Ensign-1
- April 23, 2018
- Only Human Studios
Get on SteamEnsign-1 is a space combat game that gives players the freedom to leave their fighter to board ships, man turrets, and hijack alien fighters.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a unique concept of space combat against aliens, which some players find appealing.
- The aiming reticle follows movement smoothly, providing a sense of control during gameplay.
- Some players appreciate the UI design, noting it feels well-defined and smooth.
- The game is incomplete and has been described as broken, with many features not functioning as advertised.
- Controls are poorly mapped and cannot be customized, making gameplay frustrating and unplayable for many users.
- The game has not received updates for years, leading to concerns about its development status and overall quality.
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been widely criticized for being lackluster and disappointing, with players noting a limited variety of only 11 canned missions that involve space dogfights and shooting mechanics. Many feel that the initial impression does not translate into an engaging gameplay experience, leading to low expectations for improvement.
“Gameplay: 11 canned missions involving space dogfights and shooting (you can switch roles).”
“Core gameplay disappoints.”
“The gameplay in this game is lackluster.”
“Gameplay consists of 11 canned missions involving space dogfights and shooting (you can switch roles).”
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story in the game is considered negligible, with players noting that the first two single-player missions lack depth and engagement, primarily focusing on gameplay mechanics like space dogfights and shooting. Overall, the narrative does not seem to enhance the experience significantly.
“The storyline is negligible.”
“First impression after playing through the first two single-player missions: the story is lacking.”
“The missions feel canned and the narrative doesn't engage.”
- monetization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The monetization of Ensign-1 has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over its incomplete features and the lack of action from Valve despite reports of its shortcomings.
“Ensign-1 is an abandoned and incomplete space combat sim, advertising a series of features that make Elite: Dangerous look even flatter than it is, but delivering on none of them.”
“The developer just threw this on Steam for a cash grab, and Valve has allowed it to continue fully aware of this. I have already reported this title, and they have taken zero action.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized for their outdated, low-poly design reminiscent of 1990s games, leading many to feel that the visuals are not up to modern standards. Screenshots and trailers reinforce this perception, highlighting a lack of visual polish and sophistication.
“The 90s called, they want their graphics back.”
“Graphics and sounds: see screenshots and trailers, very low poly, looks like 1995.”
