Cygnus Enterprises

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Cygnus Enterprises is a single player survival role playing shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Team Miaozi and was released on December 19, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Cygnus Enterprises" is a sci-fi action RPG set on the alien world of Mytilus, where players battle hostile creatures and manage their own base. The game boasts smart AI NPCs that can react to players and the environment in real time, although this feature is powered by a third party and may incur separate costs. Players can also gather resources, craft and trade items, and manage their base and employees for prosperity and happiness.

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63%

Audience ScoreBased on 365 reviews

story51 positive mentions

optimization12 negative mentions

Very good variety of unique weapons, equipment, and skills that open up to diverse builds.
Enjoyable combat system that feels dynamic and satisfying.
Action cutscenes are actually quite spectacular and cinematic.

Devastating bugs that cripple basic gameplay functions or mission objectives.
Poor enemy variety, consisting mostly of recolors with little variation in the long run.
Weak story, dotted by generic characters and anonymous worldbuilding.

story
278 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
76%
6%
The story in "Cygnus" is generally criticized for being weak and derivative, featuring generic characters and a clichéd plot centered around corporate greed and ancient civilizations. While some players find the narrative engaging and humorous, many express frustration with its predictability and the lack of character development, as well as bugs that disrupt gameplay and mission objectives. Overall, the game presents a mix of potential and mediocrity, with a storyline that may not hold players' interest for long.
- “The game features an epic story - literally, in my 13 hours of pretty heavily focusing on progressing I barely scratched the surface.”
- “The plot/story is interesting, but simple and predictable (you're a low-level corporate person who crash lands on a hostile planet, your job is to build a tourism destination to turn a profit for the company and yourself. There is a larger plot of why you crashed and why the creatures on the planet are hostile to uncover and NPCs you meet along the way).”
- “The dialogue and story is compelling to want to keep playing, and I for one would like a floating robot that exercises professional sarcasm in my life.”
- “Weak story, dotted by generic characters and anonymous worldbuilding.”
- “All of this is coated with a glaze of boredom, given by the clichéd, zero-originality, limp-wristed plot that follows the trite concept of 'blah blah, ancient civilization on random planet, humans messed with stuff they can’t understand, corporate greed ensued, everything went to hell.'”
- “This is not good because the story itself is not good - at best it's extremely derivative, it's often edgy to the point of being corny, and being forced to endure that for tens of hours just to unlock the game's basic features does not make the heart grow fonder.”
gameplay
103 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
49%
4%
The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of top-down shooter mechanics and base-building elements that some players find enjoyable and addictive. However, it suffers from significant bugs and optimization issues that can disrupt core gameplay functions, leading to a repetitive experience with a lack of engaging content. While the mechanics are generally sound and visually appealing, many players feel that the game lacks depth and innovation, requiring further refinement and additional features to enhance the overall experience.
- “The gameplay is amazing - varied, fast-paced, highly customizable.”
- “I enjoy the overall flow and story of the game along with some interesting mechanics in the game.”
- “As far as the gameplay goes, I enjoyed the base building, personnel management, minor collecting elements, and quick missions where you drop in for 5 or 10 minutes into a zone and complete various objectives.”
- “It's not engaging and feels like a first pass before a real mechanic is implemented.”
- “The story (is there a story?) isn't interesting or engaging, and the gameplay loop gets really repetitive and boring after the first hour.”
- “I feel like the core gameplay loop needs to be revisited with a lens of 'is it fun?'.”
graphics
48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
34%
6%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the stunning visuals, art style, and consistent aesthetic, while others criticize performance issues and outdated graphics due to the Unity engine. Despite some players enjoying the colorful and detailed environments, there are complaints about high power consumption and frame rate problems, indicating that while the visuals are appealing, they may not perform well on average hardware. Overall, the game is noted for its beautiful graphics and polished presentation, but technical limitations detract from the experience for some users.
- “The game features a detailed sci-fi setting with colorful graphics and atmospheric music.”
- “Good amount of polish, menus feel nice, gameplay and graphics are smooth, all major characters are fully voice acted.”
- “It has beautiful graphics with a more complex combat system than I initially anticipated.”
- “Because thanks to the rotten gutter that is the Unity engine, you can have the same graphics from ten years ago, with 400% less performance.”
- “For $25, it's a cesspool of terrible frame rates, poor rendering, and even worse constant graphical problems.”
- “My PC is average yet it can't run the game smoothly on low graphics.”
optimization
39 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
56%
31%
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, including frequent performance drops, especially in crowded areas, and increasing lag over time, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. While some players report occasional stability, the overall performance is hindered by the Unity engine, resulting in low frame rates and crashes during auto-saves. Many reviewers express hope for future updates to address these problems, as the game is still in early access.
- “There's enough content to easily fill out about 20 hours if you are only sticking to completing the main plot, plenty of side missions and base optimizations to pad that out.”
- “Starting with the positives, I haven't had a single crash yet and only once have I had performance issues which we fixed with a close application and re-launch.”
- “It's pretty fun to play, although there are some areas that can be improved such as optimization of the game.”
- “A top-down ARPG/management hybrid that not only has little to offer in terms of enjoyable gameplay or involving content, but also is crippled by bad optimization and devastating bugs.”
- “The game still has a serious performance problem.”
- “Poorly optimized for Steam Deck.”
grinding
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, with players noting that both the base management and mission structures lack variety and depth. While there is a broad skill tree that offers meaningful upgrades, the overall experience is marred by monotonous tasks and a stamina system that limits resource gathering, leading to a soulless gameplay loop that fails to engage players over time. Many reviewers recommend against the game for both base-building and action RPG fans due to its uninspired execution and grind-heavy mechanics.
- “But in the end, it's just a very tedious, soulless game.”
- “The farmable resources in your area are limited by a daily stamina count, which resets after a finished mission, letting you perform a daily routine that can become a bit tedious and repetitive.”
- “Arpg-part: missions are too short, too often exactly the same and get boring and grindy quickly since there is so little variation in mobs, levels, and mission types.”
music
31 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its quality and atmospheric fit, enhancing the overall experience with its fantastic soundtrack and beautiful beats. However, some players feel that the chill vibe of the music can clash with the intense gameplay, particularly during boss fights, where it may lack the expected intensity. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, with many players expressing a desire for the developers to release it separately.
- “I have to say that both the music and the artwork in the game are just incredible.”
- “The music is just so fitting and it changes depending on if you're building or adventuring.”
- “I actually really like it generally, but the chillout vibe most of the music has is really at odds with the 'fighting for my life with space monsters; why is reloading so slow?!' part of the core gameplay loop.”
- “The music is usually the first thing I turn down in games; I ended up turning it back up on this one.”
- “The music is an absolute dream; I've already found myself just chilling in the base for a bit while doing other things because it's just a nice chill thing to listen to.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players finding the interactions with the assistant robot, Pea, particularly hilarious and well-timed. The story also contributes to the comedic experience, making players laugh at various points. However, some users feel that the overall content is lacking for the price, despite the humor being a highlight.
- “Honestly, the interactions with Pea are hilarious and hit just the right comedic timing.”
- “The story is funny, and I'm looking forward to the complete game.”
- “Plus, the assistant robot Pea is really funny and cute.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is frequently criticized for being buggy, with issues such as audio glitches and repetitive content. While developers are noted for their prompt updates and responsiveness to problems, many users feel the game remains bare bones and has been abandoned, leading to ongoing stability concerns. Overall, the experience is described as tedious and lacking polish.
- “Buggy - Pea's speech audio repeats, is cut short, until the full audio is available, and then it repeats one more time and stops.”
- “I would give it a thumbs up, but it was abandoned and is still very buggy.”
- “But it's a little bare bones and buggy at times, but the developers update pretty frequently and they respond very quickly to issues.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game has low replayability due to its linear content and lack of branching choices, although the inexpensive respec system allows players to experiment with different builds. Custom missions offer minimal replay value as well.
- “The content is linear, respec is cheap so that you can try different builds, and there are no branching choices; replay value is low.”
- “If you sculpt missions by hand, there is little to no replay value.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a shallow cash grab, with users expressing disappointment over the focus on pay-for-useless-features rather than delivering a quality standalone experience. Overall, players are advised to avoid the game due to its exploitative monetization practices.
- “Turning what should have been an awesome standalone hybrid into a shallow cash grab pay-for-useless-features is really not helping... but that's exactly what this is, at the time of this writing.”
- “So it's best to stay far away from this cash grab.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a chill vibe, enhanced by a detailed sci-fi setting, vibrant graphics, and immersive music that collectively create an engaging and colorful experience.
- “The game features a detailed sci-fi setting with colorful graphics and atmospheric music.”
- “Chill atmosphere and vibe.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express deep emotional appreciation for the support received for "Cygnus Enterprises," highlighting a strong connection and gratitude towards the game's community. This sentiment underscores the game's ability to foster a sense of belonging and emotional investment among its players.

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Cygnus Enterprises is a survival role playing shooter game with science fiction theme.

Cygnus Enterprises is available on PC and Windows.

On average players spend around 11 hours playing Cygnus Enterprises.

Cygnus Enterprises was released on December 19, 2023.

Cygnus Enterprises was developed by Team Miaozi.

Cygnus Enterprises has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its optimization.

Cygnus Enterprises is a single player game.

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