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Play Overview
In a steampunk Victorian London, the opening of a new bridge is disrupted when aliens attack. Henry Flemming (from the novel The Red Badge of Courage) and John Henry (a figure from U.S. folklore) are rescued by presumed-dead Presiden Abraham Lincoln and are enlisted into his special task force, S.T.E.A.M., to help neutralise the alien threat. You meet the other members of your team, all characters from folklore or literature (characters from Peter Pan and Moby Dick make appearances), and set out on your mission, travelling the world, defeating aliens, and saving people from danger.
Play involves moving your team of characters through the levels to defeat enemies in turn-based combat. Each stage has a unique objective, such as clearing out aliens, escorting civilians to safety, or rescuing specific characters. The challenge is seeking out your steam action points between moving and shooting.
As you progress you learn that firing different weapons uses differing amounts of steam action points, which requires careful resource management to maximise damage. Ensuring you have enough steam to act always informs your choices. As you play, you unlock new weapons and abilities to experiment with, and coins scattered throughout the level can be used to alter the stats of your team members to suit your play style.
The result is a unique blend of strategic turn-based combat and a fantastical historical steampunk story that combine to create a novel and engaging game where careful planning and tactics are essential.
Our examiner, Ben Kendall, first checked Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. 14 months ago. It was re-examined by Ellen Robertson and updated 7 weeks ago.
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10+ year-olds usually have the required skill to enjoy this game. Still, it's important for parents and guardians to consider the maturity required to process the game content. There is a significant strategy involved in making the best decisions to keep your team safe and defeat the aliens, and players should be able to remain focussed for long periods of time and not get frustrated if they fail a level.
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Game Details
Release Date: 13/03/2015
Out Now: 3DS and 2DS
Skill Rating: 10+ year-olds
Players: 1-2 (2 online)
Genres: Battle, Shooting, Strategy (Fighting, Narrative, Sequencing and Stealth)
Accessibility: 18 features
Components: 3D Third-Person, Blocks and Cartoon
Developer: Nintendo America (@NintendoAmerica)