Eternal Starlight VR

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Eternal Starlight VR is a single player simulation game with warfare and science fiction themes. It was developed by White Noise Games and was released on June 17, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

Eternal Starlight VR is a single-player space exploration and combat game in a vast, procedurally generated universe. Mine asteroids, trade with alien races, and upgrade your ship while engaging in thrilling dogfights against alien threat fleets. A captivating storyline unfolds as you uncover the secrets of the ancient Starlight civilization.

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Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews

story6 positive mentions

Eternal Starlight offers an immersive VR experience with intuitive controls that allow players to command their fleet effectively, reminiscent of classic RTS games like Homeworld.
The game features a variety of ships and customization options, providing depth and replayability through its roguelike elements and different difficulty settings.
Players appreciate the engaging atmosphere, beautiful graphics, and the ability to enjoy quick, tactical battles, making it a fun choice for both casual and dedicated gamers.

Many players find the final mission to be excessively difficult, even on easier settings, leading to frustration and a sense of imbalance in the game's difficulty curve.
The campaign lacks significant variety, with missions often feeling repetitive and predictable, which diminishes the overall replay value despite the roguelike elements.
Some users report issues with ship controls and AI behavior, describing them as clunky and erratic, which can disrupt the flow of gameplay and lead to frustrating experiences.

story
55 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and fun, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking depth. Many noted that the campaign missions feel padded with procedurally generated side missions, leading to a lack of variety and replayability. Overall, while the story has its moments, it suffers from a static narrative and limited mission diversity, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “The campaign is structured similarly to FTL: you choose which missions to complete before the turn counter reaches zero and the final battle starts.”
- “Ship equipment is pretty much as deep as its Master of Orion 2 counterpart with lots of different modules that appear very well balanced as they all have their pros and cons against different defense types, range, angle of approach, etc. It's a surprisingly deep fleet command simulation considering how light-hearted and whimsical the story and presentation of the game is.”
- “The battles are small and fast, and the story mode and dialogue are interesting so far.”
- “Story mode is honestly god awful.”
- “The campaign suffers from permadeath - it's annoying to do the same mission lines again and again.”
- “Despite this game billing itself as a roguelike, the missions aren't actually fully randomized and are nearly the same on each playthrough, which kind of kills the replayability.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is highly praised for its fun and intuitive mechanics, particularly in VR, where players enjoy commanding customized ships in a Homeworld-esque RTS format. While the experience is visually stunning and generally polished, some users noted issues with ship orientation and AI behavior, especially on harder difficulty levels. Overall, the game offers a replayable and engaging experience, with developers responsive to user feedback.
- “The gameplay is really fun, and I haven’t experienced any bugs, lagging, stuttering, or freezing in the game.”
- “Controlling customized ships in a Homeworld-esque gameplay loop feels fantastic in VR.”
- “The mechanics are very intuitive and what you would wish for from a game like this in VR.”
- “The homeworld-esque RTS gameplay (very similar to BattlegroupVR) is simple, fun, and cool-looking, but when I was playing on hard mode, the flaws were apparent (unable to set my ship's orientation easily, suicidal ship AI...).”
- “A small complaint: the maneuvering mechanics can be a little janky with respect to facing; for example, you can’t seem to command your ship to turn in place.”
replayability
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game offers decent replayability through features like unlocking different starter ships and loadouts, as well as an 'endless mode' introduced in a recent patch. While elements of roguelike gameplay, such as retaining random weapons or items from previous runs, enhance replay value, the lack of fully randomized missions can diminish the overall experience. Players can enjoy multiple playthroughs, but those seeking a true roguelike experience may find the replayability limited.
- “The 'endless mode' added in the latest patch does wonders for the replay value.”
- “Super high replay value, because you get to keep a random weapon or item from your last run.”
- “The elements of FTL-style roguelike replayability add a lot to this as well.”
- “However, despite this game billing itself as a roguelike, as other reviews have mentioned, the missions aren't actually fully randomized and are nearly the same on each playthrough, which kind of kills the replayability.”
- “- The storyline is static and uninteresting; no replay value.”
- “There is some replayability with unlocking other starships/loadouts if you are into that sort of thing.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and smooth performance, with a well-executed art style that runs efficiently on various hardware. However, some users note that the graphics are simpler compared to other titles like Homeworld II, and that certain visual elements were scaled back for compatibility with the Oculus Quest 2 headset. Overall, while the graphics are appealing, they may not reach the same level of detail as some competing games.
- “The graphics and sound are amazing.”
- “The art style is well-executed.”
- “The graphic is simple but beautiful.”
- “The graphics are underwhelming and feel outdated, lacking the detail and polish expected from modern games.”
- “Despite the smooth performance, the simplistic graphics make the game feel less immersive and visually appealing.”
- “The visuals seem to have been compromised for performance, resulting in a game that looks less impressive than it could have.”
music
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The game's music is praised for its beautiful retro vibe, creating a chill and nostalgic atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. While some users note that the music and races can feel a bit janky, they find it endearing and recommend the game for its engaging soundtrack and replayability. The combination of captivating music, appealing visuals, and solid gameplay mechanics contributes to a fun and immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere and music of the game have a beautiful retro vibe that made the whole experience chill and nostalgic.”
- “I went into this game blind with no prior knowledge and the intro cinematic and music instantly got me hooked.”
- “Though the music and races are a little bit janky, I highly recommend picking this up and giving it a shot.”
- “The music kept me engaged and feeling the flow of battle.”
optimization
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The game is well-optimized, offering a smooth gameplay experience without bugs, lag, or freezing, and it runs efficiently on lower-spec computers.
- “This game is very performance-friendly as it doesn't require a high-spec computer.”
- “The optimization is impressive, allowing smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs seamlessly without any lag.”
atmosphere
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a beautiful retro vibe, complemented by music that creates a chill and nostalgic experience for players.
- “The atmosphere and music of the game have a beautiful retro vibe that made the whole experience chill and nostalgic.”