If you've ever wanted to take to the streets of Paris for some challenging combat and exploration, Steelrising has you covered. This soulslike title sets itself apart both aesthetically and mechanically in some surprising ways, making it a compelling experience for both genre vets and newcommers. Let's take a look at some useful tips to get you started in Steelrising so you can live to see another day in alt-history France.
One of Steelrising's most unconventional additions is an Assist Mode, which allows you to tailor the difficulty of the game to your preferences. Using a few sliders, you can adjust damage reduction, stamina (endurance) regeneration, and more. You can even opt to keep your anima (experience points) after death, should you wish to make things feel a bit more like a standard role-playing title. These toggles are all completely optional, though it's worth noting that they will disable certain difficulty-related trophies and achievements.
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Soulslike games tend to feature a selection of optional utility items, but many of them can be limited in their usefulness, meaning players often ignore them in favor of going all-in with traditional weaponry. However, Steelrising's various grenades buck this trend and can be exceptionally powerful items to keep on hand. They can be thrown very quickly, with some sporting high damage potential and others building up helpful status effects on foes, allowing you to turn the tide of an otherwise challenging
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