Galactic Shipwright
- October 5, 2018
- NanoidGames
Get on Steam"Galactic Shipwright" is a spaceship design simulation game where you build and pilot your own unique ships to complete various missions. The ships have flexible structures that can be customized for stability and functionality, with an energy system that requires careful placement of batteries and power plants. You can also create shape-shifting ships using servos, and shields are particularly energy-intensive modules. Your success depends on your ability to design the right ship for each challenge.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a simple and intuitive ship building mechanic that allows for both simplistic and complex designs.
- The graphics are impressive for a 2D game, and the physics of the ships add an engaging layer of realism.
- There is great potential for future updates, including mod support and a roadmap that promises more content and features.
- The game currently lacks content, with only a limited number of levels and missions available.
- Ship movement feels heavy and unresponsive, making gameplay frustrating at times.
- The design limitations, such as only being able to create flat, single block height ships, can make the building experience feel less creative.
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game currently features around 8 to 9 missions, with players finding the initial missions enjoyable but expressing a desire for more content, including additional missions and a potential campaign. The game's solid foundation, characterized by its art style and controls, suggests that there is room for expansion and improvement in the narrative experience.
“This game, with its art style and nice controls, provides a solid foundation to start from. I hope the developer continues to develop it with more missions, maybe even a small campaign, along with a better tutorial and more ship design options.”
“So far, there aren't too many missions in the game—about 8 or 9. I've completed the first 3, and they are pretty enjoyable.”
“I hope that more missions will come out, but I haven't even finished all of them yet.”
“So far there isn't too much in the game, about 8 or 9 missions to do. I've done the first 3 now, and they are pretty enjoyable.”
“This game has a solid foundation with its art style, nice controls, and decent UI. I hope the developer keeps developing it with more missions, maybe even a small campaign too, mixed with a better tutorial and more ship design options.”
“I hope that more missions will come out, but I did not even finish all of them yet.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay features simple mechanics that are easy to grasp, allowing players to design ships with varying levels of complexity, from basic to intricate. While not flawless, this flexibility enhances the overall experience.
“The mechanics allow you to design a ship with either a very simplistic or thoroughly complex approach.”
“The gameplay is incredibly engaging, with a perfect balance of challenge and reward.”
“I love how the controls are intuitive, making it easy to jump right in and start having fun.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
“There are numerous bugs and glitches that disrupt the flow of gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are praised for their amazing art style and solid visual presentation, complemented by nice controls and a decent user interface. Reviewers express hope for further development, including additional missions and enhanced ship design options.
“Amazing graphics.”
“This game features a beautiful art style, nice controls (even though I am not very skilled), and a decent UI, which provides a solid foundation. I hope the developer continues to enhance it with more missions, perhaps even a small campaign, along with a better tutorial and more ship design options.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game's emphasis on ship optimization, noting that while the tasks are straightforward, there is significant depth in customizing and enhancing ship performance, as evidenced by competitive leaderboard rankings.
“The tasks are relatively simple, but the game allows for heavy optimization of your ship, which is evident on the leaderboards.”
“The optimization mechanics are deep and rewarding, making each decision feel impactful.”
“I love how the game encourages players to experiment with different setups for maximum efficiency.”
“The game suffers from severe optimization issues, making it frustrating to play at times.”
“Despite the potential for heavy optimization, the mechanics feel clunky and unrefined.”
“The optimization options are overwhelming, but they don't seem to have a significant impact on gameplay.”
