Endless Sky
- October 30, 2015
- Michael Zahniser
- 400h median play time
Get on SteamEndless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the Escape Velocity series. Explore a vast galaxy filled with hundreds of star systems, planets, and alien species, while completing missions, trading goods, and upgrading your ship. With a strong focus on customization and open-ended gameplay, Endless Sky offers a rich and immersive space exploration experience. The game is free, open-source, and available on multiple platforms.
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Reviews
- The game offers a rich and engaging experience with a nostalgic 8-bit feel, providing hours of addictive gameplay.
- It features a unique blend of fleet management, exploration, and storytelling, allowing players to choose their own paths and playstyles.
- The game is free to play and has a strong community that contributes to its ongoing development and modding potential.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics and controls.
- Some players find the game repetitive and grindy, especially from a merchant's perspective.
- There are occasional bugs and crashes, particularly on certain systems, which can disrupt the gameplay experience.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The story in the game offers a rich and engaging experience, with players noting its depth and the ability to explore various questlines and outcomes. Despite initial concerns about repetitiveness, many found the narrative compelling enough to keep them invested, with a well-crafted world that rewards exploration and attention to detail. While some players expressed dissatisfaction with certain mission types, the overall storytelling and flexibility in gameplay options were praised as standout features.
“I kept telling myself that it'd be boring since I've already played through it 3 or 4 times... I'm now halfway through the 'main' storyline and still not bored.”
“Endless Sky also has a surprising amount of space to explore, and even has some story/questline for you to find.”
“Though it may seem to lack in visuals, the storytelling is masterful.”
“The story to start has a chance to start up; I believe there is a guide on how to start the story somewhere.”
“Let the devs add a bit more, and if they decide to leave it as is, you aren't missing out on much.”
“Now here come the problems: the devs did a terrible job with the enemies who appear on escort missions.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highly praised, with players finding the antics of the pirates particularly amusing, leading to prolonged laughter and enjoyment. The comedic elements are so effective that they leave a lasting impression, making the experience memorable and entertaining.
“Honestly, it got me bursting out laughing for 20 minutes.”
“10/10 would cheat while laughing maniacally again.”
“I'll be laughing about this all day!”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered underwhelming and not flashy, with some users noting that it lacks visual appeal. However, the focus on storytelling and gameplay quality compensates for the simplistic visuals, making it a compelling experience despite its graphical limitations.
“The quality of the content is great; I think it's wonderful that a little game like this, which doesn't rely on fancy graphics, is still so compelling to play and has been released for free.”
“The graphics are terrible and underwhelming.”
“This is one of those games that may not do much in the sense of graphics or flashy elements, but rather focuses on gameplay possibilities.”
- music3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for lacking original music, which detracts from the overall experience, resulting in a lower score. However, it compensates with a helpful guide that offers extensive soundtrack suggestions for players who enjoy curated music options.
“It lacks music, but there's a good guide with lots of suggestions for hours-long soundtracks if that's your cup of tea.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Players find the game highly enjoyable with significant replayability, suggesting that the addition of a Steam Workshop could further enhance its value and encourage repeated playthroughs.
“This game is enjoyable and has lots of replayability.”
“Those who are working on this from GitHub or otherwise, please create a Steam Workshop for this... it would make the replay value soar.”
“Those who are working on this from GitHub or otherwise, please create a Steam Workshop for this... it would significantly increase the replay value.”
“After completing the game once, I found little incentive to play through it again. The lack of varied outcomes really diminishes replayability.”
“The game feels very linear, and once you've experienced the story, there's not much left to draw you back in for a second playthrough.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay evokes nostalgia for players, reminiscent of hours spent in similar games like Starport GE, with a mechanic that many found enjoyable despite initial hesitations to continue playing.
“I actually liked the mechanic.”
“The overall gameplay reminded me of many hours lost to Starport GE, and I almost stopped playing because of that.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its exceptional world-building, contributing to an immersive and engaging experience that players thoroughly enjoy.
“I think that this game is really good; I love the atmosphere of the game!”
“Pros: great world building and atmosphere.”
