Steam Detectives
Synopsis
The scene is Steam City, a London-ish city which represents an entire civilization run by coal and steam power. Because of steam, the city is sometimes covered in a mist. Villains take advantage of the steamy mist to hide and execute their evil plans. Only a few dare venture into what's beyond the steamy mist. They are known as the Steam Detectives: Narutaki (and his convertible all-purpose pistol), his nurse-assistant Lingling, and his Megamaton robot Gohliki. (Source: ANN)
Audience Consensus
Steam Detectives is a largely forgotten but enjoyable steampunk detective show with a noir atmosphere. While it may be aimed at a younger audience with a simple plot, it is engaging, has well-developed characters, and a great soundtrack. Most find it a fun watch, especially those who enjoy steampunk themes, though it doesn't particularly stand out.
Strengths
- Atmospheric noir theme
- Decent soundtrack with jazzy themes
- Well-developed main characters and villains
- Respectable animation quality for the 90s
- Recurring plot and characters lead to a conclusion
- Engaging and makes you want to watch the next episode
Weaknesses
- Simple characters and plot
- Other characters are bland
- Episodic nature can be repetitive
- Detective work is secondary to action