Vasteel

Getting Started

Vasteel is a real-time strategy game where you control a giant mecha to defend a base from waves of enemy robots. At the start of a mission, you will be placed in a top-down view of the battlefield. Your primary goal is to protect your core facility while managing resources like energy and repair points. Use the D-Pad to move the cursor and select units, then press the A button (X on keyboard) to issue commands. The B button (S) can be used to cancel or return to a previous menu.

The core loop involves scouting enemy positions, building or repairing defensive structures, and directing your mecha to attack. Resources are collected from the environment, so you must balance offense with resource gathering. Since the game is in Japanese, menu navigation relies on memory or trial and error. The main menu options are typically Start Game, Load, and Options. The game does not provide much handholding, so expect a steep initial learning curve. However, once you understand the basic commands, the strategic depth becomes apparent.

If you get stuck, remember that your mecha can be upgraded between missions. Saving progress is handled through the TurboGrafx-CD's internal memory, so be sure to save after each successful mission. Vasteel is a short but challenging experience, and its real-time mechanics are a rare treat for the platform.