Steel Shell

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Steel Shell is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Endless Games and was released on February 25, 2022. It received negative reviews from players.

Steel 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. …

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36%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

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.

music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”
gameplay
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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.”