Derelict

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Derelict is a single player action game. It was developed by Floor59Games and was released on July 22, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

Derelict is a post-apocalyptic, top down, sandbox, rogue like(like). You have woken up from stasis long after the fall of humanity. Thousands of years of human colonization and war have left countless derelict space craft, abandoned space stations and settlements ripe for looting.

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Single-Player

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45%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

gameplay3 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

Unique concept with a mix of space exploration and rogue-like gameplay, drawing comparisons to titles like Hotline Miami and SPAZ 1.
Engaging combat mechanics and atmosphere with diverse weapons and challenging enemies.
Potential for growth and improvements, with some players enjoying the game despite its rough state and looking forward to updates.

The game suffers from numerous bugs, glitches, and lack of polish, including UI issues, game crashes, and weapon malfunctions.
Very limited guidance and tutorial, making it difficult to understand gameplay mechanics and objectives, especially for new players.
Gameplay is repetitive with lack of meaningful variety in enemies, missions, and environments, leading to a feeling of an incomplete and shallow experience.

story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect is generally seen as weak and poorly executed, with confusing, vague missions and an unclear narrative. Many users found the introductory mission frustrating, lacking clear instructions or tutorials, which hampers engagement. While the core concept shows potential, the storyline and mission design need significant improvements to deliver a coherent and enjoyable experience.
- “It's very like Hotline Miami with space (except story and survival), nice concept and good gameplay.”
- “This is much like a game Endless Sky which had similar beginnings as this game yet now it has many different features and a story line.”
- “The concept is great but when I finally got to a space station where the missions are, the mission was very vague and didn't tell me where to go.”
- “If you take a quest from a person, you have to left click, which makes you swing your sword and kills the quest giver.”
- “There is no tutorial, and the starter mission is somewhat confusing.”
- “The concept is great, but when I finally got to a space station where the missions are, the mission was very vague and didn't tell me where to go.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from numerous significant bugs and glitches, negatively impacting the overall experience. Additionally, lack of ongoing developer support has contributed to unresolved stability issues.
- “But the problem remains as there are several massive bugs and glitches in this game, and it does not seem to be getting any more support from the developer.”
- “But it's very buggy and just not fun.”
- “However, it has a decent amount of glitches and really not all that much to do.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is often compared to Hotline Miami and GTA 2, offering a fast-paced, action-oriented experience with a unique space setting. However, some users find the mechanics bare-bones and underdeveloped, leading to a feeling more akin to a tech demo than a full game. Overall, the concept is appreciated, but the execution and lack of polish detract from the gameplay experience.
- “It's very much like Hotline Miami with a space theme (except story and survival), nice concept and good gameplay.”
- “GTA 2-like gameplay set in a dark future.”
- “The gameplay offers a unique blend of fast-paced action reminiscent of classic titles, combined with innovative space elements.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are generally appreciated for their quality and combat visuals, though some users feel the overall artwork is lacking and the game resembles more of a tech demo than a fully polished experience.
- “I'm a big fan of the graphics, weapons, combat, and general feel of it.”
- “In all, between a music playlist that varies between 'generic' and 'actively unpleasant', a near-total lack of any artwork that could be called 'good', and mechanics so bare-bones that they almost don't need that tutorial that the game fails to provide anyway, derelict feels far more like a tech demo than a bona-fide game.”
- “The last thing you want is for everyone to believe that it's such a shell of a game that it has no graphics or audio options.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is often described as generic or even actively unpleasant, contributing to a lackluster audio experience that, combined with minimal artwork and basic mechanics, makes the game feel more like a tech demo than a complete product.
- “The music playlist varies between generic and actively unpleasant, which detracts significantly from the overall experience.”
- “There is a near-total lack of any artwork that could be called good, contributing to the game's feeling like a tech demo rather than a full-fledged game.”
- “Mechanics are bare-bones and lack proper tutorials, further making the game feel incomplete and unpolished.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated for its distinct style, though users note it differs from the humor found in Duskers. Combining the strengths of both games' humor could create a truly exceptional experience.