Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament

 PSP
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 30, 2009
Metascore
54

Mixed or average reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 8 out of 14
  3. Negative: 5 out of 14
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  1. ZTGD
    80
    If you loved the first Steambot Chronicles or if you're in the mood for a GTA-light/Armored Core-light game that's aimed at a younger audience then I would suggest that you should pick this title and pray that Atlus will release the PS3 sequel.
  2. Thunderbolt
    70
    Battle Tournament may lack some of the charm that made the old game so loved, but it’s a decent action adventure in its own right.
  3. GamerNode
    70
    Battle Tournament is a decent action-adventure game that is held back by the grinding repetition of its missions and quests. However, customizing your Trot and fighting others is addictive and fun.
  5. GameZone
    68
    Not a bad title, though a bit on the repetitious side. The game does have some personality and the combat can involve a bit of strategy.
  6. Gamer 2.0
    61
    Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament does a nice job of being a fairly entertaining game, though the short experience that capped at 14 hours for us definitely seems to be an issue when you learn that the game will cost you $39.99.
  7. IGN
    60
    If it weren't for the painful amount of repetition and the grindy nature of everything, Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament probably would have been a lot more fun. The more I played, though, the less I liked it, and by the end I just wanted it all to be over.
  8. Playstation: The Official Magazine (US)
    60
    It's too easy to beat enemies, even in the tournament, by simply running forward and punching repeatedly. [Oct 2009, p.82]
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  9. GamingTrend
    59
    While the battles in the Battle Arena are fun, the slogging you do to get to that point don't make it worth the effort.
  10. My Gamer
    52
    This game is like your Mom telling you to do all your homework and chores before you can go outside and play.
  11. GameShark
    42
    Steambot Chronicles is an extremely fun, non-traditional RPG, while Battle Tournament is a watered down mech fighter with repetitive and time-consuming missions thrown in between fights.
  12. Worth Playing
    40
    All in all, Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament is a pretty bland and boring offering from Irem on the PSP, and it's the first big miss I've played from the company in quite a while. Even if you're a fan of the original PS2 title, you're not missing anything by skipping this one.
  13. GameCritics
    35
    Instead of the friendlier, less-confusing version of Armored Core this UMD could have been, it's a bitterly disappointing also-ran that's in severe need of a tune-up.
  14. Metro GameCentral
    30
    A steaming pile of robot parts that seems to go out of its way to appear more repetitive than it is.
  15. RPGamer
    30
    The occasionally good graphics, and the promise of fighting with fifteen foot tall, steam powered bots will pull in a number of people. Just about every other element of the game, especially the mundane array of quests offered, just feels uninspired and frustrating.

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#61 Best PSP Game of 2009
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#47 Most Discussed PSP Game of 2009

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 10 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 10
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 10
  3. Negative: 2 out of 10
  1. JalexD
    Jul 3, 2009
    10
    As a fan of the highly underrated game that began this franchise, I have to say that this is perfect for portable gaming. It's certainly As a fan of the highly underrated game that began this franchise, I have to say that this is perfect for portable gaming. It's certainly lacking in features in comparison to it's home console big brother (which easily approaches, if not surpasses, the amount of content and freedom found in any Grand Theft Auto title), but as I've said, if you enjoyed the original, then this game will certainly keep you entertained for a good 10-15 hours. And it's worth playing more than once, even if the multiplayer isn't really anything to speak of. Basically, if you played and liked 'Steambot Chronicles' and have a PSP, you should get this right away. But if you've never played the aforementioned game and are unsure about this, go back to the beginning before deciding on this.… Full Review »
  2. Razzee
    Aug 18, 2019
    5
    The only elements Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament shares with its antecessor are the title and the presence of Trotmobiles.The only elements Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament shares with its antecessor are the title and the presence of Trotmobiles. Effortless/repetitive quests, limited exploration, poor storytelling (75% of the laughably predictable plot unfolds at the very end of the game), lack of alternative routes among other things make no justice to the shadow of the original PS2 game. I took 32 hours to finish Steambot Chronicles, while this lackluster spin-off provided with enough content for only 6 hours. To be fair, being able to freely move with a Trotmobile within the city and short loading times are nice improvements.… Full Review »
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