GamesRadar+ Verdict
Pros
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Remote aiming kinda works
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Executing advanced sword tactics
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Cool ideas
Cons
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Turning is slow and clunky
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Learning controls is a chore
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Multiplayer is so N64
Why you can trust GamesRadar+
Shoot him in the head, then cut it off with a three-foot-long sword. Sounds like the best of both worlds, right? On paper, the blade-and-bullet aggression of Red Steel seems irresistible, but learning the complicated controls and coping with the overall sludgy gameplay really get in the way of any visceral sensations.
More info
Genre | Shooter |
Description | A cool idea that just doesn't work. Word is there's already a sequel in the works for this sword-happy shooter, so let's hope it turns out better than this murky affair. |
Platform | "Wii" |
US censor rating | "Teen" |
UK censor rating | "" |
Release date | 1 January 1970 (US), 1 January 1970 (UK) |
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