Steambot Chronicles (PlayStation 2)

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Description

Steambot Chronicles is set in a "steampunk" styled world in which robots ("trotmobiles") replace automobiles as the primary mode of transport. The protagonist, an amnesiac boy named Vanilla Bean, is found by the girl Coriander on a sea shore. His first task is to get one of those trotmobiles. From there, the game opens up with many options.

You navigate your trotmobile through the game world, sometimes encountering enemies on the way (mostly of robotic kind). The combat is done in real time. You'll also visit many cities and talk to various characters. There are branching dialogues which allow you to treat people differently. Though there is a central plot in the game, there are many subplots and game modes. For example, you can turn your trotmobile into a bus and drive people around. Other modes include a dating sim, a music/rhythm game, a stock-market game, and numerous other play modes.

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Alternate Titles

• "ポンコツ浪漫大活劇バンピートロット" -- Japanese spelling
• "Ponkotsu Roman Daikatsugeki: Bumpy Trot" -- Japanese title

Part of the Following Groups

• Console Generation Exclusives: PlayStation 2
• Gameplay feature: Interior decorating
• Visual technique / style: Cel shaded

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Critic Reviews

Game Shark	Jul 10, 2006	A	100
ZTGameDomain	2006	8.5 out of 10	85
RPGamer	2006	4 out of 5	80
RPGFan	Sep 18, 2009	79 out of 100	79
IGN	May 30, 2006	7.3 out of 10	73
GameSpot UK	May 25, 2006	7.1 out of 10	71
Lawrence	Jun 06, 2006	7 out of 10	70
Worth Playing	Jun 02, 2006	7 out of 10	70
Killer Betties	Jul 26, 2006		60
Game Informer Magazine	May, 2006	5.5 out of 10	55

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Trivia

CERO rating

The game was originally released in Japan with a CERO rating of 12. It was later re-released with a CERO rating of B.

Awards

• GameSpy
  • 2006 – #10 PS2 Game of the Year