- May 26, 2017
- Steven Eric Boyette
- 10h median play time
Icarus Starship Command Simulator
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About
"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











- 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- The graphics and user interface are outdated and clunky, which may turn off players looking for a more modern gaming experience.
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral NegativeThe 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.”