Galactic Inheritors
- June 9, 2015
- Plug In Digital
Get on Steam"Galactic Inheritors" is a space 4X strategy game where players build and manage their empire among the stars. Explore the galaxy, research technologies, and construct infrastructure for your colonies, while also engaging in diplomacy and warfare with rival factions. The game features a dynamic media system that influences public opinion and offers various bonuses for ship designs and building partners. Your choices and management skills will determine the fate of your empire.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game introduces some interesting mechanics, particularly in media campaigns and the Military Industrial Complex.
- Despite its flaws, some players find the game charming and capable of providing a captivating experience.
- The game is easy to pick up for newcomers to the 4X genre, making it accessible for casual players.
- The game feels unfinished and lacks support from developers, leading to numerous bugs and shallow gameplay.
- Many players find the interface clunky and the mechanics overly simplistic, making the game feel repetitive and unengaging.
- The AI is criticized for being unchallenging and the overall pacing of the game is too slow, resulting in a lack of excitement.
- gameplay30 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is described as standard for a 4X game, featuring basic mechanics with some unique elements like media campaigns and creating negative attitudes towards opponents. While the game is stable and has potential, many players feel it requires further playtesting to refine its cumbersome mechanics and enhance the diplomatic aspects. Overall, it presents interesting ideas but struggles with execution, leading to a mixed reception.
“It's a very standard 4X game, but it does introduce some cool mechanics in terms of media campaigns.”
“One of the interesting mechanics is that you need to create negative 'attitudes' against a prospective opponent.”
“There's a couple of interesting mechanics with the explorer units and exploiting resources, and the diplomacy portion could be interesting in terms of holding off people attacking you.”
“The mechanics are basic.”
“Much of the game mechanics are cumbersome.”
“I really hope the developer can make the game better, there are some great ideas here, but I feel it just needs more playtesting to iron out the wrinkles in the gameplay.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are rated 5/10, with minimal visual representation during battles, focusing instead on functionality and straightforward gameplay. While the aesthetic is lacking, there is potential for improvement, and players express a desire for more immersive artwork in future updates. Overall, the graphics do not detract from the game's core concepts, which are seen as innovative and engaging.
“I would love to see more immersive artwork added.”
“Sure, it's a slow beginning (but like all 4X games) and the graphical elements have much room for improvement (but if I can tell from the screenshots around, it's upcoming)... but the most interesting thing is the key concepts in the game, that are a welcome change for once.”
“However, what it lacks in aesthetics, it makes up for in functionality and straightforwardness.”
“There are no graphics for the battles except ship losses.”
“The graphical elements have much room for improvement.”
“What it lacks in aesthetic, it makes up for in functionality and straightforwardness.”
- music8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with players enjoying the in-game tracks; however, some have reported issues such as the music stopping unexpectedly and bugs that delay the background music's start. These problems, while frustrating, do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyable experience.
“I liked the in-game music.”
“One negative I had was the music would stop playing after a short while.”
“So I played a CD instead, but had to lower all sound levels in the game or my own music would not repeat.”
“A few 'early access' bugs like background music starts a few minutes in, but nothing to spoil the very enjoyable experience.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by its ironic and satirical elements, particularly highlighting the absurdities of political propaganda and the contradictions in wartime rhetoric. Players appreciate the cleverness of the writing, which adds a layer of depth to the gameplay experience.
“As a sidenote, I find it ironically funny that I can run a propaganda item that says my enemy has been crossing our border illegally, but I can't actually cross my enemy's border to attempt to start a war because we are not at war.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has seen significant improvements in stability, with a cleaner user interface and the resolution of numerous bugs and glitches, enhancing the overall experience for players.
- story2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's story does not align with the grand dynastic narratives and side events found in titles like Crusader Kings II or Europa Universalis, which may lead to disappointment for players expecting a similar depth of storytelling.
