Steambot Chronicles

 PlayStation 2
User Score
8.4

Generally favorable reviews- based on 29 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 25 out of 29
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 29
  3. Negative: 4 out of 29
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  1. AndersS.
    Jun 23, 2006
    9
    A great "sandbox" game with a flew flaws that can be overlooked easily because the game is so charming its impossible not to love it!
  2. GarrisonO.
    Oct 5, 2007
    10
    I can't think of anything bad to say about this game, and that's saying something. I've beaten it twice and plan to a third time. It is the best, most underrated game of the year. I'm not sure what the GameCritics reviewer was talking about when he mentioned an "awkward camera" and "stiff controls", because I think the dual-analog control scheme is inventive and I can't think of anything bad to say about this game, and that's saying something. I've beaten it twice and plan to a third time. It is the best, most underrated game of the year. I'm not sure what the GameCritics reviewer was talking about when he mentioned an "awkward camera" and "stiff controls", because I think the dual-analog control scheme is inventive and intuitive, and the camera never bothered me. It was probably the best action RPG of 2006, and is, hands-down, the best RPG I've ever played. So what are you doing, just sitting there? Steambot Chronicles is only $20!!! Go play this game, now!!!… Expand
  3. Razzee
    May 24, 2019
    9
    Steambot Chronicles is an unique experience. Very early in the game, you're introduced to a mecha whose legs are controlled separately by each analog button (similar to both treads of a tank), and it may be frustrating at the start, but you get used to it fast and start to like it. The story is non-linear, with choices given to you during most events of the game. Some do not make anySteambot Chronicles is an unique experience. Very early in the game, you're introduced to a mecha whose legs are controlled separately by each analog button (similar to both treads of a tank), and it may be frustrating at the start, but you get used to it fast and start to like it. The story is non-linear, with choices given to you during most events of the game. Some do not make any difference, others allow you to join a bandit faction, turning the protagonist into a villain, for example. Customizing your trotmobile is very fun, as there are many different components to buy and collect. Playing instruments is not so soothing as it could be, since the English voice actors apparently had no experience with singing at all, and even in the Japanese version (which is hard to find on the Internet) songs are sung in the same unpleasant to hear English. No dual-audio option. There are some side-quests, but good luck trying to trigger and finishing them by your own, since it's too convoluted and time consuming of a task to know what to do next, without resorting to a guide. Moving inside cities with your trotmobile is always a sleep-inducing travel. Well, there are many good and bad things regarding this game, but it's a consensus among who played it that Steambot Chronicles was too ahead of its time when launched. I recommend playing the undub version of this game to make it a more enjoyable experience but, by all means, play Steambot Chronicles.… Expand
  4. JalexD.
    Aug 5, 2007
    10
    I must say that this is my favorite game ever. i regularly play it and haven't gotten bored with it in the year i've owned it. i keep playing thru one way and then starting over and doing things differently. There are still things i haven't done yet, there's so much! i really wish i could find more games with this level of customization. It is truly amazing.
  5. EvasiveGnosis
    Jul 1, 2014
    10
    Steambot Chronicles is easily my favorite game of all time. The characters are interesting and compelling, the interactions between them feel genuine. The game's hand-drawn look is absolutely stunning, and the designs are amazing. The game's only major flaw is it's long and frequent load times, which may break immersion and frustrate players. The game's controls can be confusing to thoseSteambot Chronicles is easily my favorite game of all time. The characters are interesting and compelling, the interactions between them feel genuine. The game's hand-drawn look is absolutely stunning, and the designs are amazing. The game's only major flaw is it's long and frequent load times, which may break immersion and frustrate players. The game's controls can be confusing to those who do not frequently play video games or those with poor manual dexterity. The controls are satisfying when the player grasps them, and are refreshing changes to more traditional control schemes. The game's music plays a central role, and nearly all of it is enjoyable (Players might want to avoid giving Fennel his new guitar, or risk listening to a banshee's screeching for a few minutes).… Expand

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#51 Best PS2 Game of 2006

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Metascore
74

Mixed or average reviews - based on 35 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 15 out of 35
  2. Mixed: 19 out of 35
  3. Negative: 1 out of 35
  1. Play Magazine
    80
    It's an esoteric game that creates some of its own off-center rules while sticking to pleasant tradition. [Apr 2006, p.53]
  2. Official U.S. Playstation Magazine
    90
    Steambot is so much fun and so full of possibilities that, while playing, I mentally outlined not just my next playthrough, but the one after that. [May 2006, p.80]
  3. Game Informer
    55
    The characters are shallow(amnesia strikes again), and the combat utilizes a clunkier version of the "Katamari Damacy" dual-analog controls. [May 2006, p.101]
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