SteamWorld Heist
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| Developer(s) | Image & Form |
| Platform(s) | Nintendo 3DS, Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux, PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Wii U, iOS |
| Release date(s) |
Nintendo 3DS
Windows, OS X, Linux Wii U |
| Genre(s) | Turn-based strategy, action-adventure |
| Mode(s) | Single-player |
SteamWorld Heist is a turn-based action strategy shooter with steam-driven robots by Swedish video game developer Image & Form. The player controls the main character Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of robots and sets out on a space adventure. The objective of the game is for players to board, loot, and shoot their way through enemy spaceships.
The game is set in the same universe as SteamWorld Dig without being a direct sequel.[1]
SteamWorld Heist was initially released on Nintendo eShop on Nintendo 3DS in Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand on December 10, 2015. It is expected to be released on Steam (PC/Mac/Linux), PlayStation 4, PlayStation Vita, Xbox One, Wii U and iOS in 2016.[1]
It is the third game released in the SteamWorld series of video games.
Gameplay
SteamWorld Heist is a side-scrolling strategy game with focus on skill rather than chance. The core gameplay consists of recruiting a team of steam-driven robots, boarding enemy spaceships and taking down rivalling robot factions in turn-based shootouts. A majority of the game's levels are procedurally generated.[2]
In battle, the player controls the aiming of all firearms and can bounce bullets off the environment for ricocheting trick shots. As the game progresses, players can upgrade and customize their robot crew with different abilities, weapons, and hats. Some weapons are equipped with laser sights to assist the player with the free aiming.[3]
The game has over 100 different weapons and almost 100 hats to collect.[4] These can be found as treasure during missions or bought in designated shops. Hats are primarily obtained by shooting them off opponents' heads and collecting them.[3]
After finishing the game players have the option to start the game again with New Game+.[1]
Reception
SteamWorld Heist on Nintendo 3DS has received positive reviews from critics, with a current score of 86/100 on Metacritic.[5]
- 9.5/10 - Nintendo World Report: "The definitive Nintendo 3DS game of 2015 is here. No joke." [6]
- 9/10 - Nintendo Life: "Excellent." [7]
- 8.8 - IGN: "SteamWord Heist stole my heart." [8]
- 8.5/10 - Destructoid: "Everyone can find something they’ll like." [9]
- 5/5 - US Gamer: "I loved SteamWorld Heist and I think everyone should play it." [10]
- 5/5 - Daily Mirror: "As much a work of art as a video-game." [11]
- 4/5 - Hardcore Gamer: "SteamWorld Heist exudes charm and goodwill." [12]
Soundtrack
The game's official soundtrack Music From SteamWorld Heist is composed and recorded by the steampunk band Steam Powered Giraffe. The band members appear in different bars throughout the game performing songs from the soundtrack.[13]
External links
References
- 1 2 3 "SteamWorld Heist – Official Website | Image & Form Games". Image & Form Games. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "Hands On: Reaching the Depths of Space in SteamWorld Heist". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- 1 2 "Video: Check Out This Explanation of How Steamworld Heist Plays". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "SteamWorld Heist Will Have Over 100 Weapons and Nearly 100 Hats". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "SteamWorld Heist". Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "SteamWorld Heist Review - Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "Review: SteamWorld Heist (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ SteamWorld Heist Review - IGN Video, retrieved 2015-12-15
- ↑ "Review: SteamWorld Heist". Destructoid. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "SteamWorld Heist 3DS Review: A Gem of a Tactics Game". USgamer.net. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "Steamworld Heist review: as much a work of art as a video-game". Daily Mirror. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ↑ "Review: SteamWorld Heist". Hardcore Gamer. Retrieved 2015-12-27.
- ↑ "Steam Powered Giraffe | Official Website of Steam Powered Giraffe". steampoweredgiraffe.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.