Steel Salvo
- March 30, 2021
- Julien "Avoltance" Di Natale
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Get on itch.io StoreFast-paced FPS Mecha action: Steel Salvo is full of fast-paced action! Your mech is outfitted with dash and hover tech, carries two huge firearms and a great energy sword. Each enemy robot you face is different, from spider-turrets to swarming drones... You'll need to use all of your abilities and stay on your toes at all times to avoid being reduced to scrap metal! Challenging Hard mode: Beat …
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Reviews
- The game is free and offers a fun, fast-paced mech shooting experience reminiscent of classic titles.
- Controls and movement are smooth, providing a satisfying gameplay experience despite the short length.
- The art style and character design are appealing, with a nostalgic feel that many players enjoy.
- The game is extremely short, with only one level and limited replay value, making it feel more like a demo than a full game.
- Some gameplay mechanics, such as weapon cooldowns and melee attacks, can feel unresponsive and disrupt the flow of combat.
- There is a lack of content, with players expressing a strong desire for more levels, missions, and customization options.
- graphics19 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 37 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their stylish and colorful aesthetic, reminiscent of retro and cell-shaded art styles, which contribute to an engaging visual experience. Players appreciate the smooth controls and polished visuals, noting that the character design and HUD elements enhance the overall enjoyment. While some critiques mention the lack of weight in the mech's design, the vibrant art and upbeat music create a fun atmosphere that many find appealing.
“The characters and aesthetics were on point.”
“Delightful aesthetic, rockin' music, and character design, and really interesting push-pull combat with the health-regen blade.”
“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.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 31 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its solid mechanics and enjoyable experience, though some players find the controls a bit rough and certain design choices, like the cooldown for self-refilling ammo and the slow-down effect on melee, somewhat frustrating. While there is potential for expansion in story and mechanics, the overall execution is considered good, especially for an indie title, with a stylish aesthetic reminiscent of anime. Despite some criticisms, many reviewers appreciate the fun factor and care put into the game's development.
“Very good and tight mechanics, good skill check.”
“Gameplay is amazing.”
“The gameplay is solid, graphics are stylish, and the whole thing feels like playing in a Gundam anime mixed with Gurren Lagann.”
“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.”
“There is a lot of potential in terms of story and mechanics to be expanded on.”
“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.”
- story12 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
Reviewers express a strong desire for more missions and content, indicating that the current offering feels limited with only one mission available in two difficulty levels. While the gameplay is enjoyable, there is a consensus that the story is underdeveloped and could benefit from expansion, suggesting potential for a more engaging narrative and mission structure. Overall, players see significant room for improvement in the storytelling aspect to enhance the game's appeal.
“I for one do not care that much about graphics as long as the story and gameplay is 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.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as energetic and engaging, enhancing the fast-paced combat and overall aesthetic, with some players appreciating its retro vibe. However, there are criticisms regarding its quality, with some feeling it resembles low-budget, stock soundtracks rather than a polished score. Overall, while the music contributes positively to the game's atmosphere, opinions on its execution vary significantly.
“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.”
“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 art style and the music are pretty solid too.”
- character development2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers appreciate the character design and aesthetic of the game, highlighting its delightful visuals and engaging music. The unique combat mechanics, particularly the health-regen blade, add depth to character interactions and development.
“I love the art and character design.”
“The delightful aesthetic, rocking music, and character design create a captivating experience.”
“The character development is enhanced by the really interesting push-pull combat with the health-regen blade.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game has limited replayability, as many players feel that the hard mode and achievements do not significantly enhance the experience for those who are not interested in them.
“Hard mode does not add any replay value to the game.”
“There isn't much replay value, especially if you're not interested in hard mode or achievements.”
