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Steel Horizon is a strategy game published by Konami for the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS. It was released in March 2007 in the United...
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5.2
fair
 
CRITICS SCORE
4.4
(17 ratings)
GAMER SCORE
6
(33 ratings)

Game Overview

Steel Horizon is a strategy game published by Konami for the Sony PlayStation Portable and Nintendo DS. It was released in March 2007 in the United States. The game takes place at sea, during World War...

The Good

Enjoyable storyline, Graphics aren't terrible.

The Bad

Puddle-deep strategy, Action sequences aren't implemented well, Processing delay on menu selections slows the game to a crawl, Cumbersome interface, Repetitive soundtrack and insubstantial sound effects.

The Bottom Line

Steel Horizon combines turn-based strategy with intense realtime action, as players strategically position their fleets and engage in 3D combat. Build and command a powerful WWII naval fleet, comprised of battleships, submarines and aircraft carriers. In addition to an involving solo mode as the American Captain of one of three ultra-secret Navy vessels, players can also compete against a rival player via the wireless multiplayer modes.

Game Features

Build and command a powerful WWII naval fleet, comprised of battleships, submarines, aircraft carriers and many other types of ships
Customize one of three unique flagships and decide how you want to play
Each weapon has its own effects, from the mighty 18" main batteries of a battleship to a submarine's torpedoes
Dynamic camera angles, damage states and impressive effects highlight the action
Combine the best of turn-based strategy and real-time action games: strategically position your fleets and engage in real-time 3D combat
Fight the Axis powers and a sinister organization operating in the shadows of the great powers in 20 compelling missions, in both the Atlantic and Pacific theatres
Challenge your friend wirelessly in a variety of multiplayer battles

Game Specs

Modes
Campaign, Full Mission Single-Player, Story

 

Wireless
DS Multi-Card Play (1-2)

 

Controller Functions

GAMEPLAY CONTROLS

Control Pad
Free Look. Select Options.

A Button
Confirm

B Button
Cancel

X Button
Next Shipyard/Port. Next Page.

Y Button
Previous Shipyard/Port

 

L Button
Unit Back

R Button
Unit Forward

Stylus
Square Selection. Issue Commands.

Start
Pause

 
 
Game Info
Platform:Nintendo DS
Release Date:3/20/2007
Publisher:Konami
Developer:Konami
Genre:Strategy
ESRB Rating:--
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Game Quality Ratings
Overall
6.9
Gameplay
6.9
Graphics
4
Sound
7.8
Concept
7
Difficulty: Easy/Medium
OVERALL
6.9/10

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