Deep Space Salvage Crew VR

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Deep Space Salvage Crew VR is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Kitten Fortress and was released on July 8, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A first-person procedural VR roguelike shooter, set in deep space. Find old wrecks adrift in space, board them and fight your way to the bridge to claim the salvage rights.

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67%

Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The game features a fun and satisfying gameplay loop with clear objectives and enjoyable mechanics.
Graphics have a charming retro aesthetic, and the environments are well-designed, making it easy to identify targets.
The upgrade system for both the ship and weapons adds depth to the gameplay, and the game shows potential for future improvements.

Technical issues such as overheating on certain devices and awkward weapon mechanics detract from the overall experience.
The looting system can feel tedious and repetitive, with some players finding the cabinet opening mechanic unengaging.
The game lacks personality and depth, with some players describing it as feeling like a tech demo or lacking in content.

gameplay
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Gameplay is characterized by a fun and satisfying loop, enhanced by rogue-lite elements that foster emergent storytelling in exploration. While weapon mechanics can feel awkward at times, they remain manageable and contribute to an enjoyable overall experience.
- “It has a fun and satisfying gameplay loop.”
- “Only played 1.4 hours so far, but I'm really enjoying the gameplay mechanics and overall atmosphere!”
- “The rogue-lite gameplay creates great emergent storytelling as you make your way through these abandoned ships, not really knowing what you might find.”
- “The weapon mechanics are a bit awkward but manageable depending on the weapon you choose.”
story
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The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with players expressing a desire for more narrative elements and NPC interactions to enhance the experience beyond its basic gameplay. However, the rogue-lite mechanics do foster emergent storytelling as players explore abandoned ships, creating unique experiences with each playthrough.
- “The rogue-lite gameplay creates great emergent storytelling as you make your way through these abandoned ships, not really knowing what you might find.”
- “Hopefully the game will get some form of story or NPCs to interact with; otherwise, it is just a standard run and gun in space.”
graphics
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The graphics feature a well-executed cartoonish style that enhances target visibility and environmental immersion, reminiscent of retro 80s and 90s aesthetics, similar to the look of classic shows like Power Rangers. Overall, the unique graphic design is well-received and adds to the game's charm.
- “Graphics are cartoonish but done well enough so that you don't have problems identifying targets and being surrounded by the scenery.”
- “I do enjoy the graphics; it's kind of like a retro 90s space aesthetic, reminiscent of the Power Rangers.”
- “Has a retro 80s feel, and I like the graphic style.”
- “The graphics are cartoonish, which can be off-putting for some players, but they are done well enough to allow for easy identification of targets and navigation through the scenery.”
- “The visuals feel outdated and lack the detail expected from modern games, making the overall experience less immersive.”
- “Character models are poorly designed and lack the polish that would make them stand out in a crowded gaming market.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is minimal, with only subtle tones for loot pickups and battle music during engagements, which some players feel disrupts the atmosphere of the derelict ships. Overall, the quality of the music is described as neither particularly good nor bad, with some players unable to comment due to a lack of sound.
- “Loot pickups emit a small tone, and engagements get 'battle music,' which somewhat disrupts the flow of how these derelict ships present themselves.”
- “The music in encounters is neither good nor bad.”
- “There was no sound in my game at all, so I can't comment on the music or effects in that regard.”
- “Loot pickups emit a small tone, and engagements get 'battle music,' which disrupts the flow of how these derelict ships present themselves.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its tense and immersive qualities, effectively capturing the essence of a deep space salvage crew within 80's style industrial spaceships. Players find the combination of gameplay mechanics and setting to create a compelling dungeon-crawling experience.
- “Only played 1.4 hours so far, but I'm really enjoying the gameplay mechanics and overall atmosphere!”
- “Deep Space Salvage Crew is a really tense and atmospheric dungeon crawler set inside 80's style industrial spaceships.”
grinding
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and boring, particularly due to the overwhelming number of cabinets to interact with.
- “It's seriously tedious and boring when there are as many cabinets as there are.”
- “The grinding feels endless and lacks any real reward, making it a chore rather than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find myself doing the same repetitive tasks over and over, which makes the game feel more like a job than a fun pastime.”

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Deep Space Salvage Crew VR is a shooter game.

Deep Space Salvage Crew VR is available on PC and Windows.

Deep Space Salvage Crew VR was released on July 8, 2022.

Deep Space Salvage Crew VR was developed by Kitten Fortress.

Deep Space Salvage Crew VR has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its story.

Deep Space Salvage Crew VR is a single player game.

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