Severed Steel
May 13, 2021
Severed Steel is a single-player FPS featuring a fluid stunt system, destructible voxel environments, loads of bullet time, and a unique one-armed protagonist. It&s;s you, your trigger finger, and a steel-toed boot against a superstructure full of bad guys. Chain together wall runs, dives, flips, and slides to take every …
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Critic Reviews (25)
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65.0
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78.0
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"Severed Steel is a remarkable action title, where we will not stop moving and shooting for a second in chaotic scenarios full of adrenaline."
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85.0
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95.0
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30.0
"Although it&s;s a very brief experience, every single level sent adrenaline into my veins. If you can find a game that makes me feel as jazzed as Severed Steel, savor every moment."
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75.0
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80.0
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30.0
"It is total destruction and non- stop action. We wish we had been able to enjoy it much longer."
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90.0
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90.0
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90.0
"Severed Steel aims straight for the &s;head&s; for non-stop fun and action."
Read original review"Severed Steel will be a massive video game for a narrow group of gamers. If you love perfecting a plan and then spending as much time as needed to both car3efully and quickly execute it, you will love this experience. …"
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60.0
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65.0
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30.0
"Severed Steel is a brutally fast and unforgiving FPS. You must use your special powers to slow down time, kill your enemies, and be victorious. Though many of the stages are short, there are plenty of reasons to return. With …"
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70.0
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90.0
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35.0
"Severed Steel, despite some inherent limitations, is an excellent product: lively gameplay, ultra-dynamic action, a level design that endlessly reworks a few good concepts, all make up for a limited campaign only partially invigorated by the FireFight mode. A fine …"
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85.0
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45.0
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30.0
"The longevity is not the cup of tea of this game, but for at least a couple of hours Severed Steel manages to offer something new and exciting in today&s;s FPS landscape."
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85.0
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65.0
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30.0
"What it lacks in narrative, Severed Steel makes up for it in the gameplay department. It’s fast, it’s frenetic, it’s vibrant and by golly, is it fun. There’s no greater pleasure in somersaulting over goons to air out their brain …"
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60.0
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65.0
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45.0
"If you are looking for pure entertainment when playing a video game, then Severed Steel does a very good job at giving you that. But if you are looking for something more than just entertainment, you may not be fully …"
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70.0
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90.0
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60.0
"Quite simply Severed Steel is one of the most downright entertaining shooters to come out this year. Sure it doesn&s;t boast the most comprehensive offering from a content perspective and genre fiends looking for a token narrative to go with …"
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100.0
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90.0
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70.0
"Severed Steel is a high-octane parkour FPS that combines slow-motion combat with exhilarating speed but does the game provide smashing success or did it fail to go out with a bang? Find out in this Rapid Review."
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75.0
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72.0
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30.0
"Sometimes you run into games where you cant help but feel they&s;re a bit of a victim of the timing..."
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85.0
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92.0
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60.0
"Severed Steel is a rapid-pace first-person shooter that demands quick reflexes and creative thinking to blast your way through the minions of a nefarious mega-corporation wreaking havoc in a dark future."
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70.0
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90.0
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35.0
"It might be a bit too short, and its UI could have been reworked, but I didn’t mind. I had a blast with Severed Steel‘s ultra fast-paced movement-based shooting, complete chaotic vibe and endlessly replayable arcade mode. If you are …"
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70.0
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90.0
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20.0
"Severed Steel was fun to play, but I couldn&s;t recommend it at its current price in its present state."
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85.0
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80.0
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75.0
"Severed Steel was a pleasant surprise because of its gameplay which, in addition to being extremely fun, is also very well made. The campaign and and the challenges complete this package with a considerable amount of content. If you are …"
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70.0
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85.0
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40.0
"Severed Steel doesn&s;t exist in a vacuum. It exists in a world where Neon White (to say nothing of Max Payne and Superhot) not only also exist, but are much, much better options if you want this kind of gameplay. …"
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75.0
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85.0
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30.0
"Severed Steel is able to carve its own path, too, using these focused and thorough systems to create a first-person shooter that’s as fast as it is fulfilling."
Read original review"With destructible environments (you can blow holes in almost everything), frenetic action, over-the-top physics and a soundtrack that rarely takes a breather, Severed Steel is an enjoyable, cathartic experience."
Read original review"Severed Steel‘s campaign may be short, but it’s very sweet. And the high-octane nature of its action is intoxicating, meaning you’re likely to engage with firefight mode and perhaps even play through the campaign again with Mutators active. A single-player …"
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90.0
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70.0
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30.0
"And it is this gameplay that makes Severed Steel a must play for fans of dynamic shooters. Thanks to the combination of solutions associated with SUPERHOT and parkour stunts to force the player to be in constant motion, a miracle …"
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70.0
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90.0
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50.0
"The game runs near-flawlessly on Switch aside from a few levels near the end (that being said, you’ll be in slo-mo for the majority of the game anyway). However, the two biggest issues with the game rear their heads here. …"
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65.0
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80.0
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30.0
"Severed Steel feels like playing the Deathloop trailer. Not the actual game, specifically the trailer. Specifically the run shoot kick montage that comes in right at the end. Slick, stylised, and never slowing down for a second, Severed Steel looks …"
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75.0
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85.0
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40.0
"Severed Steel is a fantastic ride while it last, there is a map editor for the brave but replay value is only going to be found for those that have the need to top a leaderboard or want to record …"
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