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 engaging experience similar to FTL but in a 3D environment.
- The game features a unique blend of FPS mechanics and ship management, allowing players to board enemy ships and engage in combat.
- Despite its rough edges and dated graphics, the game has a lot of heart and charm, making it enjoyable for fans of indie games.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, which can detract from the overall experience.
- Limited customization options and repetitive gameplay can make the experience feel shallow over time.
- The graphics and user interface are outdated and clunky, which may turn off players looking for a more polished experience.
- gameplay21 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a blend of spaceship simulation and roguelike mechanics, drawing heavy inspiration from titles like FTL and Starfleet Command, which results in a fun and engaging experience. While the core mechanics are well-implemented and offer replay value, some players find the gameplay can become repetitive and certain features lack clear explanations. Overall, the game is praised for its interesting mechanics and affordability, despite its dated graphics.
“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 developer directly.”
“The overall gameplay is to move between sectors and address the situation presented, similar to FTL.”
- graphics17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are often described as reminiscent of the early 90s, with basic visuals that lack modern polish and production value. While some players find the graphics unappealing, many agree that they do not detract significantly from the overall gameplay experience, especially considering the game's low price. Overall, the visuals are seen as functional but not impressive, with a charm that can be appreciated if players are willing to overlook their simplicity.
“I know the graphics look like something out of the early 90s, but the gameplay is pretty good.”
“Of course, the graphics are not up to date, but for a mere three bucks, there is nothing wrong.”
“The graphics are fine; games like this take place as much in your head as they do on the screen anyway.”
“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.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is described as dorky and charming, reminiscent of classic sci-fi like Star Trek, which may initially be off-putting but ultimately adds to its appeal. Players appreciate the top-notch, fast-paced comedic elements that enhance the overall experience, making it a fun choice for those seeking a humorous 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!”
- replayability5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game boasts high replayability due to its randomly generated maps and the need for varied strategic choices in upgrading your ship, ensuring a unique experience with each playthrough. Players appreciate the fun gameplay mechanics and great value for the price, contributing to its overall replay value.
“What it does have is 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!”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant optimization issues, particularly evident during encounters with multiple ships, which lead to substantial frame rate drops.
“The game is not optimized; I experienced significant frame drops when encountering more than one ship.”
“Performance issues are rampant; the game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate during intense battles.”
“The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent stuttering and lag, especially in crowded areas.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game effectively creates an engaging atmosphere, surpassing even established titles like Bridge Crew in its ability to immerse players in its environment.
“This is a fun game, and it does a nice job capturing some atmospheric elements that even Bridge Crew (which I love) currently does not.”
- story1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story centers around a mission to prevent a star from going supernova, driving the narrative with a sense of urgency and purpose as players navigate challenges to achieve this goal.
“Your main mission is to go towards a star and find some means to stop it from going supernova.”
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative arc.”
“Character development is shallow, making it hard to connect with anyone.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to create any real suspense.”
- emotional1 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, evoking feelings of enjoyment and engagement. The positive feedback underscores the game's ability to resonate with players on a personal level.
“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.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players suggest that the game's music enhances immersion, particularly when paired with Ligeti's Requiem, which complements the game's twisted and dark atmosphere. However, the intense choral elements may not be suitable for everyone.
“While playing this game, I recommend putting 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, but only if you can endure the twisted and dark choral parts.”
