Icarus Starship Command Simulator
- May 26, 2017
- Steven Eric Boyette
- 10h median play time
Get on Steam"Icarus Starship Command Simulator" is a challenging game that puts you in the role of a starship captain in a dangerous and unpredictable galaxy. Command your crew in real-time to survive alien attacks and manage resources, all while dealing with smart enemy AI. With a randomized galaxy, each playthrough offers new challenges and tough decisions. * Challenging first-person perspective starship command simulator * Real-time crew management and strategic gameplay * Randomized galaxy with smart enemy AI and tough decisions
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Reviews
- Great value for the price, offering a fun and immersive experience similar to FTL but in a 3D environment.
- The game features engaging gameplay mechanics, including the ability to board enemy ships and interact with your crew, which adds depth to the experience.
- Despite its rough edges and dated graphics, the game has a lot of charm and humor, making it enjoyable for fans of indie games and space simulations.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and unresponsive elements, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Limited customization options and repetitive gameplay can make the experience feel shallow and unpolished.
- The graphics and user interface are outdated and clunky, which may turn off players looking for a more modern gaming experience.
- gameplay42 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of spaceship simulation and roguelike mechanics, drawing heavy inspiration from titles like FTL and Starfleet Command, offering a fun and engaging loop despite some repetitive elements. While the mechanics are interesting and provide good replay value, many features lack explanation, and the graphics are dated. Overall, players find the gameplay enjoyable and worth the low price, with hopes for future expansions and improvements.
“It's a very fun concept of a game and does a pretty good job at implementing its mechanics.”
“What it does have is a simple and fun gameplay, replay value, interesting mechanics, and a great price.”
“But once you delve into the gameplay, it's actually a really great game, and an absolute steal for only $3.99 USD.”
“Gameplay gets repetitive quickly.”
“Many features, elements, and mechanics are never explained; which requires you to contact the dev directly.”
“The overall gameplay is to move between sectors and address the situation presented, similar to FTL.”
- graphics34 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are often described as reminiscent of the early 90s, with basic visuals and a lack of polish that may deter some players seeking high production values. However, many reviewers appreciate the simplicity and argue that the graphics do not detract from the overall gameplay experience, especially considering the game's low price point. Overall, while the visuals are not impressive, they are deemed acceptable for the type of game it is, allowing players to focus more on the fun and humor it offers.
“Of course, the graphics are not up to date, but for a mere three bucks, there is nothing wrong.”
“The visuals are basic but work.”
“To me, graphics aren't everything, meaning they do not have to be the latest and greatest.”
“The planet graphics are stretched to an incorrect aspect ratio when viewing them in the tactical overlay.”
“If you are looking for a game with fancy graphics and high production value, look elsewhere.”
“First off, the graphics aren't going to win any awards, and are very simple.”
- humor12 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is described as dorky and charming, reminiscent of Star Trek, which some players found off-putting initially but ultimately endearing. Reviewers praised the humor as top-notch, contributing to an enjoyable experience filled with funny moments, especially in the fast-paced, real-time action. Overall, it is recommended for those seeking a lighthearted space crew simulator.
“The dorky humor is ultimately part of the charm--not unlike Star Trek.”
“The humor in the game is top notch, great fast-paced action as everything is real-time with no pausing.”
“At the beginning, it really has some funny parts and I caught myself smiling and enjoying it!”
- replayability10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its randomly generated maps and the need for players to make varied choices in upgrading their ships based on available resources. Users appreciate the simple yet engaging gameplay mechanics, which contribute to a fresh experience with each playthrough. Overall, the combination of these elements ensures that players will find plenty of reasons to return.
“What it does have is a simple and fun gameplay, replay value, interesting mechanics, and a great price.”
“Lots of replay value as the map is random and you have to make different choices on how to upgrade your ship based on resources you find.”
“And with the map being completely randomly generated every time you start a new game, the replay value is very high!”
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized, with users experiencing significant frame rate drops when encountering multiple ships.
“Not optimized; I had huge drops when encountering more than one ship.”
“Not optimized; I had huge drops when encountering more than one ship.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively creates an engaging atmosphere that surpasses even that of similar titles like Bridge Crew, enhancing the overall enjoyment and immersion for players.
“This is a fun game, and it does a nice job capturing some atmospheric elements that even Bridge Crew (and I love that game) currently does not.”
- story2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story centers around a mission to prevent a star from going supernova, driving the narrative forward as players seek solutions to this cosmic crisis.
“Your main mission is to go towards a star and find some means to stop it from going supernova.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting how it immerses them in the role of a starship captain, enhancing their overall enjoyment and engagement. The positive feedback reflects appreciation for the developer's efforts in creating a compelling experience.
“Thanks for reading, and congratulations to the developer! If you are reading this, please know that I thoroughly enjoyed your game; it really made me feel like a captain of a starship.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Players suggest that the game's atmosphere is significantly enhanced by pairing it with Ligeti's Requiem, noting that its twisted and dark choral elements contribute to a deeper immersion, provided the listener can appreciate its intensity.
“While playing this game, I recommend putting on Ligeti's Requiem as a soundtrack; it adds more immersion, especially if you can endure the twisted and dark choral parts.”
“While playing this game, I recommend putting on Ligeti's Requiem as a soundtrack: it adds more immersion if you can endure the twisted and dark choral parts.”
