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{{Infobox video game
{{Infobox video game
|title = SteamWorld Heist
|title = SteamWorld Tower Defense
|image =
|image =
|developer = [[Image & Form]]
|developer = [[Image & Form]]
|platforms = [[Nintendo 3DS]], [[Microsoft Windows]], [[OS X]], [[Linux]], [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation Vita]], [[Xbox One]], [[Wii U]], [[iOS]]
|platforms = [[Nintendo 3DS]] as [[Nintendo DSiWare]]
|released = July 5th, 2010
|released = '''Nintendo 3DS''' {{vgrelease|EU=10 December 2015|AUS=10 December 2015}}{{vgrelease|NA=10 December 2015}}{{vgrelease|JP=TBA 2016}}'''Windows, OS X, Linux'''<br>TBA 2016<br>'''PS4, PS Vita'''<br>{{vgrelease|NA=TBA 2016|EU=TBA 2016}}'''Wii U'''<br>TBA 2016<br>'''Xbox One'''<br>TBA 2016<br>'''iOS'''<br>TBA 2016
|genre = [[Turn-based strategy]], [[Action-adventure game|action-adventure]]
|genre = [[RTS]], [[Tower Defense]]
|modes = [[Single-player game|Single-player]]
|modes = [[Single-player game|Single-player]]
}}
}}


'''''SteamWorld Heist''''' is a [[Turn-based strategy|turn-based action strategy shooter]] with steam-driven robots by Swedish video game developer [[Image & Form]]. The player controls the main character Captain Piper Faraday, smuggler and occasional pirate, as she recruits a rag-tag team of robots and sets out on a space adventure. The objective of the game is for players to board, loot, and shoot their way through enemy spaceships.
'''''SteamWorld Tower Defense''''' is a [[tower defense]] video game with steam-driven robots by Swedish video game developer [[Image & Form]]. It was released digitally on [[Nintendo DSi]] in North America, Europe and Australia on July 5th, 2010.<ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Tower Defense|url = http://www.nintendo.com/games/detail/hctz__9_ZWtOa9e5b7QuSit4pQfu9M0W|website = www.nintendo.com|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref> It is the first game released in the SteamWorld series of video games.<ref>{{Citation|title = The SteamWorld Timeline – The Engine Room #1|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBJ0wSI88-g|date = 2015-09-10|accessdate = 2016-02-02|last = Image & Form}}</ref>

The game is set in the same universe as ''[[SteamWorld Dig]]'' without being a direct sequel.<ref name=":0" />

''SteamWorld Heist'' was initially released on [[Nintendo eShop]] on [[Nintendo 3DS]] in Europe, the Americas, Australia and New Zealand on December 10, 2015. It is expected to be released on [[Steam (software)|Steam]] ([[Microsoft Windows|PC]]/[[Mac OS X|Mac]]/[[Linux]]), [[PlayStation 4]], [[PlayStation Vita]], [[Xbox One]], [[Wii U]] and [[iOS]] in 2016.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Heist – Official Website {{!}} Image & Form Games|url = http://imageform.se/game/steamworld-heist/|website = Image & Form Games|accessdate = 2015-12-15|language = en-US}}</ref>


== Gameplay ==
== Gameplay ==
In '''''SteamWorld Tower Defense''''' the player controls an army of steam-powered robots. The aim of the game is to take down human invaders in their attempt to steal gold and other minerals from the robots' mining facilities. The player can build attack robots and use their abilities to take down wandering troops of humans invaders in a tower defense-style gameplay. There are several difficulty levels.<ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Tower Defense {{!}} Image & Form Games|url = http://imageform.se/game/steamworld-tower-defense/|website = Image & Form Games|access-date = 2016-02-02|language = en-US}}</ref>
'''''SteamWorld Heist''''' is a [[Side-scrolling video game|side-scrolling]] [[strategy game]] with focus on skill rather than chance. The core gameplay consists of recruiting a team of steam-driven robots, boarding enemy spaceships and taking down rivalling robot factions in [[Turn-based strategy|turn-based]] [[shootout]]s. A majority of the game's levels are [[Procedural generation|procedurally generated]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = Hands On: Reaching the Depths of Space in SteamWorld Heist|url = http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/09/hands_on_reaching_the_depths_of_space_in_steamworld_heist|website = Nintendo Life|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>

In battle, the player controls the aiming of all firearms and can bounce bullets off the environment for [[ricochet]]ing trick shots. As the game progresses, players can upgrade and customize their robot crew with different abilities, weapons, and [[hat]]s. Some weapons are equipped with [[laser sights]] to assist the player with the free aiming.<ref name="nintendolife.com">{{Cite web|title = Video: Check Out This Explanation of How Steamworld Heist Plays|url = http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/12/video_check_out_this_explanation_of_how_steamworld_heist_plays|website = Nintendo Life|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>

The game has over 100 different weapons and almost 100 hats to collect.<ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Heist Will Have Over 100 Weapons and Nearly 100 Hats|url = http://www.nintendolife.com/news/2015/12/steamworld_heist_will_have_over_100_weapons_and_nearly_100_hats|website = Nintendo Life|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref> These can be found as [[treasure]] during missions or bought in designated shops. Hats are primarily obtained by shooting them off opponents' heads and collecting them.<ref name="nintendolife.com"/>

After finishing the game players have the option to start the game again with [[New Game Plus|New Game+]].<ref name=":0"/>


== Reception ==
== Reception ==
''SteamWorld Heist'' on Nintendo 3DS has received positive reviews from critics, with a current score of 86/100 on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Heist|url = http://www.metacritic.com/game/3ds/steamworld-heist/critic-reviews|website = Metacritic|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
''SteamWorld Tower Defense'' on Nintendo DSi has received favorable reviews from critics, with a current score of 71/100 on [[Metacritic]].<ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Tower Defense|url = http://www.metacritic.com/game/ds/steamworld-tower-defense|website = Metacritic|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref>
* 9.5/10 - [[Nintendo World Report]]: ''"The definitive Nintendo 3DS game of 2015 is here. No joke."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Heist Review - Review|url = http://www.nintendoworldreport.com/review/41623/steamworld-heist-3ds-review|website = Nintendo World Report|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* 8.0/10 - [[IGN]]: ''"Well-crafted, smooth graphics. SteamWorld kind of rocks!"'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Tower Defense (Nintendo DSi)|url = http://www.ign.com/games/steamworld-tower-defense-139715/dsi-74593|website = IGN|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref>
* 9/10 - [[Nintendo Life]]: ''"Excellent."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = Review: SteamWorld Heist (3DS eShop)|url = http://www.nintendolife.com/reviews/3ds-eshop/steamworld_heist|website = Nintendo Life|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* 24/30 - [[WiiLoveIt|WiiLoveIt.com]]: "''Hardcore fans of the genre will appreciate this release a lot."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Tower Defense - Wiiloveit.com|url = http://www.wiiloveit.com/games/steamworld-tower-defense|website = www.wiiloveit.com|access-date = 2016-02-02}}</ref>
* 8.8 - [[IGN]]: ''"SteamWord Heist stole my heart."'' <ref>{{Citation|title = SteamWorld Heist Review - IGN Video|url = http://www.ign.com/videos/2015/12/11/steamworld-heist-review|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* 8.5/10 - [[Destructoid]]: ''"Everyone can find something they’ll like."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = Review: SteamWorld Heist|url = http://www.destructoid.com/review-steamworld-heist-324048.phtml|website = Destructoid|publisher = |accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* 5/5 - [[US Gamer]]: ''"I loved SteamWorld Heist and I think everyone should play it."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = SteamWorld Heist 3DS Review: A Gem of a Tactics Game|url = http://www.usgamer.net/articles/steamworld-heist-3ds-review-a-gem-of-a-tactics-game|website = USgamer.net|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* 5/5 - [[Daily Mirror]]: ''"As much a work of art as a video-game."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = Steamworld Heist review: as much a work of art as a video-game|url = http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/technology-science/technology/steamworld-heist-review-much-work-6995469|website = Daily Mirror|publisher = |accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* 4/5 - [[Hardcore Gamer]]: ''"SteamWorld Heist exudes charm and goodwill."'' <ref>{{Cite web|title = Review: SteamWorld Heist |url = http://www.hardcoregamer.com/2015/12/22/review-steamworld-heist/183691/|website = Hardcore Gamer|publisher = |accessdate = 2015-12-27}}</ref>


== Soundtrack ==
== Trivia ==
The game's official soundtrack '''''Music From SteamWorld Heist''''' is composed and recorded by the [[steampunk]] band [[Steam Powered Giraffe]]. The band members appear in different bars throughout the game performing songs from the soundtrack.<ref>{{Cite web|title = Steam Powered Giraffe {{!}} Official Website of Steam Powered Giraffe|url = http://steampoweredgiraffe.com/|website = steampoweredgiraffe.com|accessdate = 2015-12-15}}</ref>
* On their official YouTube channel, Image & Form revealed that ''SteamWorld Tower Defense'' is the hardest game the studio has ever created. Apparently, the game's lead developer is the only of all Image & Form employees to ever finish the game.<ref>{{Citation|title = Why Each SteamWorld Game is Different – The Engine Room #2|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w2QVKPY3NXk|date = 2015-09-18|accessdate = 2016-02-02|last = Image & Form}}</ref>
* The game is set before the events of [[SteamWorld Dig|''SteamWorld Dig'']] and [[SteamWorld Heist|''SteamWorld Heist'']]. <ref>{{Citation|title = The SteamWorld Timeline – The Engine Room #1|url = https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBJ0wSI88-g|date = 2015-09-10|accessdate = 2016-02-02|last = Image & Form}}</ref>


== External links ==
== External links ==
* [http://imageform.se/game/steamworld-heist/ Official ''SteamWorld Heist'' website]
* [http://imageform.se/game/steamworld-tower-defense/ Official ''SteamWorld Tower Defense'' website]
* [http://imageform.se Developer's website]
* [http://imageform.se Developer's website]


== References ==
== References ==
{{Reflist}}

[[Category:2015 video games]]
[[Category:2015 video games]]
[[Category:Action-adventure games]]
[[Category:Action-adventure games]]

Revision as of 16:20, 2 February 2016

SteamWorld Tower Defense
Developer(s)Image & Form
Platform(s)Nintendo 3DS as Nintendo DSiWare
ReleaseJuly 5th, 2010
Genre(s)RTS, Tower Defense
Mode(s)Single-player

SteamWorld Tower Defense is a tower defense video game with steam-driven robots by Swedish video game developer Image & Form. It was released digitally on Nintendo DSi in North America, Europe and Australia on July 5th, 2010.[1] It is the first game released in the SteamWorld series of video games.[2]

Gameplay

In SteamWorld Tower Defense the player controls an army of steam-powered robots. The aim of the game is to take down human invaders in their attempt to steal gold and other minerals from the robots' mining facilities. The player can build attack robots and use their abilities to take down wandering troops of humans invaders in a tower defense-style gameplay. There are several difficulty levels.[3]

Reception

SteamWorld Tower Defense on Nintendo DSi has received favorable reviews from critics, with a current score of 71/100 on Metacritic.[4]

  • 8.0/10 - IGN: "Well-crafted, smooth graphics. SteamWorld kind of rocks!" [5]
  • 24/30 - WiiLoveIt.com: "Hardcore fans of the genre will appreciate this release a lot." [6]

Trivia

  • On their official YouTube channel, Image & Form revealed that SteamWorld Tower Defense is the hardest game the studio has ever created. Apparently, the game's lead developer is the only of all Image & Form employees to ever finish the game.[7]
  • The game is set before the events of SteamWorld Dig and SteamWorld Heist. [8]

References

  1. ^ "SteamWorld Tower Defense". www.nintendo.com. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  2. ^ Image & Form (2015-09-10), The SteamWorld Timeline – The Engine Room #1, retrieved 2016-02-02
  3. ^ "SteamWorld Tower Defense | Image & Form Games". Image & Form Games. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  4. ^ "SteamWorld Tower Defense". Metacritic. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  5. ^ "SteamWorld Tower Defense (Nintendo DSi)". IGN. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  6. ^ "SteamWorld Tower Defense - Wiiloveit.com". www.wiiloveit.com. Retrieved 2016-02-02.
  7. ^ Image & Form (2015-09-18), Why Each SteamWorld Game is Different – The Engine Room #2, retrieved 2016-02-02
  8. ^ Image & Form (2015-09-10), The SteamWorld Timeline – The Engine Room #1, retrieved 2016-02-02
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