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PS4Blog.netThe Legend of Steel Empire Review
Published 11/3/2025
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PS4 / Switch - 1/23/2024
The Legend of Steel Empire
In a dystopian world where the Motorhead Empire has conquered and enslaved virtually the entire planet, mammoth battleships, armored locomotives, and invincible fortresses dominate the skies. However, there is hope for the republic of Silverhead, and you are the only one who can save it. Take control of the Striker airplane or Zeppelin with an aerial mine launcher and engage in intense euro-shmup action, battling enemies both in the air and on the ground, and using devastating screen-clearing attacks in tight spots. With improved graphics and controls, Steel Empire, originally released in the early 90s for a 16-bit console, has been ported to various handheld consoles. Join the fight and defeat the Motorhead Empire.
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- ININ Games
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- ININ Games
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75
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Aran Suddi
TheSixthAxisThe Legend of Steel Empire Review | TheSixthAxis
Published 1/29/2024
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60
-15 vs critic avg
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Read originalKirk Hiner
Pure NintendoReview: The Legend of Steel Empire (Nintendo Switch) - Pure Nintendo
Published 1/25/2024
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80
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Read originalOllie Barder
Forbes‘The Legend Of Steel Empire’ Review: Retro Steampunk Goodness
Published 1/24/2024
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80
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Read originalJustin Nation
Nindie SpotlightThe Legend of Steel Empire
Published 1/24/2024
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67
-8 vs critic avg
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Read originalGonçalo Lopes
Nintendo LifeReview: The Legend Of Steel Empire (Switch) - A Classic Steampunk Shmup Gets A Lick Of Paint
Published 1/23/2024
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80
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