicted, but the music feels lacking.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks significant replayability, as it does not incorporate roguelike elements or diverse weapon builds, which could enhance its longevity. Players find that hard mode and achievements do not sufficiently incentivize repeated playthroughs.
- “The game lacks replayability due to the absence of roguelike elements or diverse weapon builds, which, if added, could enhance its appeal significantly.”
- “Playing on hard mode does not contribute to the game's replay value.”
- “There isn't much replay value, particularly for players who aren't interested in hard mode or achievements.”
- “It is not replayable with roguelike elements or different weapon builds; I suppose if that sort of thing was added, it could potentially turn this into a game people would happily pay for.”
- “Hard mode does not give the game replay value.”
- “Not very much replay value, especially if you don't care about hard mode or the achievements.”
character development
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Reviewers appreciate the character design and aesthetic of the game, highlighting its delightful art style and engaging music. The character development is further enhanced by the unique combat mechanics, particularly the health-regen blade, which adds depth to the gameplay experience.
- “Love the art and character design.”
- “Delightful aesthetic, rockin' music, and character design, and really interesting push-pull combat with the health-regen blade.”