Steam Bandits: Outpost

50%
Game Brain Score Based on 38 reviews
  • story
  • monetization
  • humor
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"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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50%
Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews
humor2 positive mentions
monetization2 negative mentions
  • The game features a unique setting and style, with a mix of humor, action, exploration, and impressive crafting and customization options.
  • Players find the core mechanics engaging, combining elements of RPG and city-building without coercive monetization tactics, making it refreshing in today's gaming landscape.
  • Despite being in early access, the game shows a lot of promise with fun gameplay, deep customization, and a charming art style.
  • 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 and disappointment.
  • There are concerns that the game may never be completed, as it remains in an incomplete state with ongoing bugs and lack of content.
  • story8 mentions

    The game's story is described as engaging and evolving, with players experiencing a mix of challenging battles and exploration through a steampunk world. Users appreciate the variety of quests and the budding narrative, which includes elements like creature capturing and town building. Overall, the story is seen as a strong aspect of the game, with anticipation for future content as it remains in early access.

    • “Lots of quests and a budding storyline, along with a JRPG feel, creature capturing system, town building, and exploration.”
    • “The story is still moving forward, and I hope the game will go on from here. I love the steampunk designs, recoloring, and the weapon's outfits. I'm looking forward to the next town or the Snow Hammers assault mission.”
    • “The battles are very challenging, and I think I have come to the end of what is in the game now. For early access, it's very complete, and I believe more is coming.”
    • “The game has lots of quests and a budding storyline, along with a JRPG feel, creature capturing system, town building, and exploration.”
    • “The game has 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.”
  • monetization4 mentions

    The game features a non-coercive monetization model, offering only cosmetic purchases without any frustrating tactics commonly found in the genre. This approach enhances the overall experience, allowing players to enjoy the core mechanics 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.”
    • “In fact, there are no coercive monetization tactics employed at all - the only stuff you can buy is cosmetic.”
  • humor2 mentions

    The game is noted for its humor, seamlessly blending it with action, exploration, and simulation elements. Players appreciate the impressive crafting and customization options that enhance the comedic experience.

    • “It's humorous, it has action, exploration, and nice sim elements with an already impressive amount of crafting and customization options.”
  • gameplay2 mentions

    The gameplay combines elements of a Final Fantasy-style RPG, such as party formation, dungeon exploration, and questing, 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.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game is praised for its wonderful style, contributing significantly to the overall ambiance. Additionally, the deep customization system enhances the player's experience, allowing for a more personalized connection to the music.

    • “The art and music style are wonderful and add a great ambiance, and the customization system is already very deep.”
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