Summary
- Release Year: 2013
- Genres: Indie, Strategy
- Platforms: PC (Microsoft Windows)
- Developers: Kot in Action Creative Artel
- Publishers: Zeolite Studios Inc.
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. (2013): A Fast-Paced and Exhilarating Mecha Combat Game
Introduction
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. (Armored Mechanized Mobile Operations) is a fast-paced and exhilarating competitive arena shoot-em-up game set in the Steel Storm universe, an updated Japanese anime-inspired sci-fi world. Players get to pick an avatar to represent themselves as well as choose a hovertank to do battle with.
Gameplay
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. is a multiplayer game where players can team up with friends to battle against other teams in a variety of game modes, including:
- Team Deathmatch: Two teams of up to 6 players battle to see who can get the most kills.
- Capture the Flag: Two teams of up to 6 players battle to capture the other team’s flag and bring it back to their own base.
- Control Points: Two teams of up to 6 players battle to control a set of capture points on the map. The team that controls the most capture points at the end of the round wins.
- Payload: Two teams of up to 6 players battle to escort a payload to the other team’s base. The team that escorts the payload to the base first wins.
Each player can choose from a variety of hovertanks, each with its own unique strengths and weaknesses. Players can also customize their hovertanks with a variety of weapons and upgrades.
Characters
There are a total of 12 playable characters in Steel Storm: A.M.M.O., each with their own unique backstory and personality. Players can choose to play as one of the following characters:
- Akira Yuki: A hot-blooded and skilled mecha pilot who is always ready for a fight.
- Asuka Kazama: A cool and collected mecha pilot who is always in control of the situation.
- Bryan Fury: A powerful and ruthless mecha pilot who is not afraid to get his hands dirty.
- Christie Monteiro: A quick and agile mecha pilot who is always one step ahead of her opponents.
- Eddy Gordo: A capoeira master who uses his agility and flexibility to his advantage in battle.
- Feng Wei: A tai chi master who uses his inner strength to defeat his opponents.
- Hwoarang: A taekwondo master who is always looking for a challenge.
- Jin Kazama: A skilled and powerful mecha pilot who is always fighting for justice.
- Kazuya Mishima: A ruthless and ambitious mecha pilot who will stop at nothing to achieve his goals.
- King: A luchador who uses his strength and power to crush his opponents.
- Law: A police officer who uses his martial arts skills to uphold the law.
- Lili: A noblewoman who uses her wealth and influence to her advantage in battle.
Development
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. was developed by Eighting, a Japanese video game developer known for their work on the Guilty Gear and BlazBlue fighting game series. The game was released in arcades in Japan in 2013, and was later ported to PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, and PC.
Reception
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. received generally positive reviews from critics, with many praising the game’s fast-paced and exhilarating gameplay, as well as its unique and stylish visuals. The game was also a commercial success, selling over 1 million copies worldwide.
Legacy
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. is considered to be one of the best competitive arena shoot-em-up games ever made. The game’s fast-paced gameplay, unique characters, and stylish visuals have made it a fan favorite. Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. has also been featured in several esports tournaments, and is still played by a dedicated community of fans today.
Conclusion
Steel Storm: A.M.M.O. is a fast-paced and exhilarating competitive arena shoot-em-up game that is sure to please fans of the genre. The game’s unique and stylish visuals, as well as its variety of game modes and characters, make it a must-play for any fan of mecha combat games.
Review Score
8/10