Chronostation
- March 2, 2020
- Manfromstars
Get on SteamSci-fi Tower Defense real-time strategy with pleasant adaptive music. Play as a commander of a space station which got stuck in a time anomaly.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and engaging tower defense experience with a rogue-lite feel, allowing for varied strategies and replayability.
- Players appreciate the simple yet effective core mechanics, which encourage learning through trial and error.
- The soundtrack and overall concept of the game are well-received, with hints of greatness despite its current limitations.
- The game is criticized for its lack of depth and polish, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking in meaningful progression.
- There are significant issues with gameplay mechanics, such as wonky building placement and a frustrating queue system for aircraft carriers.
- The game is considered too short, with some players feeling that it can be completed quickly without a sense of accomplishment or challenge.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and an interesting core mechanic, but it suffers from a lack of progression and clarity, leading to confusion regarding power management between the main and base ships. While the concept is praised as original, its implementation leaves room for improvement, requiring multiple attempts for players to fully grasp the details.
“It's a little confusing because your main ship has power, and then your base ships also have power, but then it can get broken up. It's not always clear, but it is a cool concept; it's the best original gameplay mechanic in this game, it's just not perfectly implemented.”
“Easy game with no progression in gameplay.”
“This is not gameplay!”
“The core mechanics are simple, though it takes a few run-throughs to get a handle on some of the details.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many users noting that the soundtrack is enjoyable and enhances the overall experience.
“The soundtrack is pretty good too.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story revolves around a single expansive level where players retain knowledge and skills upon dying, allowing them to use resource points to upgrade their weapons. This mechanic adds a unique twist to the narrative, emphasizing progression through repeated attempts.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The narrative is confusing and fails to provide a coherent experience, leaving players frustrated.”
“There is little to no character development, which makes it difficult to care about the outcome of the story.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users report occasional glitches in the game, suggesting that some may have been intentionally disabled by developers to maintain a challenging experience. Overall, stability appears to be a mixed aspect, with some players noting minor issues.
“There are several glitches that disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating to progress.”
“The game crashes frequently, which severely impacts the overall experience.”
“I encountered numerous bugs that made it difficult to enjoy the game.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users feel that the game's wide view may be too close, potentially due to graphical limitations, which could make gameplay easier by allowing players to see everything more clearly.
“The wide view seems too close; maybe it's a graphical limit, or perhaps it made the game too easy to see everything.”
“The graphics feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games.”
“Character models are poorly designed, making it hard to connect with the game world.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate that the outpost system enhances the grinding experience by allowing for resource generation and upgrades, making it easier to manage and improve their capabilities without excessive repetitive tasks.
