Captain Forever Trilogy

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Captain Forever Trilogy is a spaceship building game where you construct ships on the fly by capturing parts from defeated enemies. The trilogy includes three games: Captain Forever, Captain Successor with additional modules and ships, and Captain Impostor, which allows for instant cloning of ships. The updated version features a new renderer, new audio, and enhanced visuals for a smoother and more immersive experience.

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Single-Player

91%

Audience ScoreBased on 278 reviews

gameplay14 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Great time killer with a simple idea that is well executed, providing a satisfying experience as players build and upgrade their ships.
The game offers a unique and addictively fun experience, with loads of nostalgic value for those who played the original Flash version.
The multiplayer mode is surprisingly enjoyable, allowing up to four players to engage in chaotic battles together.

The game can be overly difficult, with constant enemy encounters that leave little room for players to enjoy the building mechanics or strategize.
Many players feel that the lack of checkpoints and the punishing difficulty can lead to frustration, making it hard to progress without losing significant progress.
Some players have noted that the game lacks content and replay value after completing it, feeling more like a polished version of the original Flash game rather than a substantial new experience.

gameplay
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
65%
6%
The gameplay is characterized by its challenging and dynamic mechanics, integrating elements of metroid-vania progression and unique building strategies that enhance the core experience. Players appreciate the tight, responsive controls and the engaging loop of scavenging and upgrading ships amidst intense combat, although some feel that the addition of a slow-motion mechanic could improve the experience. Overall, the game is praised for its depth, personality, and innovative approach, despite some criticisms regarding the evolution of its mechanics in sequels.
- “Challenging and fun with mechanics that were ahead of its time.”
- “The gameplay is tight, responsive, and non-stop.”
- “The gameplay loop of this game is not interesting.”
- “However, the third game is less of an advancement of the series and more of a twist on the mechanics.”
- “The gameplay ends up very dynamic and varied because the heat of battle doesn't leave a lot of time to attach things nicely, and depending on how many other ships you pissed off in the meantime, you may lose more parts in the process of attaching things than you gained.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
53%
11%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a minimalist, vector-style aesthetic that evokes a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic titles, enhanced by updated visuals and sound. Players appreciate the stylized simplicity, which complements the gameplay and immerses them in the game's hostile universe. Overall, the remastered version offers a significant graphical and performance improvement while maintaining a consistent and engaging atmosphere.
- “It feels like a remastered version of Farb’s original vision for the games with updated sound, music, and clean, optimized visuals.”
- “The difficulty and obtuseness definitely makes it feel like a game from that era, which is fitting considering the vector-style graphics and strange story elements given through the various 'read mes' before starting each game.”
- “The graphics and audio are simple, but stylized, and the atmosphere they help build really helps sell the hostility that the universe you're fighting in has for you.”
- “For such minimalist graphics, the atmosphere really draws you in - I especially love the commentary from other ships in the corner of your eye.”
replayability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
56%
27%
17%
Overall, the game is praised for its strong replayability, with many players enjoying the ability to continuously test new designs and challenge themselves. While some note a decline in replay value after completing certain modes, the unique concept and engaging gameplay keep players returning for more. Many reviewers highlight the game's balance of fun and replayability, making it a favorite for long-term enjoyment.
- “This is a fantastic game with a great deal of replay value.”
- “Much of the value of this game comes from replayability, continuously testing new designs or challenging yourself.”
- “This game has always been one of my favorites, it has such a unique concept and unlimited replayability.”
- “But once you beat the clones, it doesn't really have that much replay value.”
- “I never liked Imposter, but with this version, it feels a lot more playable, and I found myself starting to get into it more.”
- “Much of the value of this game comes from replayability, continuously testing new designs or challenging yourself, or what have you.”
story
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
19%
62%
19%
The story aspect of the game is described as confusing and often obtuse, with many players struggling to grasp its narrative. While some appreciate the mysterious elements woven into the gameplay, others note the lack of a clear quest line or coherent storyline, likening it to a retro experience. Overall, the remastered trilogy offers improved graphics and dialogue, but the story remains a point of contention among players.
- “It pleases me greatly to be able to say that joy has persevered and can be found right here, in the Captain Forever trilogy, along with a great deal of improvements and a mysterious story embedded into the very makeup of the game itself.”
- “This is a jazzed-up 3-in-1 remaster of Captain Forever, Successor, and Impostor (demo: captainforever.com) with funkier graphics and sound, more eccentric dialogue, a more fleshed-out story, and fancy new parts.”
- “The difficulty and obtuseness definitely makes it feel like a game from that era (all three games feel that way actually), which is fitting considering the vector-style graphics and strange story elements given through the various 'read mes' before starting each game.”
- “I wish I could go over the story, but I'm honestly not sure what the story even is.”
- “What story is present seems about as obtuse as the rest of the package.”
- “No story, no quest line, just an asteroids clone with some added parts/abilities.”
music
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many users praising the "dope soundtrack" and its enjoyable synth compositions that enhance the gaming experience. Players appreciate the updated sound design, which feels like a remastered version of the original vision, and find it easy to engage with the game while listening to other audio, such as podcasts. Overall, the music adds a fun and strategic layer to gameplay, with specific recommendations like Jon Hopkins' "Singularity" enhancing the experience.
- “Dope soundtrack.”
- “I don't remember there being music ages ago, but it's decent synth music found in this release.”
- “I don't remember there being music ages ago but, it's decent synth music found in this release.”
- “The musical ding of hundreds of lasers firing.”
- “It feels like a remastered version of Farb’s original vision for the games with updated sound, music, and clean, optimized visuals.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
38%
The game's atmosphere is effectively crafted through its minimalist yet stylized graphics and audio, which enhance the sense of hostility in the universe. Players appreciate how these elements create an engaging experience that draws them back, complemented by unique gameplay modes that add depth to the overall ambiance. The subtle commentary from other ships further enriches the immersive quality of the game.
- “The graphics and audio are simple, but stylized, and the atmosphere they help build really helps sell the hostility that the universe you're fighting in has for you.”
- “For such minimalist graphics, the atmosphere really draws you in - I especially love the commentary from other ships in the corner of your eye.”
- “If you're after an innovative, elegant, intelligent bit of game design with all the right priorities, not to mention style and atmosphere... in a simple, clean-cut package that sucks you back to it years later...”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game is praised for its excellent optimization, featuring stable performance and enhanced visuals that significantly improve upon the original browser version. Players appreciate the unique concepts and challenging gameplay, noting that the remastered elements, including updated sound and music, contribute to a polished experience that justifies its low price.
- “The concepts are unique, the gameplay can be challenging, and the performance and stability are spot on.”
- “It feels like a remastered version of Farb’s original vision for the game with updated sound, music, and clean, optimized visuals.”
- “I definitely think its low price warrants the purchase, as each mode in itself is a greatly new way to play Captain Forever, and it's a pretty major graphical improvement and performance improvement over the original browser version.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is effectively integrated, balancing tones of desolation with lighthearted moments, such as the whimsical tunes created by firing lasers. This blend contributes to an engaging and enjoyable experience, even for those unfamiliar with the original browser version.
- “Not having played the original browser version much, I can't really tell how much things have improved, but it all fits very well in its tones ranging from desolate to humorous, and your lasers forming a little tune as they fire.”

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