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Fairspace

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52%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:graphics, gameplay
Most mentioned negative aspects:story
65% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Fairspace is a single player and multiplayer open world role playing game with economy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Sub Orbital Software and was released on October 20, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Fairspace is an amateur developed open-ended space exploration, trading and combat game. A full and rich persistent universe awaits your discovery.Key Features

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65%Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game provides a sense of joy and hope, helping players cope with personal struggles.
  • It offers a decent space sandbox experience with exploration, trading, and a variety of ships.
  • The price is low, making it a good value for those who enjoy space sims or trucking simulations.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, with confusing mechanics and a frustrating navigation system.
  • There are significant issues with sound quality, graphics, and overall polish, making it feel outdated.
  • The game suffers from a lack of player base and slow development progress, leading to an unfinished feel.

  • story

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    13% positive mentions, 49% neutral mentions, 38% negative mentions

    The story emphasizes resilience and the unpredictability of life, suggesting that perseverance can lead to unexpected outcomes. However, players express frustration with the game's leveling system, noting that mission rewards do not scale appropriately with difficulty, undermining the narrative's potential for growth and achievement. Overall, while the game offers a rich variety of activities and quests, the execution of its story elements leaves some players dissatisfied.

    • “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
    • “Level indicator is meaningless since higher level jobs pay the same as lower ones: a level 2 mission reward is the same as level 22, and a level 1 mission can include a capital ship (the moment that made me quit and post this review).”
    • “According to the features list on this page, this game has piracy, mining, bounty hunting, over 800 ships with millions of combinations of gear, and loads of quests to improve your reputation with the many planets and races.”
    • “Level indicator is meaningless since higher level jobs pay the same as lower ones: a level 2 mission reward is the same as level 22, and a level 1 mission can include a capital ship (the moment that made me quit and post this review).”

  • graphics

    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 12% neutral mentions, 13% negative mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally described as acceptable, with some reviewers noting that they resemble early 2000s visuals and may not meet the expectations of players seeking high-end graphics. However, the game runs smoothly on low-end computers, making it a decent choice for its price point, despite its clunky controls and unoriginal models. Overall, while not exceptional, the graphics are considered adequate for the gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are great, and run smoothly on a low-end computer.”
    • “If you like clunky controls, unoriginal models, and sound (yes, I used the fighter ship that you are assigned when you start, and some of the sounds in a college project back in 2003), and early 2000's graphics, then this game is for you.”

  • gameplay

    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    67% positive mentions, -17% neutral mentions, 50% negative mentions

    The gameplay is described as a simplified and repetitive version of the typical "elite" style, featuring a confusing equipment leveling mechanic that lacks clarity. While the sound and graphics require improvement, the overall gameplay experience is considered solid for an early access title.

    • “Sound and graphics need polishing, but the gameplay is already very good for an early access.”
    • “The gameplay feels like the usual 'elite' type, but it's much more basic and repetitive.”
    • “The gameplay is overly simplistic and lacks variety, making it feel tedious after a short time.”
    • “The mechanics are unoriginal and the overall experience is just a rehash of what we've seen before.”

  • music

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 50% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The music in the game is noted for its relaxing qualities, providing a soothing backdrop that helps players feel at ease. Some users suggest that it can be enjoyed alongside classic soundtracks, enhancing the overall experience.

    • “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
    • “Or just throw on the 'Convoy' soundtrack on Winamp and you're good.”

  • optimization

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game is well-optimized, delivering impressive graphics that run smoothly even on low-end computers, ensuring accessibility for a wider range of players.

    • “The graphics are great, and run smoothly on a low-end computer.”

  • humor

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Reviews suggest that the game's humor is reminiscent of a "truck stop" vibe, incorporating light-hearted moments throughout the experience. However, the humor may not be consistently strong, leaving some players wanting more.

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Fairspace is a open world role playing game with economy and science fiction themes. Common tags for Fairspace include futuristic, 3D, indie, trading, aliens and others.

Fairspace is available on PC and Windows.

Fairspace was released on October 20, 2015.

Fairspace was developed by Sub Orbital Software.

Fairspace has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Fairspace for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Fairspace is a single player game with multiplayer and local co-op support.

Similar games include SpaceBourne 2, Elite Dangerous, Astrox Imperium, Starpoint Gemini 2, Everspace 2 and others.