Belt Colony

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Belt Colony is a single player survival simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by GridSky Software and was released on September 8, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

The year is 2040. You, an ex-sergeant, have signed a contract with a large mining corporation in the Belt. Mine ore, build out your outpost, travel to nearby asteroids and collaborate with other belters. Operate a mining outpost on an asteroid. Mine valuable ore from large and small rocks on the surface. Sell the ore to earn credits (the currency in the Belt in the future). Build out your mining …

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

graphics3 negative mentions

Relaxing mining game with a fun concept and good potential for casual players.
The movement in microgravity is well done, and the game is immersive despite being slightly thin in detail.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has made significant improvements, showing dedication to enhancing the player experience.

The interface is opaque, controls are clumsy, and the graphics are outdated.
There is a lack of content, with players maxing out everything in just a few hours and no substantial story.
The game is still in development and lacks essential features like walking and better fuel management.

graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics have been described as reminiscent of late 90s quality, with some users finding them decent but outdated. While the premise of the game is appreciated, there are calls for improved gameplay mechanics, such as the ability to walk, to enhance the overall experience.
- “I like the premise; the graphics are pretty good!”
- “The graphics are reminiscent of late 90s quality, which feels outdated in today's gaming landscape.”
- “The visuals lack detail and polish, making the game feel unrefined.”
- “Character models and environments look bland and uninspired, failing to immerse players.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players report good performance with no major bugs, and the developer is responsive in addressing optimization concerns, including hit boxes and tutorials.
- “I haven't encountered any game-breaking bugs yet, and overall the performance seems fairly good on my rig.”
- “After I left a review, the developer promptly contacted me and addressed all of my initial issues concerning performance, hitboxes, and the in-game tutorial.”
- “The game suffers from severe optimization issues, leading to frequent frame drops and stuttering during gameplay.”
- “Despite the interesting concept, the lack of proper optimization makes it nearly unplayable on lower-end systems.”
- “I experienced constant crashes and long loading times, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
story
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The game's story is generally considered minimal, with some users noting it as nearly nonexistent, while others find it acceptable within the context of a relaxing mining experience. Overall, the narrative aspect does not significantly enhance the gameplay.
- “A relaxing mining game with an engaging story.”
- “Graphics are late 90s quality and there is no story to speak of.”
- “Relaxing mining game with an okay story.”