A few days ago, it was revealed that Steamworld Heist will be releasing on 10th December, a little less than a week from now. Those who buy it before the end of the year will receive a discounted price and 3DS buyers will have the added bonus of a home screen theme that will become unavailable once 2016 begins. In order to build hype in the final week before release, Image & Form put out a short video explaining the basics of the game.
Essentially, heists are a combination of turn based and more active combat, all taking place on a 2D plane. Sticking to cover is an absolute must, and players are allowed to either move the character far or exchange a bit of walking distance in order to get a shot in on the same turn. Additionally, shooting is directly controlled by the player, and shots can be ricocheted off of walls in order to hit enemies that are otherwise out of reach. Check it out:
What do you think? Will you be picking this up? What did you think of Steamworld Dig? Drop us a comment in the section below.
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Looks like a lot of fun. Sold!
I was very fortunate to win an ambassador challenge and I'm having a great time so far with this game. Can't wait to see the reactions from the NLife staff and community.
@Gerbwmu If you don't mind me asking how's the 3d? Is there a lot of depth there or is it barely noticeable?
@Spoony_Tech It's noticable(and looking good), but not a selling point i'd say. The gameplay and art-style are the real star here.
Yep, the game is really fun so far! a fine crafted game indead.
Will probably wait for the Wii U version.
@Spoony_Tech - I'm glad Order2Chaos answered the question. My eyes don't work well with 3D so my answer wouldn't have been much help.
@Order2Chaos @Gerbwmu Thank you both for that response.
Looks good I will be buying and playing!
And with this video, I am now sold! Looks like a 2D version of Codename: S.T.E.A.M., which I'll take any day.
@Spoony_Tech You're welcome.
@Gerbwmu Glad to hear you're not offended. It's after the reaction of Spoony_tech I saw the question was directed to you.
tbh, i didn't think this was the game for me but it looks like a LOT of fun. might pick it up after all!
This looks so good, very jealous of those of you that already have it. Wish I'd entered/won one of the ambassador challenges.
I didn't realize it would be turned based, now I am really looking forward to this game. Perhaps this and Fast Racing Neo will be the only games I get between now and Twilight Princess HD.
Between this, Fast Racing Neo & Aperion Cyberstorm (played at uk comic con) I've got my 3 favourite genres to look forward to.
A great year for Nindie games, here's to more in 2016!
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