End Space

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 63 reviews

graphics12 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a visually appealing presentation and decent graphics, especially in VR.
It offers an easy-to-learn control scheme that works well with various input methods, including HOTAS and motion controllers.
The gameplay is fun and fast-paced, providing an enjoyable arcade-style experience for fans of space shooters.

The game has a very limited amount of content, with only a few missions and a short overall playtime.
There are significant issues with controls and navigation, making it frustrating to set up and play.
The sound design and effects are lacking, contributing to a less immersive experience.

story
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being linear and simplistic, with only 12 missions that primarily revolve around combat objectives like "destroy all enemies" or "protect this target." Players note that the narrative lacks depth and ends abruptly just as it becomes engaging, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction. While the missions are clear and can be replayed for upgrades, the overall experience feels more like an arcade shooter than a fully developed space simulation, leaving many players wanting more variety and complexity in both the story and gameplay.
- “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 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.”
- “There is a storyline that gives some context for each mission, and there are a few weapon upgrades that you can earn, but it’s essentially an arcade shooter.”
- “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.”
- “The game itself is pretty simple and missions are usually 'destroy everyone', after scanning a container, or escorting a ship or reaching a destination.”
- “This game is basically a space shooter arcade with a very short storyline.”
graphics
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
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The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many users praising the visuals as decent to excellent, particularly in VR, where they shine even more. Players appreciate the stunning effects and immersive environments, especially the interiors of ships and space scenery, which contribute to a strong sci-fi atmosphere. While some mention minor issues with controls, the overall graphical quality is considered a highlight, making it a worthwhile experience for fans of the genre.
- “In terms of graphics, the game looks decent, and I imagine it would look amazing under a VR headset.”
- “+ Nice graphics; when you first see the interior of your ship and the surrounding space, it has the wow effect.”
- “A pretty good game; the graphics, scenery, and voice acting are very good, giving you a true sense of sci-fi straight away.”
- “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.”
- “The game looks pretty decent graphically.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by its arcade-like simplicity and smooth mechanics, offering a unique "head steering" control that some players find intuitive. However, many reviewers note the experience is short, with only twelve easy missions that can be completed in under two and a half hours, leading to a repetitive feel. While the graphics and voice acting are deemed acceptable for the price, the overall gameplay lacks depth and variety, resulting in 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... boy, it gets repetitive quickly.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is generally well-received, with a performance rating of 7/10. Players report smooth gameplay on high graphics settings, particularly on VR setups like the HTC Vive, indicating that the title runs efficiently on capable hardware.
- “Performance was also very good, but this shouldn't come as a surprise for a title that was originally slated exclusively for VR.”
- “Got this title for free and thought I better pop a quick review out for the sake of actual VR performance based on playing the tutorial and first two missions using the HTC Vive.”
- “Game runs smoothly on my rig (i7-6700k and 980 Ti) with max graphics settings.”
- “I got this title for free and thought I should write a quick review based on actual VR performance after playing the tutorial and the first two missions using the HTC Vive.”
- “The optimization is severely lacking; I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering that ruined the immersion.”
- “Even with a high-end PC, the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, making it nearly unplayable in VR.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game's music is characterized as a generic futuristic soundtrack, lacking distinctiveness, while the sound effects for starship propulsion and weapons are noted to be underwhelming and in need of more impact.
- “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.”
- “The music is forgettable and fails to enhance the overall experience of the game.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired, lacking the variety needed to keep me engaged.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, making subsequent instances feel less entertaining.
- “It was funny the first time it happened, but not so funny having to chase it down after being slingshot.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered limited by users, suggesting that once completed, there is little incentive to revisit it.
- “The replay value is limited as well.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
- “The lack of diverse outcomes makes replaying feel redundant.”