I can’t say Steel Assault left much of an impression on me since I don’t remember writing a review for it in 2021. Here’s what I thought back then: Traditional side-scrollers really are a dime a dozen these days so it”s nice to see some variety in the combat. Instead of guns, the hero has an electric whip as the main attack, and a grappling hook that shoots out in two directions to provide a rope to hang or jump from. The levels are designed with the grappling hook in mind, almost all requiring mastery of this mechanic to successfully traverse, so it’s recommended to start in the optional tutorial to get a handle on how it works.

Full review: https://thethirstymage.com/2021/10/06/steel-assault-on-nintendo-switch-review/