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Cold Iron

Cold Iron

Released: 1/29/2018

PUZZLE. SHOOTER. Sorry, wave shooters--there's a new sheriff in town. Every enemy is unique, every duel is different, and every bullet counts. Imagine if Punch-Out!! married Stranger Things and they honeymooned in Westworld. FEATURES: Puzzle Shooter: The most lethal challenge in VR--speed, accuracy, and cunning combine for a heart-pounding adventure. Action Packed: Split-second showdowns against notorious outlaws, sorcerers, and unstoppable killing machines. The Weird West: Forge a dark pact with Cold Iron to avenge your father's murder. All The World's A Stage: A complete narrative experience told in bite-sized VR chunks, Cold Iron is a story rich with gripping voice acting and thought-provoking characters. Into Another Dimension: Explore new worlds filled with lightning-fast gunfighters and long-forgotten beasts. The Future Is Here: Cold Iron is a new genre for a new medium. Experience it exclusively in virtual reality. Immerse yourself in a unique Wild West experience. Explore a variety of worlds and locations, defeat fearsome foes, discover the truth behind the infamous weapon Cold Iron, collect in-game statues for additional rewards, and experience the most thrilling virtual reality game! WILL I LIKE THIS GAME? If you enjoy the boss rush gameplay of Cuphead, the white-knuckled western aesthetic of Red Dead Redemption, the tight gunplay of Arizona Sunshine and Raw Data, and the magic and mystery of The Dark Tower, then it's time to meet Cold Iron. Will you answer the call and fight for justice in this epic Old West tale or surrender to the ruthless cowboys and fearsome monsters that threaten every step of your journey? Each dueling showdown requires a unique set of skills as you string together combos of speed, accuracy, and intelligence in an arcade boss rush with intuitive motion controls. The average cowboy spends his whole life dreaming of gold, bounties, and welcoming saloons, but your story holds more surprises than just bullets and survival.

PUZZLE. SHOOTER. Sorry, wave shooters--there's a new sheriff in town. Every enemy is unique, every duel is different, and every bullet counts. Imagine if Punch-Out!! married Stranger Things and they honeymooned in Westworld. FEATURES: Puzzle Shooter: The most lethal challenge in VR--speed, accuracy, and cunning combine for a heart-pounding adventure. Action Packed: Split-second showdowns against notorious outlaws, sorcerers, and unstoppable killing machines. The Weird West: Forge a dark pact with Cold Iron to avenge your father's murder. All The World's A Stage: A complete narrative experience told in bite-sized VR chunks, Cold Iron is a story rich with gripping voice acting and thought-provoking characters. Into Another Dimension: Explore new worlds filled with lightning-fast gunfighters and long-forgotten beasts. The Future Is Here: Cold Iron is a new genre for a new medium. Experience it exclusively in virtual reality. Immerse yourself in a unique Wild West experience. Explore a variety of worlds and locations, defeat fearsome foes, discover the truth behind the infamous weapon Cold Iron, collect in-game statues for additional rewards, and experience the most thrilling virtual reality game! WILL I LIKE THIS GAME? If you enjoy the boss rush gameplay of Cuphead, the white-knuckled western aesthetic of Red Dead Redemption, the tight gunplay of Arizona Sunshine and Raw Data, and the magic and mystery of The Dark Tower, then it's time to meet Cold Iron. Will you answer the call and fight for justice in this epic Old West tale or surrender to the ruthless cowboys and fearsome monsters that threaten every step of your journey? Each dueling showdown requires a unique set of skills as you string together combos of speed, accuracy, and intelligence in an arcade boss rush with intuitive motion controls. The average cowboy spends his whole life dreaming of gold, bounties, and welcoming saloons, but your story holds more surprises than just bullets and survival.

PUZZLE. SHOOTER. Sorry, wave shooters--there's a new sheriff in town. Every enemy is unique, every duel is different, and every bullet counts. Imagine if Punch-Out!! married Stranger Things and they honeymooned in Westworld. FEATURES: Puzzle Shooter: The most lethal challenge in VR--speed, accuracy, and cunning combine for a heart-pounding adventure. Action Packed: Split-second showdowns against notorious outlaws, sorcerers, and unstoppable killing machines. The Weird West: Forge a dark pact with Cold Iron to avenge your father's murder. All The World's A Stage: A complete narrative experience told in bite-sized VR chunks, Cold Iron is a story rich with gripping voice acting and thought-provoking characters. Into Another Dimension: Explore new worlds filled with lightning-fast gunfighters and long-forgotten beasts. The Future Is Here: Cold Iron is a new genre for a new medium. Experience it exclusively in virtual reality. Immerse yourself in a unique Wild West experience. Explore a variety of worlds and locations, defeat fearsome foes, discover the truth behind the infamous weapon Cold Iron, collect in-game statues for additional rewards, and experience the most thrilling virtual reality game! WILL I LIKE THIS GAME? If you enjoy the boss rush gameplay of Cuphead, the white-knuckled western aesthetic of Red Dead Redemption, the tight gunplay of Arizona Sunshine and Raw Data, and the magic and mystery of The Dark Tower, then it's time to meet Cold Iron. Will you answer the call and fight for justice in this epic Old West tale or surrender to the ruthless cowboys and fearsome monsters that threaten every step of your journey? Each dueling showdown requires a unique set of skills as you string together combos of speed, accuracy, and intelligence in an arcade boss rush with intuitive motion controls. The average cowboy spends his whole life dreaming of gold, bounties, and welcoming saloons, but your story holds more surprises than just bullets and survival.

Critics
68
Steam
76
Metacritic
77

Score Breakdown

68.1

Critic Average

7 reviews

76

Steam User Score

46 reviews

77

Metacritic User Score

30 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
N/A
Metacritic Disparity
-8.9
Combined Disparity
-8.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

7 launch window (100%)0 late (0%)