Flatspace IIk

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Flatspace IIk is a top-down space trading game that offers a unique, procedurally generated universe to explore in each playthrough. With a variety of professions to choose from and a focus on free exploration, players can trade, hunt, and upgrade their ships while discovering the game's many secrets. Fans of classic space-trading games like Elite and RPG Dungeon Crawlers like Nethack will enjoy the blend of gameplay styles in Flatspace IIk.

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

36%

Audience ScoreBased on 12 reviews

music3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a vast and immersive experience with plenty of options and roles to explore, making it highly addictive.
The soundtrack and sound effects are fantastic and add a unique charm to the game.
Despite some graphical limitations, the game has its own style and has been well-received by long-time fans.

The control scheme is awkward and counter-intuitive, making combat and navigation frustrating.
There is no minimap or mission log, which complicates gameplay and makes it difficult to keep track of objectives.
Technical issues such as long loading times and crashes when adjusting settings significantly detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is immersive and features impressive mechanics, though some players find the controls initially clunky. While it offers a challenging experience where players can feel outclassed, it also provides options that enhance the gameplay, reminiscent of earlier titles like Flatspace II. The beautiful music further enriches the overall experience.
- “Music is beautiful, gameplay mechanics are awesome, controls might feel clunky at first but you will get used to it.”
- “Don't let its top-down gameplay fool you, this is easily one of the most immersive space sims I've ever played.”
- “Just saying some simple things, even besides the ones I named, could be added to really help the gameplay.”
- “You will definitely reach a point where you are outclassed and outgunned and surprised, but Flatspace II was giving us that sort of gameplay option decades before it was the thing to do.”
- “Don't let its top-down gameplay fool you; this is easily one of the most immersive space sims I've ever played.”
music
3 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic and unique soundtrack, which evokes nostalgia and complements the ethereal atmosphere of the universe. Players find the sound effects and overall audio experience beautiful, enhancing the gameplay despite initial clunky controls.
- “The soundtrack and sound effects in general are fantastic and unique, and probably nostalgic after all this time.”
- “Music is beautiful, gameplay mechanics are awesome, controls might feel clunky at first but you will get used to it.”
- “The game is set to a fantastic, ethereal soundtrack by the developer that beautifully fits the universe.”
graphics
3 mentions
33 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
67 % negative mentions
The game's graphics may not be the most visually appealing and show signs of aging, but it possesses a unique style that some players appreciate. However, users have reported significant issues, including long loading times and crashes when attempting to adjust graphics settings.
- “Maybe the game isn't graphically the most appealing to everyone, but it has its own style, and I respect that.”
- “Graphics and UI will show their age.”
- “The darn thing takes forever to start, and when it does, it crashes as soon as one tries to adjust anything in the graphics settings!”
story
2 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-50 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The story experience is hindered by a lack of navigational aids, such as a minimap and mission log, making it difficult for players to track objectives and locations, which can lead to frustration during gameplay.
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative flow.”
- “Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
- “The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
replayability
1 mentions
300 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the replayability of the game, particularly due to the option to explore different professions, which adds variety and encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “The replayability of trying different professions is fantastic.”
- “Each playthrough offers a unique experience, making you want to dive back in.”
- “The variety of choices keeps the game fresh and exciting every time you play.”
stability
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
Users report experiencing stability issues despite following troubleshooting steps, including adjusting resolution settings in the configuration file.
- “I adjusted the resolution in the config file and followed every troubleshooting suggestion in the readme, but the game still crashes frequently.”
- “Despite trying all the recommended fixes, the game remains unstable and often freezes during gameplay.”
- “The frequent crashes and performance issues make it nearly impossible to enjoy the game.”