SteamHammerVR

About

SteamHammerVR is a single-player action game with a good story, taking place in Victorian London. Experience 11 story-based missions across iconic locations like Tower of London and Trafalgar Square, while unlocking more of the story and powerful weapons. Additionally, test your skills in the "Seek & Destroy" mode with four arcade wave shooting levels and global leaderboards. The game is compatible with 3dRudder.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

46%

Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

story8 positive mentions

The game features a visually appealing steampunk aesthetic with interesting graphics and cool weapon designs.
Voice commands for weapon switching are a standout feature, adding a layer of strategy to gameplay.
The game has a variety of enemies and potential for inventive weapon combinations, which some players found enjoyable.

Gameplay feels repetitive and dull, with clunky weapon mechanics and slow recharge times that hinder enjoyment.
Enemy AI is lacking, leading to overwhelming hordes that make the experience frustrating rather than engaging.
Despite its polished presentation, the overall implementation feels awkward and fails to deliver a fun experience.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as minimal, primarily consisting of missions guided by a potentially polarizing narrator, with some players finding it lacking in depth. However, others appreciate the unique delivery and find the narrative to be beautiful, funny, and inventive, particularly appealing to steampunk enthusiasts. While the game features an engaging story mode, it is often overshadowed by its addictive arcade-style gameplay.
- “I won't spoil the story, but it is beautiful, funny, silly, scary, and actually ingenious. I think steampunk fans will totally love it.”
- “The delivery of the story I found rather interesting.”
- “It is definitely authentic 'steampunk', and the characters and story are well thought out.”
- “There isn't so much of a story, as just missions to do with this narrator dude who you may enjoy or find annoying.”
- “Steamhammer drops you into the middle of a London intersection about to be overrun by rat-bots with no context or backstory.”
- “I don't believe that wave shooters would fall under the 'adventure' genre even if they do have a story.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
56%
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The graphics in the game are generally described as "ok," with a polished production value and a strong steampunk aesthetic that many players find appealing. While the visuals, including inventive weapon designs and varied enemy appearances, contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, some players struggle with the audio clarity and personal preference for the steampunk theme. Overall, the graphics are noted as interesting and fitting, but they do not compensate for the game's lack of enjoyment.
- “The game has a lot on its side; the production value is there, it feels polished at parts, the theme, and the graphics are interesting with a nice setting. The weapon designs are cool and inventive.”
- “The game has a really good steampunk aesthetic going.”
- “Sorry devs, you're clearly talented; the visuals, style, and original steampunk weapons are lovely.”
- “Graphics are ok, performance was fine... but this game is just plain not fun.”
- “The graphics are ok.”
- “Sorry devs, you're clearly talented guys, the visuals, style and original steampunk weapons are lovely.”
gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it intense and enjoyable, particularly for fans of "hold the line" mechanics. However, many criticize the core mechanic of teleporting to specific nodes as dull and unengaging, detracting from the overall experience despite the game's impressive atmosphere and variety of tasks.
- “Very intense gameplay and I'm sure others who enjoy 'hold the line' type games will like this also.”
- “The atmosphere both visually and audibly totally immerses you in Victorian London; it is stunning, and this game is a massive bang for your buck with loads of different locations and all sorts of different tasks and gameplay types to complete.”
- “I originally posted a review when the demo first came out detailing the excellent presentation but lacking enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The problem still remains, the gameplay is dull.”
- “I played the latest demo for 5 minutes and gameplay just isn't fun.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as distinctly British, with players praising its cleverness and silliness. Characters like the doctor and Springhorn guy are highlighted for their comedic portrayal, contributing to a narrative that is both beautiful and ingeniously funny, appealing particularly to steampunk fans. Overall, the humor is considered a standout aspect, enhancing the game's charm and engagement.
- “The choice of weapons, the humor which is so typically British, and the details that have gone into making this are all top notch.”
- “I won't spoil the story but it is beautiful, funny, silly, scary, but actually ingenious, and I think steampunk fans will totally love it.”
- “I love the doctor character; he is very funny and very well portrayed!”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game is generally considered adequate, with acceptable graphics and stable performance; however, many users feel that the overall experience lacks enjoyment.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed feedback, with some users highlighting its quality while others find it lacking. Overall, the sound design complements the gameplay but may not stand out as particularly memorable.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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50%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its stunning visual and auditory immersion in Victorian London, offering a rich and diverse experience with various locations and gameplay tasks. Players feel that this immersive environment significantly enhances the overall value of the game.
- “The atmosphere, both visually and audibly, totally immerses you in Victorian London. It is stunning, and this game is a massive bang for your buck with loads of different locations and all sorts of different tasks and gameplay types to complete.”