Steelrising

"Spiders Studio tackles a different sub-genre of RPG with Steelrising, going for a Souls-like experience this time around. While competent, it doesn&s;t achieve much to stand out from the crowd."

"Despite its flaws, Steelrising will reward those who give it the time. It&s;s fun to explore, with a rewarding combat system and quality-of-life features that&s;d be welcomed in more soulslikes. While its easier difficulty and rough presentation may drive away …"

"Steelrising is an original product with an interesting setting, a study of the world and a fascinating plot, placed in the capsule of a simple Souls-game with simple graphics. But the world and history here outweigh the scales, causing me …"

"Steelrising has the necessary gears to offer a solid soulslike experience."

"Steelrising could and should have been the proof of Spiders&s; maturity, but unfortunately the French studio did not know how to hit the target even at this turn."

"Steelrising paves the way for those who want the Soulslike experience without the teeth gnashing."

"Though slightly wanting when compared with its Souls contemporaries, Steelrising still offers up challenging combat, inventive enemies, and an attractive and atmospheric take on 18th-century Paris at a time of great upheaval."

"The game tickles that part of your brain that big hitters like Elden Ring and Dark Souls do, even if it does so with less intensity. If you’re absolutely fiending for more of that kind of game, or are just …"

"Steelrising is another gem from the mine that is Spiders. The choice of the steampunk, alternate history French revolution setting is amazing, and somehow the Soulslike formula works beautifully in tandem. Throw in a distinctive story and phenomenal assist mode, …"

"Steelrising is the epitome of a solid, low-highlight soulslike that will pass you the time until the next genre hit."

"An action rpg that offers a solid combat system and interesting encounters (albeit with a never really demanding challenge), but fails to tell a story that can hold on to the player."

"With its setting and story, Steelrising could have been the Bloodborne-inspired Soulslike that many have been waiting for since the release of From Software&s;s masterpiece. Unfortunately, the game developed by Spiders doesn&s;t manage to be anything more than a middling …"

"Steelrising confirms the golden age of Spiders&s; team, with a solid and compelling soulslike. Nothing new, but a complete, funny and rewarding game."

"Steelrising&s;s Parisian setting and tireless robotic enemies help it to stand out from the growing Soulslike crowd, though its mechanical heart still ticks with the same carefully crafted and unforgiving style of combat. If you want a Soulslike with a …"

"Steelrising is a beginner friendly entry into the Soulsborne genre with its fairly easy learning curve and enticing alternate history French Revolution premise. The art and visual direction are unparalleled with Spiders&s; amazing depiction and design of steampunk automata, but …"

"I want to like Steelrising, I really do, but it just won’t let me. Every aspect of the game feels like a barrier to the one thing I enjoyed: combat. Even that got boring. The characters are bland, the story …"

"Steelrising has some lofty ambitions, but poor execution slays this potentially innovative Soulslike."

"Cagliostro&s;s Secrets presents a reasonably-sized extra chunk of Steelrising that doesn&s;t reinvent the wheel, but gets the job done."

"While nothing revolutionary, Steelrising is well worth your time and attention."

"Steelrising is Spiders Studio&s;s best game to date, but one too many bugs and tech issues hold it back from greatness. Its combat system remains engaging and enjoyable throughout, and the unique, mechanical take on the French Revolution means it&s;ll …"

"Thanks to its setting, outstanding art, and level design, paired with excellent combat mechanics, Steelrising makes a strong case for itself in a very crowded Soulsborne landscape. Occasional uninspired bosses, sketchy platforming and technical issues only slightly marred the overall …"

"If you enjoyed the challenging combat and metroidvania-lite exploration, Steelrising: Cagliostro&s;s Secrets certainly provides more of both."

"Steelrising offers a good story, but on the other hand, it suffers from a lot, whether the gameplay, the average graphic level, or even the diversity of enemies and bosses, which makes it a missed opportunity that the French developer …"

"The automatas of the French Revolution surprise with a souls-like above expectations"

"With an engaging and aggressive combat system, and a unique alternative-history setting, Steelrising is an interesting albeit familiar Souls-like."

"If you enjoy the Soulslike style then it&s;s easy to recommend Steelrising, as the game is one of the most original takes on the subgenre we&s;ve seen in terms of its setting, character, and time period. Those who&s;ve always wanted …"

"Steelrising is a fast-paced Soulslike set during the French Revolution, with fluid combat and expansive levels to explore."

"Steelrising is a good if challenging time. If you’re thirsting for your next Souls-like after milking Elden Ring dry, then the combat here will feel oddly familiar and you’re sure to find something to enjoy, but it isn’t without its …"

"Not just for those that are curious though, even fans of Elden Ring and other Souls games will find a lot to love here in Steelrising. From a genuinely good alternative history story that takes some emotional turns, to the …"

"Steelrising puts together a solid, accessible Soulsborne title complete with fun combat and simplistic RPG elements. However, the dated aesthetic combined with the overstretched narrative and the foibles that come with it make this feel like a Spider Entertainment game …"

"Steelrising is a decent soulslike with a great setting, but it does little else to rise above so many others like it."

"Steelrising is a Bloodborne-esque Soulslike that delivers excellent combat and a solid overall experience"