Steamburg

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Steamburg is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Telehorse and was released on November 2, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Steamburg is an award-winning puzzle adventure game with story exploration elements and unique gameplay. Professor Vincent Moore fights a robot invasion. He is unarmed so he must be really smart. After destroying robots he can explore locations to find and rescue his fiancée.

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Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features beautiful graphics and a cool soundtrack, enhancing the overall experience.
It offers an intriguing puzzle design that can be enjoyable for players who appreciate the genre.
The steampunk theme is well-executed, adding a unique aesthetic to the gameplay.

The controls are clunky and sluggish, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The story feels shoehorned in and the puzzles can be repetitive and uninspired.
Many players find the game boring and slow, with poor AI and pathing issues that detract from enjoyment.

story
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The story is generally viewed as a mixed aspect of the game; while some players appreciate its interesting elements and integration with gameplay, others find it shoehorned and dull, often overshadowed by frustrating controls and repetitive gameplay. Aesthetically pleasing, the narrative does manage to carry the experience for some, but overall, it struggles with pacing and clarity.
- “It has a better story than expected.”
- “The story and visuals do absolutely carry it quite far for me at least; I am still making my way through (currently at level 18 out of 32).”
- “Some of the story elements tie into gameplay more so than in these kinds of games usually too, but it's nothing big.”
- “The story is shoehorned in place to piece everything together, and some of the puzzles are more frustrating than they need to be due to pathing issues and bad AI. Overall, it's not a bad game.”
- “I found it repetitious, with very bad controls, and a slow, dull story.”
- “It is a beautiful game aesthetically speaking and has an interesting storyline, but the controls are not very good, making it very difficult to move around, stay alive, and often just to figure out what to do to complete a level.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them aesthetically pleasing and interesting, while others criticize them as outdated and lacking in detail. The 2D isometric visuals are described as reminiscent of older games, and while the environment has intriguing elements, the overall experience is marred by poor controls and gameplay mechanics. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the visuals in conjunction with the storyline, suggesting they enhance the overall experience.
- “It is a beautiful game aesthetically speaking and has an interesting storyline.”
- “The story and visuals do absolutely carry it quite far for me at least; I am still making my way through (currently at level 18 out of 32).”
- “Best graphics - happy that it is not a shoddy pixel art again; cool soundtrack and gameplay is really original.”
- “Visuals are okay but nothing special; the 2D isometric graphics look like they were made 10 years ago. More importantly, you can't be really sure if a robot will see you if you stand around the corner or not.”
- “Visuals are okay but nothing special; the 2D isometric graphics look like they were made 10 years ago. More importantly, you can't be really sure if a robot will see you if you stand around the corner or not.”
gameplay
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing the mechanics and AI as poorly executed, despite the game's impressive visuals and sound design. While there are elements of originality and a connection to the story, many feel that the overall gameplay experience is lacking and could benefit from significant improvements.
- “Best graphics - happy that it is not a shoddy pixel art again. Cool soundtrack and gameplay is really original.”
- “Some of the story stuff ties into gameplay more so than in these kinds of games usually too, but it's nothing big.”
- “The game looks fantastic, sounds great and even has some very competent voice acting, but the gameplay, AI, and everything to do with programming is quite terrible.”
- “Now all that said, this is not the kind of hot garbage that Steam is filled with nowadays. Clearly, a lot of love has gone into this game, and the gameplay is manageable.”
- “Some of the story elements tie into gameplay more so than in these kinds of games usually, but it's nothing significant.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it annoying and poorly integrated, while others praise the soundtrack as cool and hypnotizing. Overall, the music contributes to a varied experience, with some enjoying it and others feeling it detracts from gameplay.
- “Controls well, has a nice soundtrack, and is overall a nice game.”
- “Best graphics - happy that it is not a shoddy pixel art again! Cool soundtrack and gameplay is really original.”
- “Hypnotizing music.”
- “Annoying background music (the volume slider is very badly designed), annoying tutorials, and overall a boring experience.”
- “Bad art, bad music, bad gameplay.”