Abstract: May 15, 2007 - If you like the classic game Battleship, you might appreciate Steel Horizon, although most hardcore strategy fans will find this game rather slow and dull. This is not an engaging strategy game, and even though there are some action element...
Abstract: A naval warfare strategy game should not take as long to play as actual naval warfare. Strategy games are supposed to pit you and opponent against each other, with each side attempting to outwit and outmaneuver the other to gain a tactical advantage. ...
I went into Steel Horizon hoping for a unique blend of action and strategy that would result in a game much like those old Battle Chess games; something that took my 2D moves and displayed them with 3D animations. And to some degree that is what Konami...
Abstract: It wasnt that many years ago the Royal Navys gunboats ruled the waves, bringing democracy to whichever ports they shelled. Now however its hard to get excited about naval combat. Even if youre not getting kidnapped by the Iranians, the best it offe...
Abstract: With its touch screen and dual view, Nintendo DS is the perfect handheld for strategy games. Who needs point-and-click responses when you could touch, drag, and release? At least that was the assumed path DS developers would (could?) take. Thus far the...
Published: 2007-04-09, Author: David , review by: gamespy.com
Good visual presentation.
Poor controls hamper most of the gameplay; excruciatingly slow pace.
When Konami first announced details about Steel Horzions pending release, Ill admit that I was more than a little intrigued. Growing up in a Navy port, Im fairly used to seeing the fleets of ships the game was looking to represent. Ive also always ...