Steamcraft

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Steamcraft is a multiplayer racing game. It was developed by Last Level and was released on April 25, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Steamcraft is a 2-player, massively multiplayer racing game that allows you to build and battle with your own custom combat vehicle. With an advanced construction system and an impressive arsenal of weapons and armor, you can fight on land and in the air, either alone or in co-op mode with friends. The game features over 600 unique components to create one-of-a-kind machines, with new weapons and armor unlocked by winning battles.

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Audience ScoreBased on 46 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative vehicle building experience, allowing players to design unique combat machines.
Gameplay is enjoyable with a mix of strategic combat and building mechanics, reminiscent of classic games like Robocraft.
The game is not pay-to-win, providing a fair environment where players earn upgrades through gameplay.

The game suffers from a lack of content and player base, often resulting in matches filled with bots instead of real players.
Gameplay mechanics are overly simplistic, with limited weapon types and no ability to mix weapons, leading to predictable combat.
Development has been slow, with minimal updates and a feeling that the game may be abandoned by its developers.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Steamcraft is described as strategic and competitive, offering a solid core experience that can be fun, especially in multiplayer settings. However, it suffers from clunky mechanics, basic combat, and weapon limitations, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While some unique elements like the flipover and spider mechanics add depth, the game's silliness and imbalances prevent it from being taken seriously.
- “The gameplay itself can be pretty strategic too.”
- “If I am to rate this based on its gameplay alone, Steamcraft will definitely get a recommendation, mainly because it is fun and competitive to play.”
- “In Steamcraft, there are two mechanics that add an interesting dynamic to the battlefield: the flipover and the spider.”
- “Gameplay is very clunky.”
- “Sure the gameplay is clunky and combat is very basic, but it could be fun with other players.”
- “I could fix the entire game in 24 hours, but I gave up with game companies; no one on the dev team cares about gameplay or fun or competitiveness (because they never play online games, so they have no idea what they are working on).”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally considered mediocre, with some users noting a lack of visual impact and aesthetic appeal, particularly in damage representation. While the game is built on Unity and has a polished look, it is still seen as limited compared to other titles, with some players expressing disappointment in the overall quality. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some appreciating the updated visuals while others criticize them as subpar.
- “Aesthetic and setting”
- “Good old game with new graphics and much more!”
- “Unlike Crossout, taking parts off an enemy vehicle is very bland and flaky; there's no real impact to it visually or aesthetically. Moreover, because the pieces are generally uniform, you'll encounter scenarios where damage propagation allows players to hit your core in roundabout ways that seem frustrating.”
- “Basically a rip-off of free-to-play games like World of Tanks... graphics are terrible and the controls are equally bad.”
- “It's a prim and proper Unity game, which means it'll be limited in the graphics department regardless, but it looks pretty good as it is.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the humor in the game to be quite entertaining, particularly highlighting the comedic potential of destructible cars and the lively atmosphere created by full servers. Overall, the game's humor adds a fun and engaging layer to the gameplay experience.
- “The game can get very funny with all of the destructible cars.”
- “The servers are full, and the game is really funny.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat excessive, particularly as they progress through tiers, but they still enjoy the overall experience.
- “In its current state, it could do with a few more players, and it's a bit grindy as you get up the tiers; you earn much more coin and experience, but it can feel repetitive.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game suffers from numerous glitches and visual bugs, alongside inconsistent physics and a combat system that requires significant improvement, leading to an overall lack of stability.
- “It's full of glitches and visual bugs; the physics are weird, and the combat system needs serious work.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced constant frame drops and stuttering, which ruined the overall experience.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that the game would benefit from incorporating more inspired and engaging music to enhance the overall experience.
- “The soundtrack is incredibly inspiring and elevates the entire gaming experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “Each track is thoughtfully composed, enhancing the emotional depth of the game.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The background music is often too loud and overshadows the gameplay, making it difficult to focus.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Reviewers express concern that the game's monetization model resembles the earlier version of Robocraft, which was criticized for being overloaded with microtransactions.
- “Just like the old Robocraft before it was filled with microtransactions.”
- “The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”