Flatspace

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Flatspace is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Cornutopia Software and was released on January 23, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Flatspace is a top-down space trading game with the emphasis on freedom and exploration. You become captain of a spaceship in a living simulation of a distant galaxy. As a space pilot, you decide how to earn a living; command your crew, buy new and better ships and equipment, and explore.

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Audience ScoreBased on 15 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers enjoyable ship combat and can be a fun way to be challenged.
It has a nostalgic appeal for some players who remember it from their childhood.
The game is considered a labor of love, with some players appreciating its unique twist on gameplay.

The game suffers from poor design, simplistic trading mechanics, and low-quality visuals.
Despite being free, it has a 'donationware' aspect that feels exploitative to players.
Many players find the game limited and believe there are better alternatives available.

gameplay
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The gameplay is criticized for its obtuse design and simplistic trading mechanics, which detract from the overall experience, despite the game having a genuine feel. However, it also features beautiful elite-inspired elements that add a unique twist.
- “Beautiful elite-inspired gameplay with its own twist on things.”
- “The obtuse design, simplistic trading mechanics, and 'donationware' aspects of the game probably all contributed to its failure. While it does seem genuinely made, that doesn't mean it's well made.”
- “The gameplay feels clunky and unrefined, making it difficult to enjoy the experience.”
- “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, leading to frustration rather than fun.”
music
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The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring nice tunes that enhance the experience; however, players express frustration over the developer's approach to monetization, criticizing the high cost of the soundtrack and additional DLC as excessive.
- “Have to hunt down the music software used... nice tunes.”
- “This is only free in a rudimentary sense... the developer has their hand out for an eye-watering $22 USD soundtrack 'donation' for this as you're expected to buy some extra DLC from Steam... digital panhandling.”
- “The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel more like background noise than an engaging part of the game.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
graphics
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The graphics are characterized by low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals, which may disappoint many gamers and potentially deter them from enjoying the game.
- “This game features fairly low-quality, low-poly 3D visuals, which will understandably deter a lot of gamers.”
- “The graphics are outdated and lack the detail that modern players expect.”
- “The visual design feels bland and uninspired, making it hard to stay engaged.”