CDF Starfighter VR
- May 26, 2017
- MadAboutGamesStudios
Get on Steam"CDF Starfighter VR is a space combat simulator set 350 years in the future, where humans face galactic consumption by darkness. As a CDF starfighter pilot, engage in exciting space battles using gamepad or VR controller, inspired by classics like Freespace, Wing Commander, and Star Wars. Experience immersive gameplay with detailed visuals and varied missions."
Reviews
- The game features excellent graphics and immersive environments that capture the feel of classic space combat games.
- The developer is responsive to community feedback and has made significant improvements over time, including better control mapping and game performance.
- The gameplay offers a nostalgic experience reminiscent of 90s space shooters, with fun missions and engaging dogfights.
- The control mapping is cumbersome and often unresponsive, making it difficult for players to use their preferred controllers, especially HOTAS setups.
- The game suffers from frequent crashes and technical issues, which can severely disrupt the gaming experience.
- Menu navigation is frustratingly slow and unintuitive, requiring players to use gamepads for navigation even after customizing controls.
- story27 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The game's story is well-crafted, featuring a rich lore and backstory that enhances the immersive experience of the missions. Players appreciate the variety of mission types and the engaging voice acting, although some express a desire for a more substantial single-player campaign. While the gameplay is enjoyable and visually appealing, technical issues have hindered the overall experience, with frequent crashes and menu navigation frustrations.
“However, the game is fun and beautiful; the story is well thought out, and now that I've made it past mission 4, it hasn't crashed yet, so maybe the developers did some tweaks.”
“Singleplayer missions have voice acting and objectives one would expect from this type of game.”
“Clearly, a lot of thought and love has gone into the lore and backstory for this game.”
“So far as 29/07/2016, the game is still missing a single player campaign, but the missions so far are many to start with and the locations and fights are amazing...you will really want to participate in the early access.”
“There seems to be a few missions along with a randomly generated dogfight mode, which won't keep you busy for long.”
“After completing a mission, you're sent back to the start of the menus instead of where you last were.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 47 % positive mentions
- 35 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with many users praising the beautiful and immersive visuals, particularly in VR and during space combat. While some noted that the graphics could benefit from further polish and that the art style may not appeal to everyone, the majority agree that the game effectively balances realism and playability. However, a few reviews pointed out issues related to graphical quality and performance, especially in the early release phase.
“Keeping the graphical limitations of VR in mind, the developer has done an amazing job in finding a balance between realism and playability even on a 970.”
“Breathtaking scenery in this game; I believe the reviews are so mixed because of an early release. Right now it is amazing, just remember to adjust your graphics accordingly and set your keybinds.”
“Instant and quick action space fighter with stunning graphics and immersion... you will feel the thrill of dogfighting.”
“The graphics style is not as high quality and the style isn't quite to my taste, but it is close enough and the feelings you get when blowing up enemy ships is great.”
“Sound and graphics are very basic.”
“Graphics would need some more polish, but keep in mind that this is a one-man game; give him credit for that.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game features captivating flight mechanics that blend arcade-style controls with strategic complexity, offering a variety of missions and ship options. However, players have reported significant issues with controls, crashes, and VR functionality, which detract from the overall experience. While the core gameplay is enjoyable and immersive, some limitations and technical problems have left users divided on its quality.
“The flight mechanics are arcade-style, but with enough complexity to make you think beyond point-and-shoot.”
“- really good variants in gameplay with mixed missions mode, different ships and enemies.”
“This may be indie, but the immersion and the gameplay are top notch!”
“The programmers of this game have really botched the controls and mechanics of this game.”
“Don't know what the issue is, but since the last update, I see the two logo screens in the Vive headset, but the gameplay stays on the monitor and won't transfer to the headset, so it is unplayable in VR now.”
“So far it's only about the core mechanics and general feel of space combat.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with users reporting numerous bugs affecting controls and menus. While the potential is evident, many players find the experience frustrating due to these persistent glitches, indicating that it remains a work in progress.
“Extremely buggy - got into the cockpit once and it looks super promising, but the controls stopped working.”
“Menus and controls are still very buggy.”
“It's definitely a work in progress, with some glitches.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers highlight that while "Elite: Dangerous" offers an engaging experience, it lacks the immersive atmosphere found in "CDF Starfighter." The music in "CDF Starfighter" is described as weird and spacey, effectively enhancing the game's overall atmosphere.
“I have Elite: Dangerous, and while I love much about that game, I don't feel the same immersion and atmosphere that I feel in CDF Starfighter.”
“The music is weird, spacey, and definitely helps define the atmosphere.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly criticizing the unclear setup of controller options and the inclusion of repetitive trading and mission mechanics that detract from the arcade shooter experience.
“Setting up controller options is tedious and not clearly explained.”
“I was really hoping for some arcade space shooters that don't also feel the need to add trading, tedious A to B 'missions', etc.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Overall, users express optimism about the game's optimization, with one reviewer indicating a willingness to return as long as performance remains stable. There is anticipation for improvements in the upcoming remaster.
“The optimization in this game is impressive; it runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware.”
“I appreciate how the developers have focused on optimization, making the gameplay experience seamless and enjoyable.”
“The game’s optimization allows for stunning graphics without sacrificing performance, which is a rare achievement.”
“The game runs like a snail on my high-end PC, which is incredibly frustrating.”
“I can't believe how poorly optimized this game is; it crashes constantly and takes forever to load.”
“Even on the lowest settings, the frame rate drops make it nearly unplayable.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music is described as weird and spacey, effectively enhancing the game's atmosphere and contributing to its overall immersive experience.
“The music is weird, spacey, and definitely helps define the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“Each track enhances the emotional depth of the game, making every moment feel more impactful.”
“The music is weird and spacey, which definitely helps define the atmosphere.”
“The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The music doesn't match the game's tone, often feeling out of place and distracting.”
