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

 3DS
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 144 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 109 out of 144
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 144
  3. Negative: 22 out of 144
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  1. Rtheom
    Mar 18, 2015
    4
    Like others have said, this game will probably be a lot more fun when it becomes a sequel. As it is, it's just too rough. While I like the turn-based gameplay concept, I found that the enemy turns take far too long, and I was spending a vast majority of the game just waiting for them to finish. It might have been better had we been given a full map view during these moments, but we'reLike others have said, this game will probably be a lot more fun when it becomes a sequel. As it is, it's just too rough. While I like the turn-based gameplay concept, I found that the enemy turns take far too long, and I was spending a vast majority of the game just waiting for them to finish. It might have been better had we been given a full map view during these moments, but we're stuck to the POV of one of the characters. This also does get better as you progress through a level, but again, if I'm spending the majority of my time putting my 3DS down, waiting for something I have no control over to pass, that's a problem.

    The camera also has some issues. The over-the-shoulder approach is fine, but I found it difficult at times to determine exactly when my character was considered hidden, or about to run face-first into an enemy that would then proceed to shoot me.

    As it stands, this game just isn't up to snuff. I'd pay maybe 5 bucks for this. I haven't completed it yet, but I'm pretty certain this is also going to be a pretty fast game in the end. I'll definitely be checking out the sequel, but for now, this is a big pass.

    The overall aesthetic of the game, while interesting, is also flawed. The art style isn't bad, but it's very goofy, and with the lacking gameplay, I kinda felt like I was playing a Kids TV show tie-in game.    … Expand
  2. 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 Amiibo DLC didn't even help.

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

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Metascore
69

Mixed or average reviews - based on 69 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 36 out of 69
  2. Mixed: 28 out of 69
  3. Negative: 5 out of 69
  1. GameOver.gr
    Jul 31, 2015
    70
    If you're looking for a good turn based strategy game to take with you on your holidays with your 3DS, S.T.E.A.M. -with its unique story and interesting characters- is a great choice.
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  2. NZGamer
    Jul 10, 2015
    60
    Bring on Fire Emblem: Fates.
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  3. Level7.nu
    Jun 10, 2015
    60
    Codename: S.T.E.A.M is an ambitious take on the strategy genre. A striking visual style and nice voice acting make it stand out from the crowd, but the enemy design leaves a lot to be desired. Sadly, battles also tend to drag out since the most effective way to play is to tackle objectives very slowly, meaning there is little room for meaningful strategic decisions.
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