Tag: Steamworld Heist
Review SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition (Switch eShop)
I love it when a plan comes together
After releasing the sublime SteamWorld Dig, many expected Image & Form to go the safe route of producing a follow up that more or less built on that foundation. Though we would eventually receive SteamWorld Dig 2, the company chose to defy expectations and make SteamWorld Heist, a game which belongs to...
News SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition Storms onto Nintendo Switch This Year
A late Christmas present
With SteamWorld Dig 2 being a tremendous success on the Nintendo Switch, we at Nintendo Life Towers thought it would be only a matter of time before more titles from the excellent Image & Form would make their way to the hybrid system. And now we're very happy to confirm that SteamWorld Heist: Ultimate Edition is...
Review SteamWorld Heist (Wii U eShop)
Now in steamy HD
Though Image & Form's most notable sales and critical breakthroughs have been on the 3DS, its games often cry out to be played in HD. The SteamWorld titles evoke an utterly charming steampunk aesthetic, with clunky and scrappy robots shining at full resolution on a TV. SteamWorld Heist was another hit for the studio on 3DS, but...
Video Image & Form Talks SteamWorld Heist on Wii U and States Its Next Project Will Be in the Series
Keep an eye out for an NX gag, too
SteamWorld Heist is out this week on the Wii U eShop, and is also coming to stores as the SteamWorld Collection. Quite a number of players have been waiting for the HD version, and now will have the chance to play it on Nintendo hardware. The latest 'Engine Room' video from Image & Form talks about the Wii U...
News Multiple Discount Options Coming with SteamWorld Heist on Wii U
Launch and loyalty deals
Earlier today we shared the usual Nintendo Download Update details for Europe, which included the details for SteamWorld Heist arriving on Wii U. Well, some of the details. Though its full price will be $19.99 / €19.99 / £14.99, Image & Form has passed on details of launch promotions it's running when the game...
News Image & Form Confirms DLC Hat Pack for SteamWorld Heist
And you can design one of them
SteamWorld Heist has a lot of hats, a risk-reward part of the game where you sacrifice kill shots in the quest to add a nice top hat to your collection. It's one of the quirkier aspects of the game, and is no doubt all the more popular for it. Image & Form has now confirmed that it's going to produce Hat Pack DLC,...
Video Image & Form Reiterates That SteamWorld Heist is Coming to Wii U 'Pretty Soon'
Hints at cross-buy discount, too
SteamWorld Heist may be one of the top games to have arrived on the 3DS eShop in 2015, but some have been patiently awaiting HD iterations. PS4 is first up on this score (along with Vita) but has seen its release pushed back a little to (hopefully) come out alongside the PC version. For Nintendo gamers, of course,...
News SteamWorld Heist Dated for PS4 and Vita, Wii U Version Still "In the Works"
Gawk at some steamy HD screenshots
SteamWorld Heist has been an excellent title to date on the 3DS eShop, with 'The Outsider' DLC recently giving players a little more content. Many have been waiting for the HD version, however, and there's now been some progress on that front. In the latest episode of 'The Engine Room', Image & Form has...
Video Looking at Steamworld Heist's Ambitions Beyond The Outsider DLC
"I certainly hope to create more DLC"
Right now there's a lot of buzz around the new DLC for Steamworld Heist (out now), with its new character Fen, levels, weapons and (most importantly) expanded hat collection. Talking to Image & Form CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson about the new content it was interesting to hear how Image & Form is approaching...
Interview Image & Form Gives Us the Full Lowdown on the SteamWorld Heist: The Outsider DLC
"We make content. Content costs money."
SteamWorld Heist was one of the best eShop games of 2015, on either platform. It made its debut on 3DS, establishing its reputation ahead of the HD version rolling out this year. It already offers a lengthy campaign to show off the skill-based strategy gameplay, but Image & Form is going further with The...
News SteamWorld Heist's DLC, The Outsider, Is Coming on 28th April
It's getting steamy in here
SteamWorld Heist was one of the best 3DS eShop in 2015, and scooped various Game of the Year awards to demonstrate that point. Image & Form has maintained that there's more to come, however, and the good news is that it's not far away. The studio has confirmed that 'The Outsider', which is paid DLC, will land on 28th...
Video Image & Form Publishes Q & A on Its SteamWorld Heist Nintendo Direct Appearance
Down to the nuts and bolts
With SteamWorld Heist on the way to HD systems this year and with an update and DLC in our near future, Image & Form's title is heading into an important post-launch phase. In its latest Engine Room videos, however, the studio has been looking back to its Nintendo Direct appearance (in North America and Europe) in...
News SteamWorld Heist's DLC is Called "The Outsider", and is Coming Very Soon
HD version also to go on show at PAX East
Image & Form has been preparing us for the idea of DLC in SteamWorld Heist for quite some time, and has now given it a name - The Outsider. It's "coming very soon" alongside an update for the 3DS title, with additional languages and "added features" promised in the latter. Considering the enjoyable...
Video Image & Form Gives Behind the Scenes Details On Its Nintendo Direct Appearance
Contributed to an earlier SteamWorld Heist release
SteamWorld Heist was a terrific arrival on the 3DS late last year, earning various Game of the Year awards including our Reader's 3DS eShop Award for 2015, and re-affirmed Image & Form as a leading 'Nindie' developer. A key part of the promotion for that title came with its appearance in the...
Video Steam Powered Giraffe Answer Fan Questions on SteamWorld Heist and Its Soundtrack
We support the statement that top hats are the best
SteamWorld Heist is a game with many qualities, and one of these is most certainly the soundtrack. Image & Form teamed up with US band Steam Powered Giraffe, a neat three-piece group that performs and writes music in the steampunk aesthetic. The band has now hosted an episode of Image &...
Video Image & Form Re-Affirms SteamWorld Heist DLC Plans and Talks Over Captain Piper's Origins
Also shows off concept art and more
Following the release of SteamWorld Heist on 3DS last year, Image & Form has been stepping up its efforts this year in working on a fresh update and ports for other platforms. It's also continued its 'Engine Room' series of videos, answering fan questions and giving some insights into its work. The latest...
Video Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld amiibo Prospects and SXSW GOTY Nomination
It's possible, but which character should it be?
With the Shovel Knight amiibo out in the wild, Yacht Club Games has cleared the path for other Nindies to contemplate their own amiibo figures. As the studio explained to us, once Nintendo gave the all clear the Nindie did the vast majority of the work; as the first company to do its own amiibo, it...
Video Take a Quick Look at Some Cool SteamWorld Heist Trick Shots
Steampew-pew
SteamWorld Heist has proven rather popular so far on the 3DS eShop, but for those yet to dive in there can still be a little confusion over what kind of game it is. It's nothing like SteamWorld Dig, for one thing. So when we say it's a 2D skill-driven turn-based strategy game, putting together the pieces without play
News Image & Form Hails SteamWorld Heist as "an Even Bigger Success Than SteamWorld Dig"
Language update delayed, with "new surprises and lots of polish" promised
SteamWorld Heist was a late year treat for 3DS owners in 2015, serving up a hugely accomplished follow-up to the much loved SteamWorld Dig. Its blend of charming steampunk visuals, a humorous script and clever 2D turn-based strategy worked rather well, seemingly impressing...
Video Image & Form Launches Its Final SteamWorld Contest for 2015
Win the soundtrack, a stylish hat, games and more
SteamWorld Heist was one of a few high-profile and distinguished titles to land on the eShop in December, and unsurprisingly developer Image & Form is getting ready to step back and take a break for the Holidays. It's released one final episode of 'The Engine Room', however, with a neat prize on...
And how to get the perfect PEGI rating
Steamworld Heist may be one of the last games to release in 2015, but it's also one of the best. Riding high on Metacritic it looks set to be the highest-scoring 3DS game of the year, and is throwing a spanner in the works of many overeager publication's "game of the year" lists. We sat down with Brjann...
News Image & Form Celebrates SteamWorld Heist Release With an Open Letter to Fans
"Games aren't indie or AAA - they're just better or worse."
We've seen a number of excellent eShop releases in 2015, and a handful of weekly updates that have been rather exciting, but the 10th December Nintendo Download Update is right up there among the best. On Wii U there's Shin'en's FAST Racing NEO while on 3DS there's Image & Form's...
Review SteamWorld Heist (3DS eShop)
You feelin' lucky, steampunk?
When a studio has a surprise hit such as SteamWorld Dig, it would likely be forgiven if a straightforward sequel rapidly followed. That doesn't seem to be the norm on the eShop, however, and Image & Form has produced an ambitious follow-up in the form of a turn-based strategy game with a twist, placing trick shots...
News SteamWorld Heist to Add "Fun Game Stuff" in Free January Update as Launch Trailer Arrives
Extra steamy
SteamWorld Heist is out this week on the 3DS eShop, joining Terraria on the portable and FAST Racing NEO on Wii U; along with some other releases it's looking like a crowded update. Image & Form will no doubt be hoping that the SteamWorld brand and anticipation for the turn-based strategy shooter will see it t
Feature Behind the Scenes of SteamWorld Heist
A look at development, marketing and the game's pitch for success
SteamWorld Heist is out on 10th December on the 3DS eShop, and is a title that's intrigued us from the moment it was first revealed. Its predecessor SteamWorld Dig took off on the 3DS, gaining critical acclaim and a legion of dedicated fans, in the process also helping boost developer...
News SteamWorld Heist Release Date and Pricing Confirmed
The temperature's rising
We're stepping into an exciting period of releases at retail and on the eShop, and one of the most ambitious downloadable 3DS titles on the way has a firm release date and pricing. Image & Form has confirmed that SteamWorld Heist will arrive on 10th December and will have a launch discount until the end of 2015. As...
News Weapon Variety and 60fps New 3DS Performance Outlined in SteamWorld Heist in Community Q & A
Lots of hats up for grabs, too
SteamWorld Heist is approaching a December release, so naturally Image & Form is doing its utmost to build awareness of the release. To that end it's revived its 'Engine Room' video series to tackle some questions from the community. The Q & A picks up on some key points for those curious about the upcoming...
News Image & Form Launches Its Final SteamWorld Heist Ambassador Challenge
Have your words in the launch trailer
As SteamWorld Heist approaches its target of a December release on 3DS, developer Image & Form has announced the final part of its Ambassador Challenge series. These have been community events in which fans have designed hats or come up with slogans, and the winners have won the right to free copies on all...
Gallery Image & Form Shows Off More SteamWorld Heist 3DS Screenshots
Scan the QR code to see in 3D
SteamWorld Heist is due to arrive on the 3DS eShop in December, and as the latest entry in the series to follow SteamWorld Dig is sure to gain plenty of attention when it lands. As those that have been following it will be well aware, however, this 2D turn-based strategy title is a notable departure for the series...
Interview Image & Form Discusses SteamWorld Heist and Its Nintendo Direct Cameo
"I think SteamWorld Heist is on par with some first-party games"
SteamWorld Heist doesn't have a firm release date beyond 'December' quite yet, but the Image & Form title had a welcome boost in exposure in the most recent Nintendo Direct broadcasts. In North America it had a prominent role in an eShop segment provided by Bill Trinen, while in...
News Image & Form Wants Real Life SteamWorld Photos, With Copies of Heist Still Up for Grabs
Hopefully your camera skills aren't too rusty...
We've been sharing a number of the SteamWorld Heist ambassador contests with you here on Nintendo Life, which have formed a neat promotion in which a number of gamers have won copies of the upcoming game across all platforms, from 3DS to Wii U, PC and beyond. The latest contest is now live, and once...
Hands On Reaching the Depths of Space in SteamWorld Heist
We dive into an extended play session with the 3DS title
SteamWorld Heist is certainly one of the most anticipated releases heading to the 3DS eShop this year, coming to the portable first ahead of a slew of HD iterations. The success of SteamWorld Dig on the portable was an integral part of Image & Form's recent momentum, with numerous ports...
All about that Bass
Regular visitors to these pages likely know all about Image & Form's SteamWorld Heist Ambassador challenges - they're contests that give gamers a chance to win copies of the game for every platform, and even some for friends. Free games in exchange for creativity, typically. The latest entry in the promotion should be a...
News You Can Be Sort-Of Famous and Create SteamWorld Heist's Tagline
Needs to be as good as Dig's "A Fistful of Dirt"
Over the past few months Image & Form has run a host of SteamWorld Ambassador challengers, giving winners an opportunity to be the first to play SteamWorld Heist, which is coming to 3DS first this Fall. Its latest challenge is arguably the highest profile yet, and will only have one winner. The...
News SteamWorld Heist Q & A Confirms New Game+, a Typical Playtime and a Silly Number of Hats
"You won't be able to finish in less than 10 hours"
SteamWorld Heist is due in Fall, which means it's not particularly far away. Coming to 3DS first it's the follow-up - not sequel! - to the hugely popular SteamWorld Dig and, as a result, is likely to be one of the portable's biggest download releases this year. As release approaches developer...
News Fresh SteamWorld Heist Screenshots Show Off New Enemy Class
Meet The Royalists
SteamWorld Heist is heading to the 3DS this Fall with a release on Wii U and other platforms to follow, and Image & Form's latest is sure to be one of the eShop's big ticket releases in the remainder of this year. Our chums at Image & Form have kindly provided us with 6 new screenshots of the game which can be seen below...
News Try Not to Get Too Merry While Checking Into SteamWorld Heist's Bars
Hire crew, check missions, buy new gear
SteamWorld Heist is heading to the 3DS this 'Fall', with a release on Wii U and other platforms to follow, and Image & Form's latest is sure to be one of the eShop's big ticket releases in the remainder of this year. The developer is now back to normal in serving up weekly updates, too, this time focusing...
Video Image & Form Talks Gamescom and Shows Off SteamWorld Heist on 3DS
Portable version will be playable at the expo
SteamWorld Heist is one of the biggest titles coming to the 3DS eShop this year, and in fact was duking it out as joint leader Mighty No. 9 in a recent poll we ran. As announced during E3 it's coming to the portable first this Fall, too, so attention is shifting from the HD iteration (which will also...
News Image & Form Tackles SteamWorld Heist E3 Plans, Pricing and Development Progress in Q & A
Not digging too deep, though
With SteamWorld Heist building up, well, steam for its release later this year, the studio's latest Q & A provides some further update on development progress, plans for E3 and planned pricing. As for E3, company CEO Brjann Sigurgeirsson will be in LA to show off the game to the media, including your humble Nintendo...
Gallery Check Out Another Three Exclusive 3DS Screens for SteamWorld Heist
Including a Swab Hat, which is swell
Earlier today Image & Form unveiled the first 3DS screenshots for SteamWorld Heist, showing how the 2D strategy title will shrink down onto the portable. First impressions are pretty positive - we think, anyway - and we can see how the bottom screen will be utilised for control tips, swapping between team...
News Image & Form Unveils the First Screenshots of SteamWorld Heist on 3DS
Steamy
SteamWorld Heist is the eagerly anticipated next release from Image & Form, which is heading to Wii U, 3DS and practically every format available. All of the screens and footage shown to date have been for the HD version, yet now the studio's unveiled the first screens for the portable iteration on 3DS. The big positive is that, just...
News Come Up With Witty One-Liners to Become a SteamWorld Heist Ambassador
Plagiarising Bender isn't an option
In recent weeks Image & Form has been keeping the fires burning for the planned Fall release of SteamWorld Heist, which is coming to various platforms including Wii U and 3DS. Its mix of 2D strategy, procedurally generated levels and a quirky premise have made it one of our most eagerly watching download...
Nintendo Life Weekly 15th May 2015
Grab a slice of the weekly pie
Have you been keeping up with all that's been happening with Nintendo recently? We know it can be difficult, so once again we've compiled all of the top news stories, releases, and reviews from the past seven days into one easy-to-swallow video. These videos are heavily annotated, so click on the video to be taken to...
News It's Hats Off to the Latest SteamWorld Heist Ambassador Challenge
For all you doodlers out there
With SteamWorld Heist heading to Wii U, 3DS and a load of other systems later this year, Image & Form is keen to keep its fans busy in the build-up. Part of those efforts are bi-weekly competitions for someone to become a SteamWorld Ambassador; they'll get to play Heist before it comes out and get free copies on...
News Image & Form Answers Questions on SteamWorld Heist Platform Features, Multiplayer and amiibo
Announces the first 'Ambassador' contest winner, too
SteamWorld Heist is certainly one of the highest-profile download-only releases heading to the Wii U and 3DS this year, and ahead of a Fall release window Image & Form is keeping fans informed with weekly updates and contests. Last week the studio launched its first SteamWorld Ambassador...
News SteamWorld Heist to be Playable At Upcoming US and UK Events
PAX East, EXG Rezzed and The Steampunk World’s Fair
SteamWorld Heist is set to be one of the most intriguing download releases of 2015. A follow-up - but not sequel - to the hugely popular SteamWorld Dig, developer Image & Form is aiming to release the title across multiple platforms, including the eShop on Wii U and 3DS. It's a departure for...
News Image & Form Reveals That Steam Powered Giraffe is Producing the SteamWorld Heist Soundtrack
Will appear in-game, too
SteamWorld Dig, the 3DS eShop title — since ported to other platforms including Wii U — propelled Image & Form to prominence among Nintendo gamers and the wider gaming community, so there'll be plenty of attention on the upcoming SteamWorld Heist. Less a sequel and more of a spin-off, it sees the steam-driven robots...
Interview We Loot Image & Form For Insight Into SteamWorld Heist
"We really want to put this out on the 3DS, of course"
Earlier today Image & Form announced SteamWorld Heist, the next entry in the franchise that made its mark and surged to popularity with SteamWorld Dig on the 3DS eShop. It's quite a departure for the steampunk IP, adopting a 2D turn-based strategy approach with healthy doses of resource...
Feature We Go Hands On With SteamWorld Heist, The Next Image & Form Game
“A game about space adventure and survival”
Image & Form, the Swedish development studio that shot to prominence with the success of SteamWorld Dig on the 3DS eShop, which was subsequently ported to Wii U and other platforms, has announced the next game in the SteamWorld franchise. This isn’t a straight-up sequel, however, but a spin-off...