Cygnus Enterprises

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 181 reviews
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  • graphics
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"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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62%
Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews
story25 positive mentions
grinding19 negative mentions
  • The game features enjoyable combat mechanics and a variety of weapons, making the gameplay dynamic and engaging.
  • Visually appealing with a unique art style, the game creates an immersive sci-fi atmosphere that enhances the overall experience.
  • The base-building and management elements add depth to the gameplay, allowing for strategic planning and customization.
  • The game is plagued by frequent crashes and bugs, significantly hindering the overall experience and progress.
  • The developers have announced that the game will be abandoned, leading to concerns about future support and updates.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and tedious, with a lack of variety in missions and enemy types, making it feel grindy over time.
  • story136 mentions

    The story in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it weak and derivative, often relying on clichéd tropes and generic characters. While some appreciate the humor and potential for engaging narratives, others criticize the repetitive mission structure and lack of depth in character development, leading to a sense of boredom. Additionally, technical issues such as bugs and crashes have hindered the overall experience, further detracting from the story's impact.

    • “The story is easy enough to follow, and there is a progression.”
    • “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).”
    • “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.”
    • “The storyline is so broken in all aspects.”
    • “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.'”
    • “The story (is there a story?) isn't interesting or engaging, and the gameplay loop gets really repetitive and boring after the first hour.”
  • gameplay50 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is a mixed bag, featuring a blend of top-down shooting and base-building mechanics that some players find enjoyable and addictive, while others criticize it for being repetitive and plagued by bugs. While the mechanics are generally sound and offer some customization options, many reviewers feel that the core gameplay loop lacks depth and engagement, with issues like poor optimization and a lack of clear instructions detracting from the overall experience. Despite these criticisms, some players appreciate the chill vibe and visual aesthetics, suggesting that the game has potential if further refined.

    • “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.”
    • “The base-building element is highly addictive, with an interesting mechanic that benefits a logical organization of buildings.”
    • “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?'.”
  • graphics24 mentions

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising the art style and visual aesthetics as beautiful and consistent, while others criticize performance issues and outdated visuals due to the Unity engine. Some players appreciate the smooth gameplay and detailed environments, but others report significant graphical problems and high power consumption. Overall, the visuals are generally well-received, though they may not meet the expectations of all players.

    • “Nice graphics and interesting story.”
    • “The game features a detailed sci-fi setting with colorful graphics and atmospheric music.”
    • “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.”
  • grinding19 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is widely criticized for being tedious and repetitive, particularly in resource collection and base management. Players find the early to mid-game management cumbersome, with a stamina system that limits farming and contributes to a monotonous daily routine. While there are interesting mechanics to unlock, the overall execution feels uninspired, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment in both the base-building and action RPG elements.

    • “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 which 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.”
  • optimization19 mentions

    The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with players reporting frequent performance drops, especially in crowded areas or as gameplay progresses. Many users have noted issues such as lag, frame rate drops, and slow loading times, particularly on platforms like Steam Deck, indicating that the game struggles with maintaining consistent performance. While some players have experienced minimal crashes, the overall consensus is that significant optimization improvements are needed to enhance the gaming experience.

    • “With that, I will say that each half on its own isn't necessarily groundbreaking or particularly deep in mechanics, which isn't a bad thing, just a more relaxed approach without having a need to dive deep into optimizations and min/maxing.”
    • “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.”
    • “Frequent performance drops, regardless of settings, in crowded bases or specific areas.”
    • “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.”
  • music14 mentions

    The music in the game has received widespread praise for its quality and atmospheric qualities, enhancing the overall experience with beautiful and fitting soundtracks. However, some players feel that the chill vibe of the music contrasts with the intense gameplay, particularly during boss fights, where a more dynamic score would be preferable. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's immersive environment.

    • “The game features a detailed sci-fi setting with colorful graphics and atmospheric music.”
    • “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.”
  • humor6 mentions

    The humor in the game is well-received, particularly through the interactions with the assistant robot, Pea, which are noted for their comedic timing and charm. Players find the story to be predominantly humorous, with several jokes eliciting genuine laughter. Overall, while the humor adds to the enjoyment, some users feel the content is lacking for the price.

    • “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.”
  • stability4 mentions

    Overall, users report that the game has significant stability issues, including bugs and audio problems, which detract from the experience. However, some players appreciate the developers' frequent updates and responsive support, indicating a commitment to improving stability over time.

    • “I would give it a thumbs up, but it was abandoned and is still very buggy.”
    • “Buggy - Pea's speech audio repeats, is cut short, and then repeats one more time before stopping.”
    • “It's a little bare bones and buggy at times, but the developers update pretty frequently and respond quickly to issues.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game has low replayability due to its linear content and lack of branching choices, despite the ability to experiment with different builds through cheap respec options. Customizing missions offers minimal replay value, further limiting the incentive to revisit the game.

    • “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.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a shallow cash grab, with players feeling that it detracts from the overall experience by pushing unnecessary paid features. Many reviewers recommend avoiding the game due to its exploitative financial model.

    • “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.”
  • emotional2 mentions

    Players express deep appreciation for the emotional connection fostered by "Cygnus Enterprises," highlighting the game's ability to evoke strong feelings and gratitude towards its community support.

  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The game is praised for its immersive sci-fi atmosphere, characterized by vibrant graphics and a captivating musical score that enhances the overall experience.

    • “The game features a detailed sci-fi setting with colorful graphics and atmospheric music.”
    • “The immersive world draws you in with its stunning visuals and haunting soundscapes.”
    • “Every corner of the environment is filled with intricate details that enhance the overall mood.”
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Play time

7hMedian play time
11hAverage play time
2-25hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 3 analyzed playthroughs

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