red steel box.jpgRed Steel was the first game announced for the Wii, and remained a highly anticipated title, right up to its release last week. But as any other console launch has its flop launch title, it appears that Red Steel will take that honor for the Wii. Bad story, bad graphics, and even worse controls make Red Steel a title you should avoid for the Wii, contrary to what some of the reviewers would like you to believe.

IGN (60/100) “Red Steel doesn’t live up to the hype. It nails everything except gameplay control, which is absolutely and indisputably the most important factor.”

GameSpot (55/100) “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.”

1UP (50/100) “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”

Computer And Videogames (80/100) “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.”

GameInformer (75/100) “Most of Red Steel’s faults lie with the game’s presentation. Enemies shout annoying obscenities in your direction during every firefight, the cheesy score is bad enough to incite chuckles, and the jaggy graphics look worse than many Xbox and PlayStation 2 games.”

Average on MetaCritic: 68 Average on GameRankings: 68

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