But you're definitely not going to be uncertain about how you feel about this game. You might hate it and quit after just a few minutes. While it's not as funny as it thinks it is, Steel Sky does try to break out of the gloomy cyberpunk genre from time to time. Sky’s got a wonderfully colorized comic book-style intro scene reminiscent of the original and the art style is bright and vibrant with bold lines resembling graphic novels, much like TellTale’s. And the visual style works perfectly with the storyline. The game lets you solve some of its puzzles in multiple ways. That said, there are some redeeming qualities. Focusing on an object to interact with it can be challenging at times and movement is often as jerky as the game's animation. The controls themselves are imperfect as well. Characters will often try to walk through you, walking in place until you move or not facing you during a conversation. And that's jarring when you hear them so frequently. The readings veer from flat to overly emoted, depending on the character, never settling into a realistic tone. on the switch, which I think is a perfect console to play adventure games on. ![]() That'd be fine if the voice acting were stellar, but in this case, it's not. Beyond A Steel Sky: Beyond A Steel Sky SteelBook Edition - Nintendo Switch. Our Review: 7/10 Add to Games Collection Overview Reviews News Screenshots Discussions Beyond a Steel Sky Reviews 25 Mini Review Beyond A Steel Sky - A Nostalgic Return To Adventure. And speeding past the conversations is spotty. The game's long on exposition and story - and tells it at a slow pace. But if you're coming in with no knowledge of the world and anything less than a devotion to the genre, you might find it lacking. Old school adventure game fans, who don't mind having extensive conversations with characters and challenging puzzles might also find some charm here. Fans of Beyond a Steel Sky's cult hit predecessor - Beneath a Steel Sky - will be thrilled to return to the game's world (and might overlook its flaws because of that). ![]() You're unlikely to find a more divisive game than this adventure anytime soon.
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