Outside of the new Zelda release, Red Steel is probably on the top of the wish list for every new Nintendo Wii owner. The question is, does it impress?
Reviews:
1UP: (6.1 out of 10) “Don’t be fooled into thinking Red Steel reinvents the FPS. It’s nothing more than a ho-hum shooter with a creative but flawed gimmick stapled on. Sure, it might not steal the launch lineup, but at least it proves this type of game is welcome on the Wii.”
CVG: (8.0 out of 10) ” There’s no doubt that Red Steel is worth the purchase when you grab your Wii. It’s a superb shooter with a great plot, innovative gameplay and some really brilliant moments that will surprise even the most seasoned of gamer. It’s a decent length too, with a good 15 hours of play in the main mode. But some control issues and patchy inconsistencies (mainly in the physics and level design) pull it short of earning that juicy 9 score. Still, of the 27 Wii games that will launch in December, Red Steel is certainly one of the best. ”
Gamespot: (5.5 out of 10) “Red Steel isn’t completely devoid of merit, but it’s a half-baked, buggy game that feels rushed and poorly executed. There’s a good concept in here somewhere, as a swords-and-guns shooter pitting you against yakuza villains certainly seems like it could be very exciting. However, the experience itself hardly fulfills any of the promises behind it. So if you’re looking for an exciting new way to simulate gunning or cutting lots of dudes down using the Wii Remote, you’d best keep looking. ”
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Product Information:
Price: $50
Website: Redsteelgame
Rated: T (Teen)
Bottom Line: Although CVG seems to like it, Red Steel feels much more like a rent than a buy. The game is fun for awhile, especially since controlling games with the Wiimote is a new type of gaming experience, but players will eventually tire of its mediocre gameplay and poor graphics. On the plus side, 1UP is right when they say that it is refreshing to know that this type of game is welcome on the Wii.
