Fractured Space

65%
Game Brain Score Based on 1,155 reviews
  • gameplay
  • graphics
  • optimization
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An original and deep game of strategic online warfare that brings your sci-fi capital ship fantasies to life.
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Fractured Space is a 5-v-5 team-based Science Fiction Shooter game with fantastic mechanics and perfect graphics. Players control massive capital ships to capture mines, bases, and ultimately the enemy team's home in multiplayer or co-op single-player modes. However, the game can be very grinding and buggy at times. The game's description states that it combines the intensity of a shooter with deep tactical decision making across five sectors.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

65%
Audience ScoreBased on 1,155 reviews
gameplay129 positive mentions
grinding36 negative mentions
  • Fractured Space offers a unique blend of MOBA and space combat, allowing players to command massive capital ships in strategic battles.
  • The game features a variety of ships, each with distinct abilities and playstyles, promoting teamwork and tactical gameplay.
  • The graphics are stunning, with detailed ship designs and impressive visual effects that enhance the overall experience.
  • The matchmaking system can be slow, often resulting in long wait times for games, especially during off-peak hours.
  • There are occasional balance issues with certain ships, leading to frustration for players who encounter overpowered opponents.
  • The game lacks a robust tutorial and in-game communication options, making it difficult for new players to learn the mechanics and coordinate with teammates.
  • gameplay304 mentions

    The gameplay of "Fractured Space" is generally praised for its solid mechanics, strategic depth, and engaging ship battles, offering a unique blend of MOBA and space combat elements. However, players have expressed concerns about long matchmaking times, grindy progression, and occasional balance issues, which can detract from the overall experience. Despite these drawbacks, many find the gameplay addictive and rewarding, especially once they overcome the initial learning curve.

    • “The gameplay feels really solid and there are enough intricacies to make it enjoyable game after game.”
    • “Fractured Space is a perfect meld of MOBA and space sims in a sandbox environment, giving action-packed gameplay with a huge focus on teamwork and a wonderful, if not amazing, strategic element of rewarding and gratifying gameplay mechanics.”
    • “The gameplay is fantastic, a great mix between capturing points, strategizing next steps, and, of course, gorgeous ship battles.”
    • “I'm rarely writing such reviews, but it's literally dead - in my 6 hours of gameplay I've spent around 3 hours in queues (both PvE and PvP) and the rest... playing solo bot vs. bot matches.”
    • “The recent updates are a pretty naked cash grab, and don't make the gameplay better than it was.”
    • “There's no single player content, matches take a long time to get started, and since the gameplay is so slow, they take up to an hour each.”
  • graphics187 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the stunning visuals, detailed ship designs, and impressive particle effects. Players appreciate the art direction and overall aesthetic, noting that the game runs smoothly even on lower-end systems, although some have mentioned optimization issues. Overall, the graphics are considered a significant highlight, contributing to an engaging and immersive gameplay experience.

    • “The visuals are spectacular and the gameplay is incredibly addictive.”
    • “The graphics are beautiful, and the gameplay is engaging and challenging.”
    • “The graphics are stunning and I like how many different ships there are.”
    • “An interesting idea, very very very alpha not even worthy of a demo, clunky graphics full of ghost images, unresponsive ship controls, Steam is supposed to be a great way to launch and fund new games but this is far too immature.”
    • “Unfortunately there isn't any reason to do so, since the ships are all built on a hard science fiction aesthetic and therefore aren't all that interesting to look at, and the map is an asteroid field.”
    • “The movement controls, graphic assets (ship and station models), weapon effects, battle visuals, etc. are simplistic.”
  • optimization49 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, with many players noting enhanced visuals and smoother performance since earlier versions. While some users report minor bugs and occasional performance issues, particularly on lower-end hardware, the introduction of a "low performance" mode has made the game more accessible. However, there are still concerns about optimization for certain setups, indicating that further refinements are needed to ensure a consistently smooth experience for all players.

    • “First of all, after the phase 2 update, the tutorial for new players is optimized compared to the old one, and it does tell you the basic mechanics of the game.”
    • “Performance of this game has been greatly increased, and optimizations have removed the lags and clunkiness of the first time I tried it.”
    • “The game has been optimized very well so far, and only a few select people lag, usually due to the hardware of their computer.”
    • “The performance sadly is where this game falls short. I have a GTX 760 and 8GB of RAM, and I'm struggling, but I'm sure this will be patched out in time.”
    • “This is literally the worst optimized game I have ever played.”
    • “Severe performance issues bordering on unplayable on a decent 2012 rig on absolute lowest settings; guess that can be excused for an early access title.”
  • grinding40 mentions

    The reviews highlight a mixed perception of grinding in the game, with some players appreciating that it doesn't require excessive grinding to enjoy the mechanics, while others find the process tedious and time-consuming, especially for unlocking new ships. Many users note that while grinding can be rewarding, it often feels like a chore, particularly if players do not invest in in-app purchases to expedite progress. Overall, the grinding aspect is seen as a significant part of the experience, with varying opinions on its impact on enjoyment.

    • “But unlike War Thunder or World of Tanks, you aren't grinding to get always better ships; you're grinding to get different ones.”
    • “- Not too grindy.”
    • “* Not grindy; no stepping up of this ship is better; they are simply different.”
    • “Not to mention, the game is extremely grindy and unless you use your wallet, there is no way of being able to get all vehicles unless you have put in a ridiculous amount of hours into it.”
    • “Mega con: grinding in this game is long, hard and may not even be worth it!”
    • “The problem I have with this game now as compared to early access is the progression system is long and grindy, while they got rid of the progression tree in favor of a more MOBA-style unlock system for new ships, they also adopted the 'you'll either have to pay lots of money or quit your job and play this' method of unlocking all the playable ships, something very different from the original.”
  • story37 mentions

    The game's story aspect is generally viewed as lacking depth, with minimal lore and character development, leading some players to feel that it could benefit from a more substantial narrative or campaign mode. While the ongoing missions and rewards provide a sense of progression, many users express a desire for a richer storyline to enhance their experience. Overall, the focus remains on gameplay mechanics rather than storytelling, which may disappoint those seeking a more immersive narrative.

    • “Monthly campaigns give you access to objectives with slight story to work for, and these can reward skins, in-game credits, premium credits (bought with real money or earned from a campaign or daily login reward), and ships!”
    • “Fractured Space has been a fun game; if you want a storyline, go to another game. This is a very good strategy game and has had me playing for hours. The only thing that I would change is to add lore.”
    • “Personally, I'd like to see either a story mode or more bot-based play in order to further explore the game before facing down live players.”
    • “It's the same story we've all heard before from games that are perpetually in beta.”
    • “Now I can't play with it without an incredibly boring intro cinematic, followed by a uselessly long and unskippable tutorial mission.”
    • “If they add a campaign it would only make the game better, but I feel like they are going to go the Counter-Strike route and not add a story, and just focus on the ships and gameplay which is already pretty polished.”
  • monetization31 mentions

    The monetization model of the game features primarily cosmetic microtransactions, which are optional and do not significantly impact gameplay. While some players appreciate the fair pricing and limited nature of in-app purchases, others criticize the grind required to unlock content without spending money, suggesting that the free-to-play aspect may not be as rewarding. Overall, the game's monetization has received mixed reviews, with concerns about its impact on player experience and community engagement.

    • “This game is a good example of well-placed microtransactions.”
    • “In-game purchases are only for boosters and cosmetics, all fully optional.”
    • “The monetization overall is fair; money can accelerate your progress slightly.”
    • “The recent updates are a pretty naked cash grab, and don't make the gameplay better than it was.”
    • “The f2p aspect of the game is not that promising, microtransactions affect the gameplay rather than fancy skins.”
    • “Now, in my opinion, I think the way the devs have focused so much on microtransactions, skins, and premium packages and not on things that are debilitating to the game such as the matchmaking and disconnects that will eventually ruin the game.”
  • stability27 mentions

    The stability of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players noting that it runs smoothly with good graphics and rare glitches, while others report significant issues such as frequent disconnections, matchmaking bugs, and server instability. Many users acknowledge that the game is still in early access, which contributes to its rough state, but express hope for improvements as the developers address these problems. Overall, while there are some minor glitches, the game is considered quite buggy, particularly in terms of connectivity and matchmaking.

    • “Fractured Space has so much potential; the graphics are nice, and the game isn't buggy.”
    • “Graphics look good, and it runs great on my PC at top settings.”
    • “Extremely buggy and low playerbase.”
    • “Edited to negative: too much bugginess with matchmaking, keeps disconnecting people, bugging lobbies or locking games when it fails to load someone in.”
    • “Anyway, the game is extremely buggy, you get connection loss so you can't connect to servers, you can get connection loss when you finally joined a server and have played a few minutes.”
  • replayability10 mentions

    Overall, the game's replayability is viewed as limited, with many players finding it repetitive and lacking in variety compared to other titles like Warframe. While some appreciate the enjoyable gameplay and potential for teamwork in PvP, there are calls for better optimization and more rewarding systems to enhance replay value. Customization options are also seen as a factor that could improve the game's longevity.

    • “Look at Warframe; that game is grindy as hell, yet it keeps itself replayable because it offers you so many ways to approach each mission in every sense of the word, while keeping the whole thing intense and never letting you easily predict every single thing that would happen in the next entire match.”
    • “Fractured Space is a rare gem among early access/alpha games, in that it has both replayability and enjoyable gameplay.”
    • “Looks great, and the PvP requires teamwork to win, which makes a game replayable.”
    • “Oh, right, it's repetitive and not too replayable.”
    • “Very little replayability.”
    • “A great game so far, but slightly wanting in customization and replayability.”
  • humor8 mentions

    The humor in the game is highlighted by the distinct personalities of the ships and their crews, featuring entertaining banter and trash talk during combat. Players appreciate the comedic elements woven into the gameplay, reflecting the developers' intent to create a fun experience, although some aspects, like the new matchmaking rating system, have diluted the humor for some users. Overall, the game's humor is a blend of clever commentary and lighthearted interactions that enhance the gaming experience.

    • “Each ship feels very different, and the crew you choose can add a lot of personality to your ship as well, with sometimes badass, other times funny commentary and live combat responses.”
    • “They also trash talk other ships occasionally, which is funny.”
    • “Crew banter is a nice touch and often funny.”
    • “But the new MMR system also diluted the players' MMR to a level where it's just not funny anymore.”
  • music6 mentions

    The music in the game is generally considered lackluster, with some players opting to listen to their own music instead. However, the game does offer customizable audio controls, allowing players to adjust the master volume, music, effects, and voice separately, which is a positive feature.

    • “Graphics, sound, and music, art style, gameplay.”
    • “Gamers can adjust audio controls separately for master volume, music, effects, and voice.”
    • “Background menu music.”
    • “The music is quite lackluster.”
    • “Well ... music ... I don't know, kinda listening to my own as far as I can remember.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The atmosphere in the game is described as having potential but ultimately falling short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and engagement. While the ability to control large capital ships is appreciated, the overall experience is marred by a soulless environment and frustrating gameplay mechanics that detract from immersion.

    • “I really liked the atmosphere and the ability to control large capital ships, so overall a fantastic space shooter that I've been looking for.”
    • “So capital class whimper battle combined with lots of dying and respawning, having to move all that way back to battle like a sloth only to be executed to pieces upon arrival in 30 seconds, combined with soulless atmosphere killed the experience for me.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    While the emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed, the need for improved tutorials suggests that new players may struggle to connect with the game's emotional depth due to a lack of understanding of mechanics and teamwork. Enhancing the tutorial could foster a stronger emotional engagement by helping players better navigate and appreciate the game's dynamics.

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Critic Reviews

67% average critic score

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Play time

52hMedian play time
151hAverage play time
11-151hSpent by most gamers
*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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