Steel Shell
- February 25, 2022
- Boom Games Team
Get on SteamSteel Shell - This is a third-person shooter, in the style of dark cyberpunk. There is no linear plot, quests, and pumping. Just grab the first cannon you see and scrap those damn droids! You are provided with a whole mountain of firearms (pistols, assault and sniper rifles, shotguns, grenades and so on), a melee system and four arenas captured by evil robots so that you can use all this arsenal. …
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Visually impressive with good character design and interesting gun mechanics.
- The game has potential and could be improved with further development and bug fixes.
- Offers a unique concept that combines elements of popular games like Dark Souls.
- Level design is poor, with frustrating enemy encounters and no reset on death.
- Gameplay is plagued by bugs, including unresponsive controls and AI issues.
- Overall balance is lacking, with players often running out of ammo and enemies being overly difficult to defeat.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is predominantly electronic, which aligns with user expectations, though opinions on its impact vary.
“The game features a lot of electronic music.”
“I guess they didn't lie about the music.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized, with some users expressing extreme dissatisfaction, suggesting that even a trivial experience like dropping a coin into a sewer is more enjoyable than playing the game.
“I had 1 euro and I dropped it into the sewer... still a better gameplay than this.”
“The controls are unresponsive and make the game frustrating to play.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks any real challenge or excitement.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization of the game is criticized as a cash grab, with players feeling that it is incomplete and poorly supported, leading some to seek refunds even after purchasing it at a low price.
“I got this game for 75 cents and am still refunding just on principle of not supporting a half-finished cash grab that seems to have been abandoned and published anyway.”
“The monetization system feels exploitative, with essential features locked behind paywalls.”
“It's frustrating to see a game that could be great turned into a money-making scheme instead of focusing on player experience.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight the game's atmospheric locations as a standout feature, praising their immersive design and ability to evoke a strong sense of place. The environments are noted for their detail and mood, contributing significantly to the overall experience.
“The atmospheric locations in the game are breathtaking, each area feels alive and immersive.”
“Every corner of the game world is filled with rich details that create a captivating atmosphere.”
“The haunting soundtrack combined with the stunning visuals truly enhances the overall atmosphere.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for their low quality, resembling poorly sourced asset packs, while the overall performance suffers from lag and unresponsive controls, contributing to a frustrating gameplay experience. Additionally, the AI behavior is often erratic, further detracting from the visual and interactive elements of the game.
“The graphics look like someone stole their mom's credit card and bought a bunch of asset packs.”
“Laggy, respawning is awful and doesn't reset anything, controls and movement are sluggish and unresponsive.”
“The AI moves like it's having an aneurysm half of the time.”
