Interstellar Pilot 2
- January 2, 2023
- Pixelfactor Ltd.
Get on Steam"Interstellar Pilot 2" is a single-player space simulation game that allows players to explore the universe, trade goods, and engage in combat with alien ships. The game features a procedurally generated galaxy, customizable ships, and various missions to complete. Players can also discover new technologies and build their own space stations.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Great concept with a unique UI, offering a blend of strategy and sandbox elements that allows players to choose various roles such as bounty hunter, trader, or empire builder.
- Significant improvements over the first version, including more gameplay options, easy controls, and a comprehensive ship and fleet management system.
- Excellent value for the price, providing hours of engaging gameplay with a lot of depth and potential for future updates.
- The game can become repetitive and easy to dominate in the late game, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
- There are concerns about the developer's commitment to ongoing updates, with some players feeling the game has been abandoned.
- The AI and job board mechanics need improvement, as they often lead to unchallenging gameplay and limited mission rewards.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 42 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of the game is praised for its simplicity and depth, offering versatile mechanics that enhance the experience, particularly in space exploration and resource management. Players appreciate the ease of fleet management and customization options, though some desire additional features like RTS elements and more station varieties for improved resource handling. Overall, the sequel builds on its predecessor by introducing new features that enrich the gameplay further.
“Very good game with very simple mechanics and economy.”
“Simple but rich game in mechanics and functionalities: a gem indeed!”
“The second game improves on everything the original had and added a lot more features to make the gameplay more interesting.”
“Starfield's space gameplay should've been more engaging and innovative.”
“Very little transition that allows players to engage as both a pilot or their own faction; unfortunately, most of the gameplay revolves around faction building.”
“The gameplay could improve significantly if the developers created more station varieties for raw materials, as the refineries are always full in the late game and I can't find stations to transfer excess cargo.”
- story9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's story is primarily conveyed through objective-based missions and scenarios that add a layer of mystique, though it lacks the depth of a triple-A title. Players engage in various missions, trading, and combat, but the main storyline is still under development, leading to some confusion with mission objectives. Overall, while there are intriguing elements, the narrative experience feels incomplete and could benefit from further enhancement.
“A favorite mode of mine that I particularly enjoy is the scenarios - objective-based missions with some story elements that add to the mystique of the game.”
“While not exactly triple-A tier, the first game did offer some depth to them, and I hope that when the devs rework the ones they have, they'll begin to add more to give us a story experience that, if I'm being honest, I've never really seen in a mobile game that wasn't a port.”
“Main storyline (for 'main' universe) still being written and made (understandable).”
“While not exactly AAA tier, the first game did offer some depth to the story, and I hope that when the devs rework the existing content, they'll begin to add more to provide a story experience that, if I'm being honest, I've never really seen in a mobile game that wasn't a port.”
“Battles are fairly straightforward - they're not unlike the scenarios, except they replace the barebones story elements with pure, brutal, unadulterated space combat.”
“Confusing missions: you get tons of distress calls, but it's not clear what to do once you reach the waypoint.”
- graphics4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally considered good enough, with crisp visuals and minimal stuttering, making it accessible for players on older hardware. While some users express a desire for more diverse and aesthetically pleasing ship models, the overall effects and simplicity are appreciated by many.
“Very excited to have it on PC; the graphics are good enough, and the effects are fine.”
“Graphics are pretty simple, but I appreciate this as I'm playing with an old laptop and it runs pretty fine.”
“Still, that being said, if this game had more ship models and better aesthetics, it would be much more appealing.”
“Graphics are pretty simple, but I appreciate this as I'm playing on an old laptop and it runs pretty fine.”
“Graphics look crisp with very little stutter.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game features a straightforward monetization model, as it does not include any in-game purchases; players receive all content upon purchase on Steam.
“Just to clarify, the game on Steam has no in-game purchases, and you get everything once you buy it.”
“The monetization model is fair; you pay once and enjoy the full experience without any additional costs.”
“I appreciate that there are no microtransactions; it feels refreshing to have a complete game right from the start.”
“The game on Steam has no in-game purchases, and you get everything once you buy it.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more for basic features.”
“I was disappointed to find that many essential items are locked behind a paywall.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
While the game retains its functionality and versatility after being ported from mobile, players feel that it could significantly improve with better optimization.
“This game was originally made for mobile and ported over, which does not hurt its functionality or versatility, though it could definitely benefit from more optimization.”
“The performance issues are frustrating, and it feels like the game hasn't been properly optimized for PC.”
“There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of optimization that detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, featuring a mix of enjoyable tracks that occasionally take unexpected turns, such as incorporating unconventional sounds like railroad noises in a space setting.
“The music is good and sometimes takes unexpected turns in a delightful way, like railroad sounds in space!”
“The soundtrack perfectly complements the game's atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.”
“Each track is thoughtfully composed, creating an immersive environment that keeps you engaged.”
