Steel Diver: Sub Wars
Steel Diver: Sub Wars, développé et publié par Nintendo, est sorti le 12 février 2014 sur Nintendo 3DS. Classé dans les genres aventure et stratégie, le titre est décrit comme un shooter à la première personne stratégique et successeur de Steel Diver.
Le jeu propose un combat subaquatique stratégique demandant plus de tactique que les shooters habituels, les joueurs devant naviguer à bord de sous-marins lourds tout en devançant leurs ennemis. Il permet des affrontements locaux en équipe de quatre contre quatre ainsi que des batailles en ligne contre des joueurs du monde entier, à condition que chacun télécharge le jeu de son côté.
Steel Diver: Sub Wars a reçu une note agrégée de 70,00. La presse a salué certains de ses aspects : Nintendo Life a ainsi évoqué un mode multijoueur en ligne très agréable, tandis que l'Official Nintendo Magazine UK a estimé que son rythme mesuré constituait un tournant rafraîchissant pour le shooter. De leur côté, des joueurs sur Metacritic ont exprimé des avis positifs, certains jugeant qu'il s'agit de l'un des meilleurs jeux free-to-play sur 3DS avec une courbe de compétence marquée, une communauté autrefois dynamique et des vaisseaux intéressants, d'autres le décrivant comme l'un des jeux Nintendo les plus sous-estimés, proposant une expérience FPS unique et peu conventionnelle mais profondément plaisante.
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Avis des critiques et joueurs
Critiques de la Presse (Metacritic)
« Whether or not you're willing to pay for some extra features, Steel Diver: Sub Wars features a highly enjoyable online multiplayer mode; that's something, perhaps, that the 3DS has missed so far. Since it's free, you have no excuse not to check it out — perhaps you'll even like it so much that you'll spend some money. »
« Its measured pace is precisely what makes it such a fresh twist on the shooter. [Apr 2014, p.82] »
« Better and more focused than its precursor. The slow, calculated multiplayer matches afford plenty of opportunity for strategic fun, though the single-player mode is more a tutorial than a substantial component. »
« Steel Diver: Sub Wars is an interesting underwater FPS, and it also proposes an intelligent use of free to play mechanics. »
« Steel Diver: Sub Wars is a great follow-up to game that had potential, but just wasn’t meaty enough to meet expectations. Sub Wars’ addition of multiplayer more than makes up for the past game’s brevity. When it works, it’s a blast to play; however, you may see more error messages than subs. »
« Steel Diver: Sub Wars is a well made arcade shooter with some tactical gameplay. Its single player is rich and satisfying, and the online multiplayer is engaging and addictive. However, its main point is the free-to-play model Nintendo has chosen to adopt: it's really sincere and consumer-friendly, and all gamers should wish more and more producers to adopt it. »
« After few experiments with Wii Sports Club and Wii Karaoke U, Nintendo understands how free-to-play should be done, and publish a good multiplayer game with his own peculiar pace. Unfortunately there are too few maps and options. »
« A great improvement over its predecessor, Steel Diver: Sub Wars is successful at putting the player in a submarine environment, recreating several aspects of these vessels within the boundaries set by the 3DS. The overall short length of its one player mode and the lack of options on multiplayer mode end up becoming obstacles on its route, but this is a title that will not disappoint. »
Avis des Joueurs (Metacritic)
« One of the best free to play games on the 3DS. A game with quite a skill cap, a once thriving community and some really cool ships. »
« One of the most overlooked Nintendo games of all time. The game offers a wholly unique FPS experience which while unconventional, is deeply enjoyable. It's a free-to-play title as well, and offers the entire multiplayer experience free of charge. There are options for paid upgrades, but they aren't particularly obtrusive and it's a great title regardless. Multiplayer is the main focus, with the single player acting largely as a tutorial. The online and offline matches can be quite tense, and a great deal of skill is required to excel. The inclusion of Morse code as a means of communicating with other players is somewhat genius, and adds to the authenticity of the game. The stage selection also includes a few off the wall selections like a fish tank, swimming pool, and hot springs, which contrasts hilariously with the otherwise realistic tone and visuals. A fantastic game, I hope to see the Steel Diver series continue in the future by expanding on the rock solid foundation established with Sub Wars. »
« I simply adore this game. Single player is short but very fun and the multiplayer is the main draw. I have played this game for hours on end and the only reason im not playing it right now is that the 3ds i had it on broke ️. »
« The single player missions are fun enough, but not something you would play overly many times. But multi-player is where this truly shines, its gameplay is simple but addictive when pitched against other human players. As a free to play game, one really can't complain. But as you progress to higher levels and get matched up with more seasoned players, you would find that your "free to play" sub somewhat inferior. I wouldn't jump in to buy the Premium version of this game, but as an option you could buy a DLC sub for $1 and be pretty much on par with the premium players. But all in all still good addictive fun that would last you a good many hours of fun with at a price point which is basically Zero. »
« Steel Diver Sub Wars is a solid game overall, but with the limited stages of the campaign, the free version lacks any reason for me to buy the full version other than the gameplay itself, which is still very good. Recommended for short bursts of time if you do not want to buy the full version. »
« The fact that you don't have to spend a singe penny to play this game is awesome. Notice how I say game and not demo. The full game is really more of an expansion pack if anything. The fact that it's multiplayer makes it that much more appealing. Seriously you have no reason not to have this game. NO REASON! »
« This game is programmed by bullies. In "Matched Skills" mode, once you hit Level 30 you are paired with anybody up to level 99! In other words, people even 69 levels higher than you with MUCH better subs will be placed with you. You will do nothing but lose for many, many levels, advancing by 20 or 30 points a game where you need over 2000 to get to the next level. Does this sound like fun? It's not. Probably the only ones having fun are the programmers who gave themselves Level 99 during playtesting. »
« Steel Diver:Sub Wars is a fun take on the franchise and is a great game.While the single player is shallow,the multiplayer is obviously the main focus and is a great,unique,and enjoyable shooter. »
