Underplayed Gems

Koutetsu Reiiki: Steeldom (1996)

Koutetsu Reiiki: Steeldom cover
Developer
Technosoft
Publisher
Technosoft, Sega
Platforms
PlayStation 3, Sega Saturn, PlayStation, PlayStation Portable
Genres
Shooter

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How it feels

A fast, mech-on-mech arena duel that feels tense and skill-driven as you size up an opponent in tight third-person bursts of action.

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About

Koutetsu Reiiki: Steeldom (also known as just "Steeldom") is a third-person arena-based action game and a follow-up to Reverthion by the same developers. It plays very similarly to Sega's Virtual On, and includes eight playable characters each with their own unique moveset and abilities. There is a single-player campaign with unique endings for each character, as well as a 2-player split screen versus mode; the Saturn version adds system link support for two-player matches between two consoles.

Screenshots

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