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SteamWorld Heist II

PS5 Details

Native PS5 application
Yes

Details

Genre
Release Date
August 8, 2024
Metacritic Score
84

Reviews

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Good
  • Fun, challenging turn-based combat
  • Incredible soundtrack
  • Unique gameplay elements like ricocheting bullets
  • Freedom to aim in combat
  • Interesting game world with water crisis
  • Character classes with their own perks and skills
  • Strategy in class combinations
  • Charming features like collectible hats
  • Various weapons available
  • Characters can switch classes
  • Great music that ties the world together
  • Desire to keep coming back to the game
Bad
  • Limited initial arsenal for submarine
  • Loses hats when lost in a mission
Good
  • Great sequel to SteamWorld Heist
  • New environmental setting adds intrigue
  • Turn-based tactical battling is well implemented
  • New Jobs system adds depth to classes
  • Game offers plenty of weapons and gear
  • Better level layouts compared to the original
  • Improved downtime between missions
  • Submarine adds fun diversion
  • Checkpoint system helps correct mistakes
Bad
  • Early difficulty level is straightforward
  • Enemy spawn points can be overwhelming
  • Difficulty spikes in later regions
  • Play might be challenging for new players
Good
  • Swashbuckling tactics adventure
  • Charming writing
  • Fun, humorous characters
  • World feels lived in
  • Hidden areas and shortcuts
  • Turn-based battles
  • Six unique classes available
  • Cog system allows ability transfers
  • Recruit specific Steambots with unique abilities
  • Various mission types
  • Improved gameplay from the original
Bad
  • Overworld exploration is the weakest part of the game

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