Deep Space Battle Simulator

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Deep Space Battle Simulator is a real-time strategy game that allows players to design and command their own space fleets. Engage in large-scale battles with advanced AI, or compete against other players online. Customize your ships, research new technologies, and manage resources to gain the upper hand in the vastness of space.

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82%

Audience ScoreBased on 596 reviews

gameplay18 positive mentions

stability18 negative mentions

The game has a great concept and offers a fun multiplayer experience when played with friends.
There is a lot of potential for the game, with good graphics and engaging gameplay mechanics.
The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, which bodes well for future updates and improvements.

The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the game fully.
The game feels abandoned, with no updates since March 2022, leading to a lack of content and polish.
The tutorial is poorly designed, making it hard for new players to understand the game mechanics and controls.

gameplay
64 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
66%
6%
The gameplay is praised for its mechanical depth and potential, featuring various classes and engaging ship mechanics, including boarding enemy vessels. However, it suffers from significant bugs, a lack of progression systems, and repetitive elements, which detract from the overall experience. While the game offers fun and chaotic moments, it requires substantial improvements in balance, controls, and community engagement to fully realize its potential.
- “The gameplay is intuitive, we have a lot of strategies to beat the opponent, and the space battles are dynamic.”
- “Lots of different roles to play for different types of players, fun chaotic gameplay, and a ton of potential for good teamwork and challenging versus.”
- “The gameplay is also very fun, in first-person combat and not just on the ship; it also is fun, with good classes and balanced mechanics.”
- “There isn't more than an hour of gameplay here, and what is here is very buggy.”
- “There's no active community, the mechanics are overly simple, there's no real solo play, and frankly, it's just not an enjoyable game.”
- “The gameplay was very repetitive and I didn't really enjoy it that much.”
graphics
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
46%
46%
8%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they resemble those from the mid-to-late 90s, while others appreciate the unique art style and attention to detail in the environments. Many users mention that the game runs well on lower-end systems, although performance can be poor on outdated hardware. Overall, while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, they are considered decent and contribute positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “I have to be honest though, I love the small, yet simple, details of the corridors: how they're not all the same, there's small rooms of crew quarters, a hydroponics center, and little aesthetic blue info panels on the walls.”
- “The game has an art style that sets it apart from other titles that are similar to it, the graphics look awesome, and it can run on lower-end computers.”
- “Seeing the polished graphics and good controls make me believe that this game will come a long way.”
- “This game has graphics that look out of the mid-to-late 90s, that a 20-25 year old computer could run.”
- “It's unbalanced in mechanics, bad graphics, horrible controls, and just a pain to play.”
- “Reminiscent of Battlefront 2 2005 space battles, with Ravenfield style graphics.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly hinder gameplay, including visual artifacts, unresponsive controls, and issues with the user interface. Many players find the launch process cumbersome and the overall experience frustrating, suggesting that only those accustomed to early access titles or willing to tolerate instability should consider playing. Overall, the game is described as very rough and lacking in polish, with a limited amount of playable content marred by technical issues.
- “There are quite a few bugs and glitches that are outright game-ruining, and there's only a small amount of people playing at once.”
- “I first played this awhile back in early access and it was ok but very rough around the edges, various bugs/glitches with: UI, key settings, and controls.”
- “Controls/interface are buggy and inoperable at times.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ambient sounds reminiscent of titles like Battlefront 2, while others criticize the lack of variety and repetitiveness in both music and sound effects. Many users suggest that additional music would enhance the overall experience, as the current sound design feels inadequate and unsatisfying. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements in the music and sound effects are needed for a better gameplay experience.
- “- The battle music and more ambient noise of space battles gives it the feeling that games like Battlefront 2 had.”
- “For the price of $7, I really can't complain about anything; maybe add some music of some sort?”
- “Some music would be a good addition.”
- “The music can get a little tedious, and the sound effects are repetitive or too simple, or even non-existent sometimes.”
- “Feel bad about giving it a negative review especially after such little time but the sound design is awful; no music, guns are unsatisfying, tutorial is hard to understand, very little feedback. Great idea, poor execution.”
- “For the price of $7, I really can't complain about anything, maybe add some music of some sort?”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
The game's story aspect is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a single-player mode to enhance the experience. Many find the initial mission overwhelming due to excessive information and fast-paced dialogue, which detracts from the storytelling. Overall, while the game has potential, improvements in narrative delivery and structure are needed to fully engage players.
- “Would love to play the game but without the community it's unfortunately not really possible. That being said, it is still a great game; maybe a little tweaking on the AI and a single-player mode or story of some sort would make this fun as hell!”
- “Understanding Dark Souls' story is a fascinating journey that adds depth to the gameplay experience.”
- “~ story ~”
- “Then, after jumping into the first mission, my screen is filled with information I don't need yet and don't know about, and it's pretty cluttering when the small dialogue box for learning how to play also changes too fast and without notice.”
- “There is a mission type with a space station, which you can occupy to gain extra resources - which are used to replenish destroyed fighters and other things.”
- “Understanding Dark Souls' story is quite challenging.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is characterized by its quirky and uncanny elements, such as bizarre ship interiors and intentionally awkward controls, which contribute to a comedic experience. Players also appreciate the amusing references, like the "Funny death star," and the ability to enjoy the hilarity with friends during deep space battles. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with gameplay, making it an entertaining experience.
- “Everything was sort of uncanny in the tutorial, with odd ship interiors, weird text, and some hilariously bad controls.”
- “Deep space battle sim is hilarious and you can play with friends.”
- “Funny death star reference.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, contributing to an overall sense of frustration. The lack of variety in sound effects and music further exacerbates the feeling of monotony during gameplay.
- “This game is an unfinished mess, very tedious.”
- “The music can get a little tedious, and the sound effects are repetitive or too simple, or even non-existent sometimes.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The game suffers from poor optimization, which has been a consistent point of criticism among users. Despite this, many players report that they have not encountered issues running other games smoothly.
- “So far, there is not a game that I have found that I cannot run smoothly.”
- “Finally, it lacks optimization.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Reviewers note that while the repetitive backgrounds in duels are not a major issue, expanding the variety of ships available would greatly enhance the game's replayability.
- “While the same background of each duel is not a big problem, a larger selection of ships would significantly increase the replayability of the game.”