Comments on: Ars Technica Article on Steampunk Games

By: insanity

insanity — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 21:42:35 +0000

I, for one, welcome our new Zeitguyz overlords. Their game is going to be amazing.

By: Joe Sinister

Joe Sinister — Mon, 16 Jun 2008 23:53:19 +0000

There is a shooting game for the Xbox 1 called Gunvalkyrie, which takes place in an alternate 19th century and is very Steampunk! Its backwards compatible with the 360 and is very good IMO. You can find it dirt cheap in most gamestops that still carry xbox 1 games.

By: Cringe

Cringe — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 13:31:35 +0000

The most steampunk game I've played... Syberia 2. Amazon Link

By: Mechanical Mouse

Mechanical Mouse — Mon, 02 Jun 2008 10:11:40 +0000

The Zeitguyz game looks like a steam punk Max Payne. I’m prebooking my pre-order!

By: EdgeyDev

EdgeyDev — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 23:13:47 +0000

Hey guys,

I’m currently working on a heavily steampunk influenced xbox 360 title. This site has provided some great reference for the title. Check it out if you are interested. http://www.edge-of-twilight.com

cheers.

By: GISKARD

GISKARD — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 09:26:13 +0000

Doesn’t anyone remember The Chaos Engine game for the Amiga? Graet two player, and I loved the aesthetics of the game.

By: IncredibleGeek

IncredibleGeek — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 03:51:22 +0000

I have to agree about Arcanum pulling off technology well. It made using tech decidedly different from magic, which just makes it so much better than the usual "sufficient level of technology is indistinguishable from magic."

And when did length become a /bad/ thing? I remember when 50 bucks bought you more than 8 hours of gameplay.

By: John Pfeifer

John Pfeifer — Sun, 01 Jun 2008 01:25:36 +0000

Personally, I found the “extremely time-consuming” nature of Arcanum’s tech system to be a benefit. The author decried the fact that the game took “over 50 hours”, while I found it gave the accomplishments more meaning, and gave me more time to enjoy the overall atmosphere. Compare this to games that are completed far too fast, or pile riduculous amounts of loot on the characters.

By: Skreenname

Skreenname — Sat, 31 May 2008 16:40:08 +0000

@Animus Aqualis: There is always Dark Void coming out next year which has some Steampunk themes. And Damnation is also got Steamish themes. =D

By: Nicodemus Cain

Nicodemus Cain — Sat, 31 May 2008 11:20:34 +0000

I’m disappointed to see that Rise of Nations: Rise of Legends wasn’t given a mention. For those who haven’t played it, one of the factions, the Vinci, were very much steampunk, having any array of clockwork vehicles.