I saw someone playing this game at Gamestop. Since I had it preordered, I wanted to test drive it before I put my hard earn cash down on a copy. I asked the guy if could give it a try. The controls weren't too bad once you got a feel for it. The game was just slow and boring however. The periscope section for fun for 30secs, but not much else. Fighting the bosses was just tedious. I thought there was going to be more strategy and a lot more action and quick decision making. This is just like a arcade side scrolling game, but using the touch screen for controls instead of a d-pad or analog stick. The game is not work $40 and I could see this being released on XBL or PSN for $8. Don't waste your money. Get Ridge Racer, Pilotwings Resort & SSF IV. Then wait for Kid Icarus, Zelda and StarFox.
I've read the complaints about Steel Diver: "It's too slow and tedious!" "There's not enough content!" "It's too hard!" "It's too easy!" "The controls are too fiddly!" Well, none of that is true. While the pacing... Read Full Review
Wish there'd been reviews before I pre-ordered this game, the 3D feels like a bolt on (its just the backgrounds) and the only thing that's even mildly fun is the periscope missions, but those are really just bonus rounds... Read Full Review
