Yu Suzuki's "Steel Paws" Opens Netflix Pre-Registration

• Steel Paws, the upcoming exclusive from Yu Suzuki on Netflix Games, is now available for pre-registration.
• Scale a tower filled with brutal challenges and battle enemy robots in this third-person beat 'em up.
• Upgrade your equipment and your mechanical animal companions as you journey through unique environments.

Amid the flood of major AAA reveals at The Game Awards, viewers might have spotted a stylish animated trailer for Yu Suzuki's next project. The visionary behind Shenmue has opened pre-registration for his new title, Steel Paws, which will launch exclusively on Netflix Games.

True to the designer's legacy with Virtua Fighter and Shenmue, Steel Paws is a third-person brawler where you climb a mysterious tower. Fight robotic foes alongside your mechanical allies and uncover the secrets of this century-old structure.

As you ascend, you'll explore varied settings within the tower, upgrading your mechanical animal Buddies and tweaking your gear along the way. With light procedural elements on each floor, every climb offers fresh surprises in your quest to reach the summit.

It's encouraging that, despite recent turbulence in the Netflix Games library, compelling exclusives continue to arrive. While Yu Suzuki's past projects have seen mixed responses—Shenmue II being a prime example—his track record and expertise suggest a promising release.

Steel Paws certainly has my attention. With a renowned creator at the helm, detailed 3D visuals, and an expansive world to explore and fight through, it could help raise the profile of Netflix Games for a broader audience.

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