Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game

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"Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game" is a VR action roguelite set in the Stellaris universe, where you captain a ship to battle alien species and encounter planet-sized creatures. Upgrade and customize your ship with looted power-ups, and conduct research in multiple tech trees. Experience unique journeys in story mode with randomized maps, or participate in daily challenges with leaderboards. * VR action roguelite in Stellaris universe * Upgrade and customize ship with looted power-ups * Story mode with randomized maps and daily challenges

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Play Modes

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

Ghost Signal: A Stellaris Game screenshot

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 58 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and engaging VR experience, combining elements of roguelites and tactical space combat, reminiscent of FTL.
Visually stunning environments and a well-integrated Stellaris theme enhance the overall gameplay experience.
The game features a solid progression system with various upgrades and ship types, providing good replayability and a sense of achievement.

The control scheme can be unintuitive and finicky, making navigation and targeting challenging, especially for players with controller issues.
Some players have reported bugs and performance issues that can detract from the overall experience.
The game lacks content variety, with limited ship types and encounters, leading to a feeling of repetitiveness after a few playthroughs.

gameplay
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
59%
18%
The gameplay is characterized by a unique VR experience that combines active movement plotting and strategic decision-making, making it distinct from traditional 2D mechanics. While the core loop is addictive and features roguelike elements, some players feel that the lack of variety leads to repetitive playthroughs after just a few runs. Overall, the game offers simple controls and polished mechanics, though opinions on ship navigation and control vary among players.
- “It's not just 3D visuals over 2D mechanics; any non-VR version would be a very different experience.”
- “Gameplay consists of plotting your movements for your ship and deciding when to fire, what to fire, and with what weapons, plus when to boost.”
- “Core gameplay loop is addictive and fun.”
- “But Ghost Signal does not have enough variety to justify so many playthroughs: the player will experience everything the gameplay has to offer in just 3 wins, which will take ~3-5 hours.”
- “Really did not like the mechanics they decided on for ship control and navigation.”
- “There's no gameplay purpose to opening/closing your hand but it would make the game feel a little less static and more responsive.”
story
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
44%
22%
The game's story is generally well-received, with players enjoying the engaging narrative and intricate details woven throughout the gameplay. However, some users feel that the story is minimal or non-existent, comparing it to games that prioritize gameplay mechanics over narrative depth. Overall, opinions on the story vary significantly, with some praising its fun elements while others find it lacking.
- “Roguelites are just amazing, Stellaris content is to die for, and the story was really fun to follow along, not to mention all the different tiny details hidden in the sectors.”
- “Each run takes ~40-60 minutes, and the story campaign requires at least 11 wins with increasingly more difficult gameplay modifiers.”
- “Epic story.”
- “This game has no story.”
- “It's like playing Temple Run for the story.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
71%
29%
The graphics are widely praised for their stunning 3D visuals and immersive sci-fi environments, particularly in VR, creating a unique experience that enhances the overall atmosphere. While some find the visuals relatively simple, they still contribute significantly to the game's appeal, especially for fans of the genre. Overall, the graphics are considered fantastic, elevating the gameplay experience.
- “Visuals are amazing, it is one of the best space sci-fi environments you can experience in VR.”
- “It's relatively simple but I think the graphics and atmosphere are great, as I'm a big sci-fi guy.”
- “Very nice visuals, the Stellaris theme helps a lot especially if you played it before this.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers strong replayability due to its rogue-like mechanics, ensuring that each run presents new experiences and challenges. Players can expect a fresh gameplay experience every time they play.
- “Replayability is quite good as the roguelike mechanisms are very helpful.”
- “It has tons of replayability with new things happening every run.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
150%
The music in the game is enhanced by remixes of the Stellaris soundtrack, which users feel adds to the overall experience.
- “The remixes of the Stellaris soundtrack just make the experience even better.”
- “The music adds a captivating layer to the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere.”
- “The music feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I found the soundtrack to be uninspired and forgettable, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “The audio quality is subpar, and the mixing makes it difficult to appreciate the individual tracks.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is praised for its strong sci-fi elements, with users appreciating the graphics and overall ambiance, despite the simplicity of the design.
- “The graphics and atmosphere are great; I really appreciate the simplicity, especially as a big sci-fi fan.”
- “The immersive atmosphere draws you in and makes you feel like you're part of the world.”
- “The combination of sound design and visuals creates a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that lingers long after playing.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be engaging and immersive, appreciating the futuristic feel of the button selection mechanic, though they express a desire for more consistent functionality to enhance the overall experience.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Overall, users report mixed experiences with stability, noting that while some controls may feel buggy, this is often attributed to individual hardware setups rather than issues with the game itself.
- “The controls are a bit buggy on my setup, but I think that's down to my controllers, not the game.”