Deep Space Battle Simulator
- November 5, 2021
- yeswecamp
Get on SteamDeep 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.
Reviews
- The game has a great concept and offers a fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
- It features a lot of customization options for ships and gameplay mechanics, allowing for strategic play.
- The developer is active and responsive to community feedback, showing potential for future improvements.
- The player base is very small, making it difficult to find matches and enjoy the multiplayer aspect.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks polish, with many bugs and a clunky tutorial that can confuse new players.
- There has been a lack of updates since early 2022, leading to concerns about the game's future and potential abandonment.
- gameplay32 mentions
- 28 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its fun mechanics and potential, particularly in ship combat and class variety, but suffers from bugs, lack of progression, and a small player base. While some players appreciate the strategic elements and chaotic nature of battles, others find the experience repetitive and unbalanced, with issues like poor controls and limited solo play. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant improvements to enhance the overall experience.
“Gameplay is fun and has some very good potential, but it has a small player base.”
“The gameplay is intuitive, with 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.”
“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.”
- graphics26 mentions
- 46 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that they resemble those from the mid-to-late 90s, while others appreciate the unique art style and attention to detail in environments. Many players find the graphics acceptable for lower-end systems, highlighting that they effectively convey gameplay actions despite being simple. Overall, while some criticize the graphics as outdated, others see them as charming and fitting for the game's aesthetic.
“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.”
- stability9 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
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 experience frustrating due to the frequent crashes and the limited content available, suggesting that it is best to avoid the game until these stability issues are addressed.
“It's difficult to launch as I have to do things in my system; it's not fun and it's buggy.”
“There isn't more than an hour of gameplay here, and what is here is very buggy.”
“I first played this a while back in early access and it was okay but very rough around the edges, with various bugs and glitches related to the UI, key settings, and controls.”
- music6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the ambient sounds reminiscent of titles like Battlefront 2, while others find the music tedious and the sound effects repetitive or lacking. Many users suggest that additional music would enhance the overall experience, especially given the low price point of the game.
“- Battle music and more ambient noise of space battles gives it the feeling things 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.”
“Feel bad about giving it a negative review especially after such little time, but the sound design is awful. No music, guns are unsatisfying, the tutorial is hard to understand, and there is very little feedback. Great idea, poor execution.”
“The music can get a little tedious, and the sound effects are repetitive or too simple, or even non-existent sometimes.”
“For the price of $7, I really can't complain about anything, but maybe add some music of some sort?”
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for a single-player mode or a more developed narrative. Many find the initial information overload during missions overwhelming, which detracts from the storytelling experience. Overall, while the game has potential, improvements in storytelling and clarity could enhance player engagement.
“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.”
“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.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 appreciate the funny references, like the death star, and find the deep space battle simulation to be entertaining, especially when playing with friends.
“Everything was sort of uncanny in the tutorial, with odd ship interiors, weird text, and some hilariously bad controls.”
“Funny death star reference.”
“Deep space battle sim is hilarious and you can play with friends.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding in the game to be tedious and repetitive, contributing to an overall sense of frustration and dissatisfaction with the experience.
“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.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game suffers from poor optimization, as users report issues that hinder smooth performance, which is unusual given their experience with other titles.
“So far, there is not a game that I have found that I cannot run smoothly.”
“Finally, it lacks optimization.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviewers note that while the game's duel backgrounds may not hinder enjoyment, a broader variety of ships would enhance its replayability significantly.
“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.”
