Evochron Legacy

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Evochron Legacy is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by StarWraith 3D Games LLC and was released on January 18, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

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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story17 positive mentions

grinding21 negative mentions

Comprehensive tutorials that effectively teach the game's mechanics.
Detailed ship customization and a vast universe to explore, allowing for various play styles.
Seamless transitions between space and planetary landings, enhancing immersion.

Steep learning curve that may overwhelm new players, requiring significant time investment to master.
Graphics are dated compared to other modern space sims, which may deter some players.
Limited multiplayer activity and community engagement, making the online experience feel empty.

story
141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is largely open-ended and lacks a central narrative, with players engaging in a variety of missions that range from combat to trading and exploration. While there are multifactional storylines and a simulated economy, many players feel that the storytelling is simplistic, relying heavily on text narration with limited animations. Overall, the experience is described as immersive but often repetitive, with a significant focus on gameplay mechanics rather than a cohesive plot.
- “Not only is the flight model the best in any spaceflight simulation I've played, but there is a whole simulated economy, a galactic war, and faction storylines. You can build stations and cities, set up new trade routes, explore the vast reaches of unexplored space, and claim your riches. You can do all sorts of interesting varied missions, from being a delivery boy to a combat pilot, bounty hunter, racer, or even a space janitor, all while focusing on flying your ship!”
- “There is an immersive story that remains open world, allowing players to engage in a variety of missions and activities that keep the experience fresh and exciting.”
- “I enjoy a single-player experience that offers exciting plot lines and deep characters with multiple points of view!”
- “The story is told through basic text narration quests with limited in-game animations or sequences.”
- “And now, I haven't played the game in weeks because I do not sense any story to the game at all.”
- “There isn't much of a 'story' line other than quest missions and mods, but tiny mission contracts will make up the bulk of your time (initially) and the missions vary wildly from literally washing solar panels to dodging asteroids and scanning capital ships through loads of missiles and 'space flak'.”
graphics
135 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting that they are outdated and not on par with AAA titles, often comparing them unfavorably to games like Elite Dangerous. However, some players appreciate the game's ability to run smoothly on older systems and highlight the immersive atmosphere and artistic design, suggesting that the gameplay compensates for the visual shortcomings. Additionally, there is a strong modding community that offers enhancements to the graphics, allowing players to customize their experience.
- “The graphics are fantastic, the game is very immersive.”
- “The graphics are not as beautiful as Elite: Dangerous, but they are good, and it's more realistic.”
- “The graphics aren’t your multimillion game graphics but nevertheless are color rich, crisp, and in my opinion, gorgeous.”
- “The old graphics help this game run on older systems, but the planets show little visual splendor beyond single events like an aurora borealis or some nice light-locked planets in equidistance to two suns on each side.”
- “Unpolished, barren, confusing and simplistic, with outdated graphics to boot.”
- “The graphics are not the best out there, but it can still be awe inspiring.”
gameplay
82 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of this space simulation game is characterized by its depth and complexity, offering players a range of mechanics that encourage exploration and customization, particularly in flight and ship management. While some players may find the learning curve steep and the controls initially challenging, many appreciate the freedom to engage with the game in various ways, including sandbox modes and mission-based gameplay. Overall, the game is praised for its engaging mechanics and rewarding exploration, despite some criticisms regarding its graphics and occasional lack of polish.
- “The game doesn't hold your hand and lets you choose how to play, as long as it's within the game's mechanics.”
- “The flight mechanics and spaceship customization are really cool, and I really enjoy the complex controls; it makes me feel like I'm really flying a ship.”
- “Where this game shines isn't in graphics, or the size of its universe, but in its content and gameplay, which is simply some of the best I've seen.”
- “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.”
- “Some mechanics are overly complicated and clunky to use.”
atmosphere
47 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive experience, allowing players to seamlessly fly into and land on various planets, each featuring unique weather effects and gravitational challenges. While the visuals and flight mechanics are engaging, some players note that atmospheric controls can feel awkward and that there is room for improvement in the variety of planetary environments. Overall, the combination of dynamic atmospheres and detailed planetary exploration creates a captivating and enjoyable atmosphere for players.
- “Also, there's just something special about a game (priced as modestly as this one especially) where you can explore a huge galaxy and enter the atmosphere/land on just about every planet.”
- “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 is it 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.”
- “Planetary re-entry likewise requires you to pay attention to speed and altitude so you don't burn up when you hit the atmosphere.”
grinding
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews indicate that grinding in the game can be quite tedious, especially for completionists, with long and repetitive tasks such as mining and mission grinding. While some players appreciate the ability to mix activities and find it less grindy compared to other games, many still feel that the overall experience can be time-consuming and frustrating, particularly during the tutorial phase. Overall, the game offers a significant amount of grinding, which may deter some players.
- “It's actually fun and not tedious like other games.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It is definitely not friendly to completionists; the achievements are long and grindy, stay clear!”
- “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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, with a dark and moving soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some players appreciate the calming background music, others note that the repetition of tracks can become tiresome. Additionally, the community modpack offers further customization options, including an expanded selection of music, which enhances the game's auditory experience.
- “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.”
- “I personally love playing el on a Sunday morning while listening to indie music like the hippie that I secretly am.”
- “The game has calming background music that is a pleasure to listen to on your travels.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while it performs well on Linux and has responsive developer support for troubleshooting, players report various bugs and glitches, particularly with quests. Although some issues persist, many have been identified and fixed, and the game runs smoothly on lower-end systems, making it a generally stable experience despite its imperfections.
- “It runs great on Linux under Wine or Proton.”
- “The graphics look top-notch, and it runs smoothly on slower systems.”
- “It really seems to not play nice with Steam as it freezes every time I tried the game.”
- “Why it freezes Steam even when I don't get it from Steam is a mystery to me (and I love mysteries which is why I tried so many times lol).”
- “It's quests were incredibly buggy, which was disappointing given the fact it's been out awhile.”
optimization
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The game's optimization has received mixed reviews; while some players report significant performance issues, particularly in VR, others praise its ability to run smoothly on a variety of systems. Despite upgrades to more powerful hardware, some users have experienced worsening performance over time, indicating potential limitations of the game engine. Conversely, a few players highlight the game's overall good optimization and low download size, suggesting it can handle extensive content without major problems.
- “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.”
- “Optimization is good overall.”
- “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.”
- “I saw similar performance issues with a completely different system as well (6700k, GTX 1080 at 1080p).”
- “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.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users find the humor in the game to be unexpectedly rich, noting that even a seemingly simple feature, like the navmap being zoomed in, can lead to amusing experiences. Comparisons to other games highlight that this title offers more engaging and entertaining content.
- “The funny part is that the navmap was zoomed all the way in.”
- “And what's funny is that it has more content and fun than E:D.”
monetization
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Users express frustration with the monetization strategy, feeling overwhelmed by excessive advertisements that detract from the gaming experience, particularly in relation to the game's initial promises.
- “Apparently, Steam thinks I'm more interested in seeing 10,000 ads for rebirth.”
emotional
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Players find that the emotional engagement in Evochron is minimal, as the gameplay often involves lengthy periods of autopilot use, which detracts from the sense of immersion and personal connection to the game world. The slow manual flying contrasts sharply with the more dynamic warp drive mechanics, leading to a less emotionally impactful experience overall.
replayability
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Reviewers highlight that, despite its lower visual fidelity compared to titles like Star Citizen, the game's feature set significantly enhances its replayability, making it a worthwhile investment for players.
- “The feature set and replayability value are definitely worth supporting this project.”