End Space

About

End Space is a single player shooter game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Orange Bridge Studios and was released on March 29, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

End Space is a VR space combat game where you pilot a advanced starfighter to protect the UTC's jump-drive technology. Complete missions, unlock new weapons, and uncover secrets in the Tartarus sector while battling insurgents. Your gaze targets enemies and you have pulse lasers and meteor missiles at your disposal.

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Audience ScoreBased on 112 reviews

graphics22 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The visual presentation and graphics are impressive, providing a good sense of immersion in VR.
The game is easy to pick up and play, making it accessible for those who want a quick and fun space shooter experience.
The controls are intuitive, especially with HOTAS setups, allowing for a smooth gameplay experience.

The game has a very limited amount of content, with only 12 missions that can be completed in under 2 hours.
There are significant issues with the control setup and menu navigation, making it frustrating for players to configure their settings.
The gameplay lacks depth and variety, often feeling repetitive with little challenge or strategic elements.

story
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The game's story is criticized for being linear and simplistic, consisting of only 12 missions that primarily focus on combat objectives like "destroy all enemies" or "protect this target." Players note that the narrative lacks depth and ends abruptly just as it begins to become interesting, with many feeling that the overall experience is not worth the price due to its brevity and lack of engaging content. While some enjoy the fast-paced gameplay, the absence of exploration, trading, and a more complex storyline leaves many wanting more.
- “The story I've seen so far is linear, but you can go back and redo the missions as you like and earn more money to upgrade your ships.”
- “Just started playing it, got through the tutorial and 2 missions... loving it so far!”
- “Just started but the missions are fast-paced and really exciting, and I feel I have already had my money's worth with more high-octane dogfights pending.”
- “As you can imagine, being limited to only 12 missions, the game's story is relatively dull and ends just when it's getting interesting.”
- “This game is basically a space shooter arcade with a very short storyline.”
- “Oversimplified upgrades, combat, missions... everything is oversimplified to a point that it looks like an indie proof of concept and not a full game.”
graphics
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many reviewers noting their quality and the impressive visuals, especially in VR. Players appreciate the "wow effect" of the ship interiors and space environments, rating the graphics around 8/10. While some mention that the graphics are decent and suitable for an arcade-style game, others feel that the visuals enhance the overall sci-fi experience, making it a worthwhile entry point for fans of the genre.
- “A pretty good game, the graphics, scenery, and voice acting are very good, giving you a true sense of sci-fi straight away.”
- “The graphics are excellent for the most part.”
- “Apart from the horrendous, jumpy control of the ship via the Vive controllers (and I've tried every possible control method, including flight by gaze/left/right joystick/thumbpad), the graphics and voice acting are passable for this price range, but the gameplay... boy, it gets repetitive quick.”
- “Combat and graphics were merely okay.”
- “In terms of graphics, End Space looks decent, and I imagine it would look amazing under a VR headset.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is characterized by its arcade-like simplicity and smooth mechanics, but it suffers from repetitiveness and a lack of depth, with only twelve easy missions that can be completed in under two and a half hours. While the unique "head steering" mechanic may become intuitive, many players find the controls, particularly with the Vive controllers, to be frustrating. Overall, the experience is deemed short and not worth the price, leading to a mixed reception.
- “Very arcade-like, simple, fun and smooth with great simple mechanics and really nice graphics.”
- “The unique 'head steering' mechanic may seem unusual and uncomfortable to some, but after a few levels, you may find it to be more efficient and intuitive than any console controller and even more so than the keyboard.”
- “Unfortunately, it is still quite short at this point in time, so there is not much gameplay for the price.”
- “The twelve missions are very easy to complete in under two and a half hours of gameplay.”
- “Apart from the horrendous, jumpy control of the ship via the Vive controllers (and I've tried every possible control method, including flight by gaze/left/right joystick/thumbpad), the graphics and voice acting are passable for this price range, but the gameplay gets repetitive quickly.”
optimization
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with a performance rating of 7/10, indicating solid performance, particularly considering its initial design for VR.
- “Performance was also very good, but this shouldn't come as a surprise for a title that was originally slated exclusively for VR.”
music
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The game's music is characterized as a generic futuristic soundtrack that lacks distinctiveness, and players feel that the sound effects for starship propulsion and weapons could be more impactful.
- “The game features a very generic futuristic soundtrack, and the starship propulsion and weapon systems could use a bit more 'oomph', if you catch my drift.”
humor
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The humor in the game is initially amusing, particularly during unique moments like being slingshot, but it tends to lose its charm with repetition, as players find the subsequent experiences less entertaining.
- “It was funny the first time it happened, but not so funny having to chase it down after being slingshot.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is generally considered limited, with many users noting that there are few incentives to revisit the experience after the initial playthrough.
- “Replay value is limited as well.”
- “Replay value is limited as well.”