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Flatspace IIk

43%Game Brain Score
music, replayability
gameplay, graphics
58% User Score Based on 24 reviews

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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.

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58%
Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews
music4 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 nostalgic, enhancing the overall atmosphere of the game.
  • Despite some graphical limitations, the game has its own unique style and has been well-received by long-time fans of the series.
  • The control scheme is awkward and counter-intuitive, making combat and navigation frustrating for players.
  • There are significant technical issues, including long loading times and crashes when adjusting graphics settings.
  • The lack of a minimap and mission log complicates gameplay, requiring players to memorize locations and objectives.
  • gameplay
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is praised for its immersive mechanics and beautiful music, though some players note that the controls can feel clunky initially. Despite its top-down perspective, it offers a rich experience reminiscent of classic space sims, with moments of challenge where players may feel outclassed. Suggestions for additional features indicate room for improvement in enhancing the overall gameplay experience.

    • “Music is beautiful, gameplay mechanics are awesome, controls might feel clunky at first but you will get used to it.”
    • “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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is widely praised for its beautiful and unique soundtrack, which evokes nostalgia and complements the game's ethereal atmosphere. Players appreciate the fantastic sound effects and how well the music aligns with the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience 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
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's graphics are considered outdated and may not appeal to everyone, 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 people, 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
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game 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, particularly during the initial missions. This design choice leads to frustration as players must rely on memory to navigate the game's expansive environments.

    • “No minimap, so the first mission trying to find another station in the void is impossible.”
    • “No mission log, have to memorize the drop point for cargo and hope you remembered correctly.”
  • replayability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the replayability of the game, particularly due to the opportunity to explore various professions, which adds depth and encourages multiple playthroughs.

    • “The replayability of trying different professions is fantastic!”
    • “The ability to explore various professions adds great replay value to the game.”
    • “I love how the game encourages replayability through its diverse profession options.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users report encountering stability issues despite following troubleshooting steps, including adjusting resolution settings in the configuration file. This suggests that the game may have persistent stability problems that are not easily resolved through standard fixes.

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