Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

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  • Summary: Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is a new take on strategy games inspired by third-person shooters. Like the Fire Emblem and Advance Wars games before it, Code Name S.T.E.A.M. tasks players with planning out strategic moves using a team of soldiers to do battle with enemy forces. But this game throws aCode Name: S.T.E.A.M. is a new take on strategy games inspired by third-person shooters. Like the Fire Emblem and Advance Wars games before it, Code Name S.T.E.A.M. tasks players with planning out strategic moves using a team of soldiers to do battle with enemy forces. But this game throws a wrench into many of the conventions familiar to the genre.… Expand
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 69
  3. Negative: 5 out of 69
  1. Nintendo Force Magazine
    Apr 20, 2015
    95
    I expected that I'd like Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. – what I didn't expect was to love it. This is a game that fires on all cylinders right from the start and never lets up – it's seriously challenging, charmingly funny and packed with entirely new design ideas every step of the way. Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. is a triumph. [Issue #14: Old vs. New – March/April 2015, p.68]
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  2. Everyeye.it
    May 4, 2015
    80
    There's still room for improvement, but as it is Codename: S.T.E.A.M. is an interesting turn based game, bestowed by a deep and complex combat system, albeit a bit slow.
  3. Eurogamer Poland
    May 22, 2015
    80
    Great combination of ideas from Valkyria Chronicles and XCOM: Enemy Unknown. Not without a few issues, but still addictive for a long time.
  4. ZTGD
    Mar 25, 2015
    75
    Code Name S.T.E.A.M. is a decent action strategy game.
  5. TheSixthAxis
    May 1, 2015
    70
    The historical and literary figures, married with the silver-age comic book visuals make for an engaging world which begs for you to be a part of it. The downside is that the tactical gameplay simply isn’t in the same league as the developer’s other work, rewarding drawn-out, cautious play above any more meaningful tactics.
  6. Gaming Nexus
    Mar 25, 2015
    65
    Code Name S.T.E.A.M. has an interesting premise and an initially appealing aesthetic. But then the gameplay comes along and teams up with a crushing difficulty to deflate what should have been a great piece of hokey Americana.
  7. Polygon
    Mar 14, 2015
    35
    So, there's my deep dark secret, I didn't finish Code Name STEAM. Sneer all you want, but the credit scroll would literally have to include a treasure map to a working jetpack before I'd consider finishing this brutally misguided, horrifically dull debacle.

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  1. Positive: 27 out of 34
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 34
  3. Negative: 2 out of 34
  1. TeutonicTank
    Mar 15, 2015
    10
    A an idea so bad it ends up being one of the best I've ever seen. I don't think the 3DS has many games with as much charm and challengingA an idea so bad it ends up being one of the best I've ever seen. I don't think the 3DS has many games with as much charm and challenging gameplay as this. I happen to be a sucker for Advanced Wars and anything steam punk related so you can see this game delighted me quite well. Also the inclusion of Fire Emblem character was a giant bonus for me. It's nice to see games in the same manner as Xcom pop up… Expand
  2. vitalemrecords
    Mar 14, 2015
    10
    Intelligent System's take on XCOM - the game is so much fun - and online death matches are SO TENSE - If you like Advance Wars and ValkyriaIntelligent System's take on XCOM - the game is so much fun - and online death matches are SO TENSE - If you like Advance Wars and Valkyria Chronicles - you will love this game - my only complaint about the entire experience is the "resign" button being placed right on the bottom of the touch screen - it is problematic - that is about it… Expand
  4. Chimera17
    Nov 1, 2017
    9
    A great game, with an amazing soundtrack, and fun gameplay. there is a lot of flaws. I really want a sequel that fixes this games flaws. TheA great game, with an amazing soundtrack, and fun gameplay. there is a lot of flaws. I really want a sequel that fixes this games flaws. The game is really hard tho. Like, it's really really hard… Expand
  5. drgndrums
    Jun 27, 2017
    9
    Criminally underrated and can be picked up for bargain prices. The very definition of a hidden gem on the 3DS. Patches resolved the biggestCriminally underrated and can be picked up for bargain prices. The very definition of a hidden gem on the 3DS. Patches resolved the biggest complaints on release.… Expand
  6. Lone_Wolf_Sones
    Aug 7, 2016
    8
    Code Name Steam is a new IP from Fire Emblem devs Intelligent Systems. The game has a unique golden age of comics aesthetic and a silly plot.Code Name Steam is a new IP from Fire Emblem devs Intelligent Systems. The game has a unique golden age of comics aesthetic and a silly plot. STEAM is an acronym for "Strike Team Eliminating the Alien Menace." In Japan I believe the title is Abraham Lincoln vs. Aliens. Beneath its goofiness lies an interesting strategy game. You use Steam to move about the map. Positioning and knowing your abilities is key. Place your party members in choke points or on ledges for the tactical advantage your perspective gives. Its a shame this game hasn't sold quite that well as I feel it deserved better than it got. The major criticism of the alien turns taking too long has since been patched. If you love Fire Emblem; give this game a shot.… Expand
  7. Darkvoid4041
    Apr 20, 2015
    8
    Well i beat this last week and... It does what I thought it was meant to do. Hold us over with an action strategy game till Fire Emblem 14Well i beat this last week and... It does what I thought it was meant to do. Hold us over with an action strategy game till Fire Emblem 14 comes out, and if you keep that in mind while playing. You will enjoy the game a lot more.
    This game has a pretty freaking stupidly funny plot, and knows it but it always seemed to put a huge smile on my face when a cut scene would show up. The most memorable one for me is the one i believe at the end of Chapter 3.
    Every character and I mean everyone. you have heard of from somewhere else like Abraham Lincoln, John Henry, Tom Sawyer, Lion, and Scarecrow (from The Wizard of OZ). and its awesome.
    game play is............ it needs improvement but it could be alot worse. It is Fire Emblem esk but it iis still tweaked enough that it feels new by it self.
    The game needs improvement(enemy turns finally are boosted so i can keep my self ocupied with one game) but if it gets a sequel it will be amazing.    … Expand
  8. Review-Z
    May 17, 2016
    0
    weeew man, this game is STIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINKY.

    if i wanted to play a good turn based game, id just play Advance Wars or Fire Emblem. the    weeew man, this game is STIIIIIIIIIIIIIIINKY.

    if i wanted to play a good turn based game, id just play Advance Wars or Fire Emblem. the Amiibo DLC didn't even help.    … Expand

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#27 Best 3DS Game of 2015
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#10 Most Discussed 3DS Game of 2015
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#19 Most Shared 3DS Game of 2015