Steam Bandits: Outpost
- January 14, 2014
- Iocaine Studios
Get on Steam"Steam Bandits: Outpost" is a steampunk-themed adventure game where players explore the skies, discover islands, tame beasts, and battle enemies. They can also establish an outpost to serve as a base for crafting and sending followers on missions. Cross-platform gameplay is available, allowing progress to be resumed on Android and iOS devices. Note that purchasing the game is currently not possible as the developer is working on big updates.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique setting and style, with a mix of humor, action, exploration, and deep crafting and customization options.
- The core mechanics combine RPG elements with city-building, providing a refreshing experience without coercive monetization tactics.
- Despite being in early access, the game is already engaging and fun, with a lot of potential for future updates and improvements.
- The game has been criticized for being abandoned, with little to no updates or progress reported since early 2019.
- Many players feel that the game has not evolved significantly over months, leading to frustration with its development pace.
- There are reports of bugs and incomplete content, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in its current alpha state.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The game's story is engaging and progresses well, featuring a mix of challenging battles and a budding narrative that keeps players invested. Players appreciate the steampunk designs and the variety of quests, alongside elements like creature capturing and town building, which enhance the overall experience. As the game is in early access, there is anticipation for future content and expansions to the storyline.
“The game features lots of quests and a budding storyline, along with a JRPG feel, creature capturing system, town building, and exploration.”
“I hope the game will go on from here; the story is still moving forward.”
“I love the steampunk designs, recoloring, and the weapon's outfits; everything is very enjoyable.”
“The story is still moving forward, but I feel like I've come to the end of what is currently in the game.”
“While there are lots of quests and a budding storyline, it lacks depth and engagement.”
“The narrative feels disjointed and fails to connect the various gameplay elements effectively.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game features a commendable monetization model that avoids coercive tactics commonly found in the genre, offering only cosmetic purchases without frustrating mechanics. This approach enhances the overall experience, allowing players to enjoy the core gameplay without the pressure of aggressive monetization.
“The core mechanics are a great mixture of Final Fantasy-style RPG (form a party, outfit your party, explore dungeons, and do quests, etc.) and a city-builder without all the coercive and frustrating monetization mechanics that have given that genre a bad name recently.”
“The core mechanics are a great mixture of Final Fantasy-style RPG (form a party, outfit your party, explore dungeons and do quests, etc.) and a city-builder without all the coercive and frustrating monetization mechanics that have given that genre a bad name recently.”
“In fact, there are no coercive monetization tactics employed at all - the only stuff you can buy is cosmetic.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its humor, seamlessly blending it with action, exploration, and simulation elements, while also offering a robust array of crafting and customization options.
“It's humorous, it has action, exploration, and nice sim elements with an already impressive amount of crafting and customization options.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay combines classic Final Fantasy-style RPG elements, such as party formation and dungeon exploration, with city-building mechanics, all while avoiding the frustrating monetization practices often seen in the genre. This blend creates an engaging and enjoyable experience for players.
“The core mechanics are a great mixture of Final Fantasy-style RPG (form a party, outfit your party, explore dungeons, and do quests, etc.) and a city-builder without all the coercive and frustrating monetization mechanics that have given that genre a bad name recently.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its wonderful style, contributing significantly to the overall ambiance, while the deep customization system enhances the player's experience.
“The art and music style are wonderful and add a great ambiance, and the customization system is already very deep.”
