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NintendoLife - 9
SteamWorld Heist is an entirely different proposition to its predecessor, and that's no bad thing. Its quirky blend of a 2D perspective, allied with turn-based strategy and skill-based attacks, is a surprisingly addictive combination. There's impressive depth to the overall mechanics, and it's all topped off with a level of presentation that's both charming and accomplished. Whether seeking challenging strategy or an entertaining story, this title delivers both in its own unique way and has certainly stolen plenty of our time; we haven't even got all the hats yet.
Nintendo World Report - 9.5
The definitive Nintendo 3DS game of 2015 is here. No joke.
Destructoid - 8.5
SteamWorld Heist is both a great entry point for people who normally shy away from strategy games and a good recommendation for veterans. With a deep combat system and a sliding difficulty scale, pretty much everyone can find something they'll like.
Nintendo Feed - 9
Image & Form have made an amazing game with plenty of substance to keep you coming back, and have somehow managed to top their great work on SteamWorld Dig.
Cubed3 - 9
While not a narrative that would be found in a larger-scale RPG, the story is engaging enough to make keeping track of all the various factions and personalities not only worthwhile, but entertaining. By itself, the gameplay is enough to keep the action moving at an excellent pace, and the mission length is perfect for long grinds, or quick sessions on the go. The adjustable difficulty curve and "easy to learn, hard to master" combat makes it a great starting point for those just getting into turn-based strategy titles, and a point of mastery for genre veterans. Image & Form really showcases its ability to tackle new styles of play, and succeeds on nearly every level with SteamWorld Heist.
Gamer Professionals - 10
Just like the two Star Wars trilogies, Steamworld Heist is just one part of a grander tale. Based on the high quality of gameplay, this is quite possibly the best game I’ve played all year, and the passion Image and Form dedicated to this title shows. Unparalleled customization and intuitive gameplay, combined with a scaling difficulty system makes this easily accessible to any gamer – from the non-strategy savvy to the most hardcore fans.
Metro - 8
SteamWorld Heist is a wonderfully designed, cheerfully entertaining strategy action game. The sort of experience that will hopefully open up more people to styles of games they’d never normally play, while delighting those that already fans.
Nintendo Enthusiast - 9
In the end, SteamWorld Heist does an amazing job at combining different elements from various genres. If you’re a fan of the past entries in the series, then chances are you were curious about this one already, but even if you have no experience with the franchise, because this is a completely different experience, there’s no excuse not to try it out. Any RPG and/or strategy fan should definitely consider giving Heist a try.
We Got This Covered - 5/5
SteamWorld Heist is the best Nintendo 3DS game released in 2015, and its multiple difficulties ensure that both new and veteran tactical gamers can have fun in its wonderful world of robot pirates.
Games Asylum - 9
If you played Image & Form’s SteamWorld Dig then chances are you’ll be in agreement that it was hard to fault. SteamWorld Heist follows suit – it’s one of those rare games that’s hard to criticise without resorting to nitpicking.
US Gamer - 5/5
What more can I say? I loved SteamWorld Heist and I think everyone should play it. Even if you don't normally like tactics games, Heist might be able to change your mind. It might not make a lot of Game of the Year lists, but I can assure you that it is one of 2015's best.
ShackNews - 9
Still, the fact that I want to go back and grind some missions to level up my less developed characters speaks to SteamWorld Heist's longevity and satisfying appeal. Image & Form has another retro-inspired gem here, and has further established that like its denizens, SteamWorld stands for piecing together something great from a box of spare parts.