Steam Bandits: Outpost

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Steam Bandits: Outpost is a single player casual role playing game. It was developed by Iocaine Studios and was released on January 14, 2014. It received neutral reviews from players.

"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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49%

Audience ScoreBased on 57 reviews

story4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has charming graphics and a unique steampunk setting that adds to its appeal.
There is a blend of city-building and RPG elements that can be engaging and fun for players.
The developers are responsive to player feedback and are actively working on improvements and updates.

The game has been abandoned and is no longer playable, with many players reporting it as a scam.
It requires an account on a third-party website that is no longer operational, making it inaccessible.
The gameplay is riddled with bugs, unbalanced mechanics, and a lack of content, leading to a frustrating experience.

story
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
78%
9%
The game's story features a mix of a linear main narrative and a variety of side missions, with some players finding the main storyline uninteresting while others appreciate the humor and depth in side quests. Despite a broken patch that disrupted gameplay, many users enjoy the RPG elements, town-building mechanics, and the evolving storyline, though some report bugs that hinder progress. Overall, while the story has potential, it suffers from pacing issues and management challenges in mission execution.
- “The game is good and addictive fun. I have come to Katrina's airship, a long way through some very hard battles. The story is still moving forward, and I love the steampunk designs. I am looking forward to the next town or the Snow Hammers assault mission. I do recommend this game; it's worth more than the price as is.”
- “Combat is greatly improved and the story is more fleshed out.”
- “Lots of quests and a budding storyline, along with a JRPG feel, creature capturing system, town building, and exploration.”
- “The main story line is not very interesting.”
- “I encountered a bugged quest that doesn't allow me to proceed in the storyline any further.”
- “Outside the main story line, which is bound to player level progress, it gets pretty hard to acquire XP.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
62%
The graphics are widely praised for their colorful and charming art style, featuring multiple biomes and a variety of NPCs, all while running smoothly on various systems, including Linux. Users appreciate the vibrant visuals and relaxing atmosphere, although some note minor graphical glitches. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's appeal.
- “Colorful graphics, and very light on the computer.”
- “Nice graphics featuring multiple biomes and a multitude of NPCs and support characters.”
- “Bright and vibrant artwork.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
60%
The gameplay is a blend of RPG elements reminiscent of Final Fantasy, featuring party formation, dungeon exploration, and quests, alongside city-building mechanics without aggressive monetization. While some players find it dull and frustrating, others appreciate the depth and customization options available, with promises of unique cross-platform gameplay in the future.
- “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.”
- “Unique cross-platform gameplay coming.”
- “It's dull and boring gameplay that has real-life timers, leaving you wanting to blow your brains out.”
- “The gameplay parallels Star Wars: Jedi Knight Jedi Academy in many ways.”
- “However, there is plenty of 'finished' gameplay, customization, quests, etc., to indulge in right now!”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the grinding aspect of the game as tedious and unrewarding, often leading to a monotonous experience. Many feel that the essential grinding required for progress lacks sufficient incentives, making it feel more like a chore than an engaging gameplay element.
- “It gets too long and tedious, and at that point, it becomes a snooze fest hoping they spice it up a bit.”
- “Next to no rewards for grinding, which is still essential to game progress.”
- “If you spend less than a few hours in this game, you may quickly draw the conclusion that this game belongs on Facebook among the likes of animated farming simulators and kitchen-cookeries.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
50%
The music in the game is generally praised for its relaxing quality and ability to enhance the ambiance, complementing the visuals and well-written dialogue. However, some users noted the absence of background music in certain areas, which detracted from the overall experience.
- “The art and music style are wonderful and add a great ambiance, and the customization system is already very deep.”
- “Dialogue is well written, music is nice, combat is fun.”
- “Relaxing music and visuals.”
- “There is no music in the background.”
- “The relaxing music and visuals are nice.”
monetization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The monetization in the game is praised for its lack of coercive tactics, focusing solely on cosmetic purchases rather than frustrating microtransactions. Players appreciate that the game avoids the common pitfalls of the genre, offering a more enjoyable experience without aggressive monetization strategies.
- “So it's okay with me that there are in-game purchases (just vanity items).”
- “Its not a PC game, unless you like playing smartphone games loaded with microtransactions on your PC.”
- “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.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The reviews indicate a lack of character development, with players noting that the game introduces new characters and equipment but fails to provide meaningful growth or depth for existing characters.
- “There is no character development; it's just a constant introduction of new characters and equipment.”
- “The game lacks meaningful character progression, making it feel stagnant.”
- “Character development is almost non-existent, leaving players with little to invest in.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a strong sense of humor, particularly evident in its quests beyond the tutorial, complemented by engaging action, exploration, and a variety 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.”
- “The quests (past the tutorial) have a nice sense of humor.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
While the game is currently in alpha and experiences occasional glitches and bugs, the developers maintain strong communication with players, ensuring that issues are addressed promptly.
- “Yes, it is in alpha and every so often there are glitches and bugs, but the developers keep close contact with the players via forums, so these issues are resolved very quickly.”