Steampunker
- July 6, 2018
- Telehorse
Get on SteamSteampunker is a hidden object and puzzle game from Telehorse.
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Reviews
- Distinctive and visually appealing steampunk art style that enhances the atmosphere.
- Offers a variety of puzzles and mini-games, providing some engaging gameplay.
- Relaxing experience that can be enjoyable for fans of the genre, especially if purchased on sale.
- Gameplay often relies on frustrating pixel hunting and obscure puzzle solutions, making it difficult to progress.
- Many mini-games are timed and can be annoying, with no option to skip them.
- Achievements are broken and do not function, detracting from the overall experience.
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their unique and detailed art style, particularly the steampunk aesthetics, which enhance the overall atmosphere. However, while the visuals are appealing, some players feel that the gameplay does not live up to the artistic quality, often finding the hidden object mechanics frustrating and repetitive. Overall, the artwork is appreciated, but it is seen as underutilized in a game that lacks engaging gameplay.
“There are some cool looking visuals.”
“It has a very unique and detailed art style, and the visuals get even better as the story progresses.”
“It's a shame this artwork wasn't used in a better game.”
“Overall, despite my love for steampunk aesthetics and general atmosphere, as a video game this is more frustrating than enjoyable.”
“Century aesthetics and atmosphere.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The story is reminiscent of Jules Verne's works but is criticized for its lack of coherence, particularly due to random, unexplained posters that detract from the narrative. While the game features a unique and detailed art style that improves as the story unfolds, many reviewers feel the story is ultimately negligible and overshadowed by repetitive puzzles found in other hidden object games. Overall, the narrative fails to engage, leading some to recommend seeking better storytelling and puzzle experiences elsewhere.
“The story reminds me of Jules Verne's tales.”
“This is basically a glorified hidden object game, and the puzzles have been done before in dozens of other HOGs, but it has a very unique and detailed art style, and the visuals get even better as the story progresses.”
“The fact that I have seen flash games (for free) that have a better story and more demanding puzzles makes me hesitant to recommend this.”
“Which blended with the random posters everywhere, it makes no sense to include these pictures because you have no idea who these people are or what importance they are to the story.”
“The story in a puzzle game is negligible, in my opinion, so let's put that aside.”
“The fact that I have seen flash games (for free) that have a better story and more demanding puzzles, I would not recommend.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a steampunk aesthetic that many players appreciate, creating a unique and fitting ambiance. However, some users find the overall experience frustrating, which detracts from the enjoyment of the atmospheric elements.
“Century aesthetics and atmosphere.”
“Honestly, the atmosphere is kind of nice and actually fits the Unity look.”
“Overall, despite my love for steampunk aesthetics and the general atmosphere, as a video game, this is more frustrating than enjoyable.”
“Steampunker is a short puzzle adventure game with a weird atmosphere.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some players appreciating the developers' efforts to differentiate it from traditional hidden object games, while others found it lacking and noted the game's short length.
“It is a pretty short game, but the extra effort the developers put in to make the gameplay stand out from traditional hidden object games makes this one that deserves a look.”
“I liked some of the artwork, but not the gameplay.”
“It is a pretty short game, but the extra effort the devs put in to make the gameplay stand out from traditional HOGs makes this one that deserves a look.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The background music in the game tends to become repetitive and annoying for players, detracting from the overall experience.
“The background music gets quickly annoying.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and becomes repetitive.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's atmosphere and feels out of place.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a whimsical blend of steampunk elements and cosmic horror, with a notable emphasis on absurdity, as exemplified by the amusing portrayal of Great Cthulhu.
“But there's great Cthulhu, and he's steampunking while laughing at you.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“I love how the game blends dark humor with lighthearted moments, making every encounter entertaining.”
