SteamWorld Heist
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Release | Nintendo 3DS
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Genre(s) | Turn-based tactics, action-adventure |
Mode(s) | Single-player |
SteamWorld Heist is a 2D turn-based tactics shooter developed by Swedish video game developer Image & Form. The third installment of the SteamWorld series and the sequel to SteamWorld Dig,[1] SteamWorld Heist has the player control Captain Piper Faraday, a smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a ragtag 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.
SteamWorld Heist was released on the
A sequel, SteamWorld Heist II, was revealed in a Nintendo Indie World presentation on April 17, 2024 and will be released on August 8, 2024.
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 rivaling robot factions in turn-based shootouts. A majority of the game's levels are procedurally generated.[6]
In battle, the player controls the aiming of all firearms and can bounce bullets off the environment for
The game has over 100 different weapons and almost 100 hats to collect.[8] 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.[7]
After finishing the game, players have the option to start the game again with New Game+.[9]
Development
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The Xbox One version is on hold in favour of future projects from Image & Form.[10]
Soundtrack
The game's soundtrack, Music From SteamWorld Heist, is composed and recorded by the steampunk band Steam Powered Giraffe. The band members appear as robots in different bars (such as The Spine at Lola's bar before it got shut down) throughout the game while performing songs from the soundtrack.[11]
Downloadable content
The first
Reception
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Aggregator | Score |
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Nintendo Life | 9/10 |
Nintendo World Report | 9.5/10 |
TouchArcade | iOS: [22] |
Daily Mirror |
SteamWorld Heist has received positive reviews on all platforms, with current scores ranging from 81 to 91 on Metacritic.[15]
- 9.5/10 - Nintendo World Report: "The definitive Nintendo 3DS game of 2015 is here. No joke."[23]
- 9/10 - Nintendo Life: "Excellent."[24]
- 8.8 - IGN: "SteamWorld Heist stole my heart."[25]
- 8.5/10 - Destructoid: "Everyone can find something they'll like."[26]
- 5/5 - USgamer: "I loved SteamWorld Heist and I think everyone should play it."[27]
- 5/5 - Daily Mirror: "As much a work of art as a video-game."[28]
- 4/5 - Hardcore Gamer: "SteamWorld Heist exudes charm and goodwill."[29]
Notes
- ^ The retail edition of the Wii U version was published by Rising Star Games in North America and by Nintendo in Europe.
References
- ^ Image & Form (2015-09-10), The SteamWorld Timeline – The Engine Room #1, retrieved 2016-02-02
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist Hits Steam and PS4/Vita on June 7th". Image & Form. Archived from the original on 2016-06-02. Retrieved 2015-06-02.
- Nintendo Life. Retrieved February 4, 2018.
- ^ Aguilos, Pia (March 4, 2020). "Two SteamWorld Games Are Now Available On Stadia". whatoplay. Retrieved March 4, 2020.
- ^ Gartenberg, Chaim (2020-10-20). "Hands-on with Amazon's Luna game streaming service". The Verge. Retrieved 2022-12-19.
- ^ "Hands On: Reaching the Depths of Space in SteamWorld Heist". Nintendo Life. 27 September 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ a b "Video: Check Out This Explanation of How Steamworld Heist Plays". Nintendo Life. 5 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist Will Have Over 100 Weapons and Nearly 100 Hats". Nintendo Life. 7 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist – Official Website | Image & Form Games". Image & Form Games. Archived from the original on 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "What's next for Image & Form?". Image & Form. 2016-11-23. Archived from the original on 2017-02-02. Retrieved 2017-01-23.
- ^ "Steam Powered Giraffe | Official Website of Steam Powered Giraffe". steampoweredgiraffe.com. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ Guldbog, Julius. "Unveiling SteamWorld Heist HD & DLC At Pax East". Image & Form. Archived from the original on 12 April 2016. Retrieved 12 April 2016.
- ^ Brian. "SteamWorld Heist The Outsider DLC Launches Next Week". Nintendo Everything. Retrieved 21 April 2016.
- ^ Guldbog, Julius. "SteamWorld Heist Hits PS4 & PS Vita On May 31 + Giveaway". Image & Form. Archived from the original on 18 May 2016. Retrieved 17 May 2016.
- ^ a b "SteamWorld Heist for 3DS Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist for PlayStation Vita Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist for Wii U Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist for iPhone/iPad Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ Musgrave, Shaun (2016-11-10). "'SteamWorld Heist' Review – Stealing Hearts and Minds Around the Galaxy". TouchArcade. Retrieved 2018-09-19.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist Review - Review". Nintendo World Report. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "Review: SteamWorld Heist (3DS eShop)". Nintendo Life. 9 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ SteamWorld Heist Review - IGN Video, 11 December 2015, retrieved 2015-12-15
- ^ "Review: SteamWorld Heist". Destructoid. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "SteamWorld Heist 3DS Review: A Gem of a Tactics Game". USgamer.net. 10 December 2015. Archived from the original on 2015-12-13. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "Steamworld Heist review: as much a work of art as a video-game". Daily Mirror. 11 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-15.
- ^ "Review: SteamWorld Heist". Hardcore Gamer. 22 December 2015. Retrieved 2015-12-27.