Steel Paws, the upcoming Netflix Games exclusive from Yu Suzuki, is now in pre-registration

Steel Paws, Yu Suzuki's upcoming Netflix Games exclusive, is now open for pre-registration. This third-person beat 'em up challenges players to conquer a tower filled with robotic enemies.

Spotted during The Game Awards, the animated trailer showcased a compelling title from the creator of Shenmue. Steel Paws tasks players with ascending a mysterious, century-appearing tower, battling robots alongside their mechanical animal companions.

The game features diverse environments and allows for gear and mecha-animal Buddy upgrades between levels. Each level incorporates minor randomization, ensuring unpredictable challenges on the climb to the summit.

A Netflix Games Exclusive

Despite recent challenges facing the Netflix Games catalog, Steel Paws represents a promising exclusive addition. While Yu Suzuki's past projects have received mixed reviews (Shenmue II, for example), his experience and reputation suggest a potentially high-quality release.

Steel Paws' impressive 3D graphics, explorable world, and engaging combat mechanics have the potential to significantly boost Netflix Games' profile.

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