A quirky platformer with intriguing characters, snappy storytelling and a signature style, "SteamWorld Heist II" is geared to swipe your attention for hours on end.
The latest from indie outfit Thunderful Games, the long-awaited sequel, due out Thursday, doubles down on the whimsy and absurdity that made its predecessor a cult hit.
The game follows the swashbuckling original, which was released back in 2015 on the 3DS. The game quickly made the leap to consoles and PC, and dazzled audiences with its oddball writing, intriguing mission structure and wild character design.
You tag along with Captain Leeway and his goofball crew as you sail the Great Sea and rack up treasure and resources to tangle with a mysterious threat. Via turn-based, side-scrolling gun battles and real time strategy-flavored combat at sea, you set sail through a steampunk-infused world.
Customization is king, with the ability to upgrade your ship, swap out and enhance robotic crew members and adjust your arsenal often meaning the difference between easy success and stiff challenge.
Despite the adherence to the preset formula, there is plenty of fresh content to enjoy. The story is filled with wild twists, and the strange characters you encounter always have something interesting to say. There is also plenty of fun to be had in the offbeat combat system, which encourages strategic maneuvering and trial and error.
"SteamWorld Heist II" may not rewrite the manual, but it manages to recapture the elusive charm that the first game so thoroughly nailed. It should bring a smile to veteran gamers that the SteamWorld ship has dropped anchor yet again.
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