Steambot Chronicles: Battle Tournament

 PSP
  • Publisher: Atlus
  • Release Date: Jun 30, 2009
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
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  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 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 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.… Expand
  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. 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 32The 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.… Expand

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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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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
  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.
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  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.
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  3. 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.
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