Is this game a masterpiece? No, it's a bit too generic for that. Once again, humanity is coming to an end and only we can stop it. We only realise why or how as the game progresses, because at the beginning we have absolutely no idea about anything. We remember lying on a couch while our father fiddled with some equipment and told us that everything was going to be fine (never a good sign)... then it went dark around us. When we woke up, there was no-one there and we were in a huge factory... or something. Ok, we're not completely alone, because there's a flying metal head that can't speak but barks at us to follow it. Somehow we understand the thing. We don't trust it - but what else are we supposed to do but follow it? And we're already learning the basics of control - walking, running, (double) jumping, sneaking, slamming, squeezing through narrow gaps - it's all extremely easy for us. We have superhuman abilities, which is perhaps due to the fact that we are stuck in a kind of robot skeleton. We soon see other robots. Some are hard at work and ignore us. But other robots are not so nice and attack us as soon as they see us. We have no idea why, but we quickly run for our lives.

Our name is Zoe, by the way, and we are a young woman. The flying metal head that accompanies us everywhere and also supports us (with its initially very limited abilities) goes by the name of Koby. Well, I've had worse sidekicks.

After escaping the first attack by enemy robots, we find ourselves in a large base. Robots guard individual areas, they march along predetermined paths and attack us immediately - if they see us. The battles take place in the usual Souls-like manner - you can lock onto an enemy with RS (Xbox controller), use X or Y to strike quickly or particularly hard, use B to dodge enemy blows or roll away - just like in countless previous games. Of course, it's even better if you can hide in certain places and eliminate enemies silently from behind. You can also make a noise so that enemies come in your direction to look for you. The climbing sections are relatively easy - Zoe is better at jumping than Enzio and doesn't fall off easily. Ledges that you can hold on to are clearly colour-coded. She also balances easily over thin metal beams at dizzying heights. You'll have to make an effort to fall into the depths when climbing. The game also includes some parkour passages. Here, of course, you have to be careful not to fall into an infinitely deep abyss and, for example, steer in the right direction when sliding and, above all, always jump at the right time.

As the game progresses, you will learn more and more new skills, divided into the areas of stealth/tools/fighting. Koby is also constantly being upgraded. Collect glitches (money) from killed enemies and invest them at the S4VI hubs. You can carry out upgrades there. Zoe can also receive new suits, which you can switch between. Many of the situations can be solved in different ways. You can sneak past enemies, kill them inconspicuously from behind, activate various tools in the environment or try to fight directly, which can quickly lead to your demise, especially when fighting several enemies at the same time. However, death is not the end of the world - you will be revived without penalty at the last automatic save point.

Survive in a world where the machines have taken control. The most dangerous killer robots look like Terminators from another universe. Fight for humanity - but are you still human? Around forty upgrades to be acquired in the course of the game indicate that you are more robot than human yourself. The robots were actually there to ensure the survival of mankind. Unfortunately, they seem to have evolved on their own - and come to conclusions that are unfavourable to humanity. (Permanent) saving takes place at the fast travel points, where you can also heal yourself completely - but this resurrects all previously defeated enemies.

Steel Seed is modelled on the qualities of Dark Souls and attempts to build up a similar tension in a sci-fi world. By exploring the environment, we find more and more information over the course of the game to understand what has happened here. Slow battles that end fatally very quickly if we are not careful. Just a few hits mean our end, and it is often better to avoid fights. Plus a little flying robot sidekick that brings a bit of variety to the dark environment. Even if it doesn't reach the quality of Dark Souls, Steel Seed is still a competently produced, varied action adventure - with stealth, parkour and huge boss opponents.

Conclusion:
Steel Seed is modelled on the qualities of Dark Souls and attempts to build up a similar tension in a sci-fi world. By exploring the environment, we find more and more information over the course of the game to understand what has happened here. Slow battles that end fatally very quickly if we are not careful. Just a few hits mean our end, and it is often better to avoid fights. Plus a little flying robot sidekick that brings a bit of variety to the dark environment. Even if it doesn't reach the quality of Dark Souls, Steel Seed is still a competently produced, varied action adventure - with stealth, parkour and huge boss opponents.

Feels like a spiritual successor to Remember Me. Tight level design, a haunting world, and a lead character that actually evolves.

I'm only 1.8 hours into the game but I had to pause the game to write this review.
Before I purchased it I watched a few youtube reviews and I paid special attention to Steam reviews. And I think I might have the official Steam record for the amount of games returned just under 2 hours.

This game is a complete ```GEM```. It brings soul and is super fun. Great level design, excellent controls, and interesting story so far. I just had to say thanks to the devs, and say 'amazing job!'.

So far , my short time with the game - 10/10. Will update as I progress.