Severed Steel

Severed Steel

May 13, 2021

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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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Adrián Regas NaviGames May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

78.0

Story

70.0

"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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Austin Suther TechRaptor May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

95.0

Story

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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Branislav Kohút SECTOR.sk May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Christos Chatzisavvas Enternity.gr May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

90.0

"Severed Steel aims straight for the &s;head&s; for non-stop fun and action."

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Cosmin Vasile Softpedia May 2021
80.0 /100

"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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Daniel Waite Movies Games and Tech May 2021
75.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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Donato Marchisiello Console-Tribe May 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Francesco Destri IGN Italy May 2021
78.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

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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Greg Hicks FingerGuns May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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Hamed MohammdPor CriticLenz May 2021
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

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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John-Paul Jones PlayStation Universe May 2021
85.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Joshua Callaghan Rapid Reviews UK May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

100.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Justin Nation Nindie Spotlight May 2021
66.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

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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Kirstie Summers Pure Nintendo May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

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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Kyle Nicol WayTooManyGames May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Lewis Howarth DarkZero May 2021
60.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Matthew Pollesel Gaming Age May 2021
67.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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Michael Leri PlayStation LifeStyle May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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."

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Mick Fraser God is a Geek May 2021
80.0 /100

"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."

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Richard Seagrave GameSpew May 2021
80.0 /100

"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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Robert Chełstowski Gamerweb.pl May 2021
90.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

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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Scott McCrae Nintendo Life May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

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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Stacey Henley TheGamer May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

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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Terrence Johnson ZTGD May 2021
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

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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