Evochron Legacy

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Evochron Legacy is a single-player or multiplayer sci-fi simulation game, focusing on combat, trade, and exploration. The game features advanced space flight mechanics, detailed spacecraft management, and a variety of objectives, including battles, racing, mining, and building stations. With good story, great mechanics, unique atmosphere, and long-distance travel using jump drives, Evochron Legacy is a fulfilling space adventure, but be prepared for some grinding.

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83%

Audience ScoreBased on 304 reviews

story17 positive mentions

grinding19 negative mentions

Evochron Legacy offers a vast and immersive sandbox experience, allowing players to explore, trade, mine, and engage in combat with a high degree of freedom.
The game features a realistic flight model with true Newtonian physics, making space travel and combat feel authentic and engaging.
The developer is highly responsive to the community, regularly updating the game and listening to player feedback, which enhances the overall experience.

The graphics are dated compared to other modern space sims, which may deter some players looking for cutting-edge visuals.
The user interface can be overwhelming and clunky, making it difficult for new players to navigate and fully understand the game's mechanics.
The game has a steep learning curve, which may frustrate players who prefer more casual or guided experiences in their games.

story
138 mentions
12 % positive mentions
83 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as multifaceted yet heavily focused on the alliance, leading to a "void century" issue where significant historical events are glossed over. Players find the narrative conveyed through basic text quests with minimal animations, resulting in a lack of engagement and depth. While there are varied missions available, many feel repetitive and simplistic, detracting from the overall storytelling experience, which is often overshadowed by the game's sandbox nature and flight mechanics.
- “There is an immersive story that remains open world.”
- “I enjoy a single player experience that offers exciting plot lines and deep characters with multiple points of view!”
- “When I revisit the review again in the future, I hope I will have a much better experience to report, as no one can deny the game is a very ambitious and intriguing concept, as is the story behind it.”
- “The story is told through basic text narration quests with limited in-game animations or sequences.”
- “With the story set centuries after the dissolution war and few wrecks telling the story back to barely one century, this game suffers a major 'void century' event.”
- “And now, I haven't played the game in weeks because I do not sense any story to the game at all.”
graphics
127 mentions
28 % positive mentions
63 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that while they are not cutting-edge and can appear dated, they are still functional and immersive enough to support the gameplay experience. Some players appreciate the ability to run the game on older systems and highlight the potential for graphical improvements through mods, while others express a desire for a more polished visual presentation. Overall, the consensus suggests that while the graphics may not be the game's strongest aspect, they do not detract significantly from the overall enjoyment and depth of gameplay.
- “The graphics are fantastic, the game is very immersive.”
- “The planets, nebulae, and stars provide breathtaking visuals despite planetary terrain appearing less convincing than something like Elite Dangerous.”
- “The graphics aren’t your multimillion game graphics but nevertheless are color-rich, crisp, and in my opinion, gorgeous.”
- “The graphics are outdated, but not outdated enough to be 'vintage'.”
- “The sound and graphics in this game can be wildly inconsistent, ranging from beautiful to downright ugly.”
- “Unpolished, barren, confusing, and simplistic, with outdated graphics to boot.”
gameplay
76 mentions
18 % positive mentions
78 % neutral mentions
4 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this space simulation game is characterized by a solid core of flight mechanics and fleet management, enhanced by recent updates that improve quality of life and reduce grind. While it offers a deep and engaging experience with complex controls and ship customization, some players find the mechanics overly complicated and the mission structure somewhat repetitive. Overall, the game is praised for its depth and flexibility, making it a strong contender in the space sim genre, despite some criticisms regarding polish and accessibility for new players.
- “The gameplay already had a solid core as a space simulation with long-standing inertia combat in the series and fleet management.”
- “I think this is where this game really shines for me - it rewards patient exploration of its mechanics, and they run deep... I only just became a good enough pilot to win my first race!”
- “The flight mechanics and spaceship customization are really, really cool and I really enjoy the complex controls; it makes me feel like I'm really flying a ship.”
- “This game had the potential to be an ultimate space game, but gameplay-wise, it's empty and unfortunately, there's no incentive to play it.”
- “Trying to figure out how the game's mechanics want you to perform each type of mission is a good source of frustration and just was not fun for me.”
- “While I can see the appeal of having complete control of a ship's systems, it just makes for tedious gameplay.”
atmosphere
46 mentions
35 % positive mentions
59 % neutral mentions
7 % negative mentions
The atmosphere in the game is praised for its immersive features, including seamless planetary landings, dynamic weather effects, and realistic flight mechanics that change based on atmospheric conditions. While some players appreciate the detailed environments and the ability to interact with various planetary atmospheres, others note that the flight controls can feel awkward and that the overall experience lacks the polish found in competing titles. Overall, the game offers a rich atmospheric experience that enhances exploration and combat, despite some inconsistencies in execution.
- “However, one pro for Evochron is fully atmospheric planets with weather, water, sparse vegetation, and even aurora... way more interesting than Elite's planets.”
- “What really stood out for me was the atmospheric weather... flying down onto a world only to be assaulted by rain and heavy winds affecting the flight model.”
- “Seamless no-load-screen spaceflight around the galaxy, fly through a planet's atmosphere, and land anywhere you like or combat other ships in the atmosphere.”
- “Pity that maneuvering in the gravity field of the planets or in the atmosphere looks so far quite strange - either I didn't get it yet or it is arcade-like.”
- “Yes, I miss the slick graphics and sound design of Elite; the noises and atmosphere of a busy space station in Elite are second to none.”
- “Planet atmospheres have also become considerably thinner, which is not fun at all.”
grinding
20 mentions
15 % positive mentions
-10 % neutral mentions
95 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that the game features significant grinding, particularly for completionists, with achievements requiring extensive effort that many find tedious. While some players appreciate the ability to mix activities and the reduced grind compared to other titles, others criticize the lengthy tutorials and repetitive tasks, leading to a time-consuming experience. Overall, the grinding aspect is a mixed bag, with some players enjoying the depth while others find it frustratingly tedious.
- “It's actually fun and not tedious like other games.”
- “The grinding in this game feels rewarding and keeps me engaged.”
- “I enjoy the grind because it allows me to develop my character and skills.”
- “It is definitely not friendly to completionists; the achievements are long and grindy, stay clear!”
- “You can do missions, but it's far from the best way to earn money and many are just tedious.”
- “Overall this is a time-consuming game with a lot of grinding to make money for that next model ship and other upgrades you'll need to be competitive.”
music
15 mentions
20 % positive mentions
60 % neutral mentions
20 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its immersive and atmospheric qualities, particularly the dark and moving soundtrack. While some users enjoy the calming background music during gameplay, others note that the repetition of tracks can become tiresome. The availability of community modpacks enhances the experience by offering additional music options and customization features.
- “This is a space game that both my wife and I enjoy playing; the design is perfect, the mechanics easy to understand, and the sounds and music add to the immersion.”
- “The sound is great, along with a relaxing, space-feeling soundtrack.”
- “The music is by no means bad, but you get tired of hearing the same tracks over and over.”
- “The game has calming background music that is a pleasure to listen to on your travels.”
- “The sound is great, along with a relaxing, space feeling soundtrack.”
optimization
12 mentions
42 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players praise its ability to run smoothly on a variety of systems, others report significant performance issues, particularly in VR, which seem to stem from limitations of the game engine rather than developer oversight. Despite upgrades to more powerful hardware, some users have experienced worsening performance over time, detracting from their overall enjoyment.
- “Great optimization for practically any computer.”
- “This game has to be the only game I have ever come across and played that not only is well optimized but will run on almost anything without a problem.”
- “350MB download, very well optimized and tons of stuff to do.”
- “But one major negative is the game's optimization, which I believe is more of a limitation of the game engine rather than a lack of developer skill.”
- “Unfortunately, over my two years with Elite and its updates, performance in VR had gotten worse to the point where I was no longer having fun in the game and instead constantly fighting optimization issues despite having upgraded to an RTX 3070 during that time.”
- “I saw similar performance issues with a completely different system as well (6700k, GTX 1080 at 1080p).”
stability
8 mentions
38 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
88 % negative mentions
The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some users experiencing frequent freezes, particularly when using Steam, while others report minor glitches that are not game-breaking. Despite these issues, the developer is noted for being responsive and proactive in addressing bugs, with many already fixed and community suggestions being implemented. Overall, while there are stability concerns, the game performs well on various systems, including lower-end hardware.
- “The graphics look top-notch, and it runs great on slower systems.”
- “I haven't experienced any crashes or bugs; the game runs smoothly.”
- “The performance is impressive, maintaining a steady frame rate even during intense moments.”
- “It really seems to not play nice with Steam as it freezes every time I tried the game.”
- “Why does it freeze Steam even when I don't get it from Steam? It's a mystery to me (and I love mysteries, which is why I tried so many times, lol).”
- “Its quests were incredibly buggy, which was disappointing given the fact it's been out for a while.”
humor
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its unexpected depth and content, particularly in comparison to other titles like E:D. However, players also experience a contrasting frustration when seeking help from the community, often facing harsh responses from more experienced players, which adds a layer of irony to the game's comedic elements.
- “The funny part is, the navmap was zoomed all the way in.”
- “And what's funny is it has more content and fun than E:D.”
- “It sounds funny, maybe even a little cool, until you jump on a player server and get completely overwhelmed by 5-6 year players for asking a question like 'Is there a bounty system or kill rewards?' or something as simple as 'Can someone give me some pointers on a good trade route?'”
monetization
3 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, feeling that advertisements are misleading and detract from the game's experience. There is a sense that the promotional content does not align with the actual gameplay, leading to disappointment.
- “Apparently, Steam thinks I'm more interested in seeing 10,000 rebirth advertisements.”
- “I feel like, point blank, the advertisement and text about the game are misleading.”
replayability
1 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Users highlight that, despite its lower visual fidelity compared to titles like Star Citizen, the game's feature set and replayability make it a worthwhile investment.
- “The feature set and replayability value are definitely worth supporting this project.”