ERA ONE

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ERA ONE is a single player and multiplayer strategy game. It was developed by Team Complex LTD and was released on December 9, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Era One is a space-themed game developed by Team Complex LTD. Combining innovation, customization, and epic space battles, Era One offers a unique gaming experience. Players can customize their own ships using assembly modules, construct stations, warships, bases, and even cities in space. The game seamlessly blends real-time strategy (RTS) and base building elements, providing players with the o…

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 653 reviews

gameplay40 positive mentions

optimization7 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a unique modular ship-building mechanic that allows for creativity and customization.
The visuals and sound design are impressive, creating an immersive atmosphere reminiscent of classic space RTS games.
The core gameplay is engaging, with tactical combat and resource management that keeps players invested.

Currently lacks content, with only a skirmish mode available and no campaign or multiplayer features implemented.
Performance issues arise during large battles, leading to significant frame rate drops and crashes.
The user interface can be overwhelming and unintuitive, making it difficult for new players to navigate and understand the game mechanics.

gameplay
113 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
35%
62%
3%
The gameplay of the game has been generally well-received, with players praising its solid core mechanics, engaging ship-building features, and immersive visuals reminiscent of classic titles like Homeworld. However, many reviews highlight issues such as slow pacing, incomplete mechanics, and a steep learning curve, suggesting that while the foundation is strong, the game requires further refinement and additional content to enhance the overall experience. Players appreciate the variety of game modes available in early access, but express a desire for clearer onboarding and more dynamic gameplay elements.
- “The core mechanics are solid and it’s already fun to play in its current state.”
- “The gameplay feels smooth and responsive.”
- “The combat is dynamic, the building mechanics are fun and engaging, and the overall gameplay kept me engaged.”
- “You're allowed to not care about the engine mechanics, I guess, but the sonar thing is unforgivable - why does every game get this basic issue wrong?”
- “The biggest issues are currently the slow gameplay progress and the overall lack of content outside the CPU skirmish matches.”
- “While the game comes from the former modders behind Homeworld 2 – Complex mod and carries some of that Homeworld-esque atmosphere, the actual gameplay is quite different.”
graphics
56 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
59%
36%
5%
The graphics of the game have received widespread praise for their stunning visuals and high detail, creating an immersive atmosphere that captivates players. However, optimization issues, particularly with framerate drops during mid-late game, have been noted as a significant drawback. Despite some minor graphical glitches and performance concerns, many players appreciate the aesthetic customization options and the overall artistic direction, indicating a strong foundation for future updates.
- “The space visuals are stunning and the atmosphere completely pulls you in.”
- “The graphics are absolutely amazing.”
- “Era one is an incredible space RTS game, I was captivated by its stunning visuals and immersive gameplay.”
- “Optimization is a huge issue right now, as the game is mostly unplayable mid-late game due to framerate dropping, regardless of graphic settings.”
- “I've encountered some performance issues, graphical glitches, and overall buggy commands.”
- “Performance doesn't feel quite where it should be given the graphics.”
optimization
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
78%
13%
Optimization remains a significant concern for players, with many reporting severe framerate drops, particularly during mid to late game scenarios, regardless of graphic settings. While some users experience stable performance on lower settings, others face crashes and long loading times, especially when managing larger fleets. Overall, the game is seen as needing substantial optimization to enhance playability and stability, particularly as it progresses through early access.
- “Performance on my RX 7700S, Ryzen 7 7435HS, 16GB of RAM can swing wildly. There are moments when it runs smoothly at 100 FPS+, but as the game progresses, it can tank hard—sometimes even when nothing is happening on-screen, dropping to 25 FPS.”
- “The only thing that the game desperately needs is better performance and optimization. I suspect this is an optimization issue rather than hardware, as both CPU and GPU had plenty of headroom for additional load.”
- “Campaign is still not implemented yet, but developers decided to focus on new features, polishing gameplay, and improving optimization first, before working on the campaign itself - frankly, this is a very justified approach, especially for a small indie team.”
- “Optimization is a huge issue right now, as the game is mostly unplayable mid-late game due to framerate dropping, regardless of graphic settings.”
- “Very bad performance; it takes years to load, crashing on the initial load, or when loading a save.”
- “The only thing that the game desperately needs is better performance/optimization.”
story
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
78%
8%
The game's current state lacks a developed story or campaign mode, with many players expressing hope for future narrative content and missions. While the gameplay mechanics and ship-building features are praised, the absence of a compelling storyline is noted as a significant gap that could enhance the overall experience. Players are eager for updates that will introduce a structured narrative and multiplayer elements, which they believe could elevate the game to a classic status.
- “What an incredible experience it is playing this game! I can't wait for more features like building a ship and using it in multiplayer, increased crew count (please!), or multiplayer story mode, different enemies, different maps, a story that fits 'the long journey home' idea like in the Lost Fleet books and Battlestar Galactica. I can't say enough good things about this game and I can't wait for its future!”
- “I'm really looking forward to story mode. I really like a good story to draw you into gameplay, why it matters to do this and the next mission, along with further refinement and enhancements to the tech tree.”
- “If the devs add an epic story to this, I think they'll have a decent game on their hands.”
- “No narrative or story elements.”
- “There's no story mode yet and the scenario mode lacks depth.”
- “It for sure needs some story and expansion of gameplay.”
music
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
44%
12%
The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many praising its epic and varied soundtrack that enhances the gaming experience, while others criticize its inconsistency and lack of coherence. Some players find the music beautiful and immersive, while others feel it falls short compared to previous titles in the series, describing it as unremarkable or jarring at times. Overall, while there are standout tracks, there is a consensus that the soundtrack could benefit from more thematic cohesion and identity.
- “The soundtrack is impressively varied and well-crafted, and the visuals are strong too.”
- “Music is beautiful - sinks you deep inside the space.”
- “Also, some of the tracks in the soundtrack are true masterpieces; I’d love to have them to listen to in my car!”
- “In no particular order of problems, let's start with the music.”
- “I didn't come in expecting Paul Ruskay, but Era One's soundtrack has zero identity of its own.”
- “My only main complaint so far is the music score is not the best, especially compared to the legendary Homeworld music.”
stability
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
92%
The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players reporting minimal issues while others experience frequent crashes, graphical glitches, and performance lags, particularly during large battles. The current build is described as "buggy," with specific problems like corrupted saves and freezing when zooming in. Overall, while the game shows potential, significant stability improvements are needed.
- “Even in early access, it runs great.”
- “But because the game freezes then crashes to the desktop every 30 minutes.”
- “I've encountered some performance issues, graphical glitches, and overall buggy commands.”
- “Every time I zoom in or have my camera too close to my command center, it freezes, blacks my screen, then reappears to my desktop with the game crashed.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Overall, the game offers significant replayability due to its variety of factions, customizable gameplay options, and multiple game modes, allowing players to experiment with different strategies and builds. While some users noted the need for additional long-term hooks, such as multiplayer or tougher AI, many found the game engaging and fun, with ample replay value stemming from its modular systems. However, a few critiques mentioned limitations in replayability due to missing features.
- “This variety keeps the game engaging and significantly enhances replayability.”
- “It has lots of game modes in skirmish, very customizable in terms of difficulty and other gameplay parameters, not to mention the options to design and configure your own ships or to choose what weapons to load your ships with when you build them; this game's replayability is through the roof.”
- “The replay value is there, giving you pretty much limitless options on how to build your fleet.”
- “A lot of features are missing, and replayability is limited.”
- “Replayability: personally, I’m not worried about a campaign mode, but the game needs more long-term hooks — either multiplayer or a tougher AI threat.”
- “What voice acting is in the game is surprisingly solid and sounds professional, the different modes are varied enough to provide replayability and the controls are all what you'd expect from a game like this, even if they are a bit overwhelming at first.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
64%
9%
27%
The atmosphere of "Era One" is widely praised for its immersive sci-fi worldbuilding and stunning space visuals, effectively capturing the essence of classic titles like Homeworld. Reviewers note the game's ability to evoke a strong sense of being lost in space, blending deep systems management with an engaging ambiance. Despite being in early access, the game demonstrates significant ambition and heart, creating a captivating experience for players.
- “Really a great game, with a strong atmosphere and a real sense of being lost in space.”
- “Despite being in early access, it already shows strong ambition and solid content, with immersive atmosphere and visuals.”
- “The space visuals are stunning and the atmosphere completely pulls you in.”
- “The only thing you can experience at the moment is a skirmish mode (that includes a tutorial map), comprised of 16 maps against up to 5 computer opponents who just throw waves and waves of units at you on a black backdrop with very little atmosphere and no physics.”
- “While the game comes from the former modders behind the Homeworld 2 – Complex mod and carries some of that Homeworld-esque atmosphere, the actual gameplay is quite different.”
- “It takes a lot of influence from Homeworld with the setting, style, and atmosphere, and I feel it really demonstrates what they were trying to accomplish with the Complex mod, but could never quite achieve due to the limitations of the engine.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express mixed feelings about grinding, noting that while the initial gameplay is enjoyable, it often becomes tedious and frustrating once they reach certain limits, such as crew caps or large block sizes. This shift can lead to a significant drop in enjoyment, suggesting a need for improvements to enhance the overall experience.
- “Because I really did have a lot of fun -- right up until that fun came to a grinding halt when I hit crew cap -- and I don't want to discourage the developer from making the necessary improvements.”
- “Tedious game.”
- “The blocks end up being both too huge and too tedious.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong emotional response to the game's development, highlighting feelings of disappointment due to negative feedback and perceived lack of communication from the developers. The emotional rollercoaster of gameplay is exacerbated by the developers' tendency to fix one issue while inadvertently creating new problems, leading to frustration and concern about future interactions.
- “The devs have this amazing ability to fix one thing - only to break three other things - so playing is an emotional rollercoaster.”