Steamworld Heist Review

Posted: 19 months ago, last updated 4 weeks ago.

Author: @GeekDadGamer and Jo Robertson.

Overview

Steam-powered robots fighting for space supremacy sounds like the script for a 1950s B-movie. As in those matinee hits, the point here isn’t realism but interesting characters. Like the related games (SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Quest), SteamWorld Heist requires you to build a merry band of robots to take on the challenges of space’s vast frontier.

The turn-taking gameplay lets newcomers take their time with each shot or movement. For experts, trick shots and optimising progress demand the development of intricate strategies.
This may look like just another shooting game, but play it for a few minutes and you’ll discover a joyously irreverent take on space combat that demands both attention and skill.

Game Details

Content Rating: PEGI 7

Skill Rating: 10-14 year-olds

Release Date: 16/11/2015, updated in 2016

Platforms: 3DS and 2DS, PS Vita, PS4, Stadia and Wii U

Genres: Action, Platform, Role-Playing, Shooting and Turn-Based

Accessibility: 24 features

Developer: @ImageForm

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Commitment

Duration: This game will take between 14 hours and 20 hours to complete.

Players: This is a single player game. To complete the main story-levels will take about 14 hours, depending on difficulty settings. To see everything in the game extends this to over 20 hours.

Costs

Steamworld Heist usually costs £10.99 to £14.99.

Steamworld Heist

PS Vita	£11.99	–	–
PS4	£11.99	–	–
Wii U	£10.99	–	–
2DS\|3DS	£10.99	–	–

Steamworld Heist: Ultimate Edition

Switch

£14.99

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Additional in-game purchases are offered for items that enhance the experience. In-game purchase for "The Outsider" content that adds new missions with brand-new weapons, gear and more of the collectable hats.

Age Ratings

The game was rated PEGI 7 for non-realistic violence towards fantasy characters. The examiners report expands this rating with the following: Violence in the game is, in the main caused by the use of firearms of various size and calibre, this is supplemented at times by the use of exploding barrels. When shot or blown up the characters will fall apart. The violence is non-realistic.

This game has been rated ESRB EVERYONE 10+.

Skill Rating: This game is enjoyed by 10-14 year-olds as it's a good match for their ability and maturity.

Accessibility

Our Steamworld Heist Accessibility Report details 24 accessibility features:

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