Interstellar Pilot 2

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"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.

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Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 93 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

Interstellar Pilot 2 is a significant improvement over its predecessor, offering a rich sandbox experience with various gameplay options such as trading, mining, and combat.
The game features simple yet engaging mechanics, allowing players to easily manage fleets and build their own empires, making it accessible for both casual and dedicated gamers.
The graphics and universe generation are impressive for an indie title, providing a visually appealing experience that enhances the overall gameplay.

The game appears to be abandoned by the developer, with no updates or new content since its release, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
Some players have reported issues with AI behavior and ship controls, which can detract from the overall experience, especially in more complex scenarios.
There is a lack of variety in ship designs and customization options, which limits the depth of gameplay and player expression.

gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Starfield is praised for its simplicity and depth, offering engaging mechanics that allow for versatile playstyles, including fleet management and resource management. While the game excels in providing a fun experience with customizable universe generation and a built-in cheat panel, some players desire additional features like more station varieties and RTS elements to enhance the gameplay further. Overall, it strikes a balance between being accessible and rich in functionality, making it enjoyable for both casual and dedicated players.
- “Incredibly generic, but more complex than expected, offering lots of versatility in gameplay.”
- “Simple but rich game in mechanics and functionalities: a gem indeed!”
- “I think this game satisfies a niche - clear, engaging controls accompanied by ostensibly simple mechanics, that actually turn out to have a fair bit of depth to them!”
- “Starfield's space gameplay should've been more engaging and innovative.”
- “The gameplay could improve significantly if the developers created more station varieties for resource management, as the refineries are always full in the late game.”
- “Unfortunately, most of the gameplay revolves around faction building, which can feel limiting.”
story
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of objective-based missions that incorporate some narrative elements, enhancing the overall experience, though it lacks the depth of a triple-A title. Players engage in various activities such as trading, combat, and mission-based tasks, but the clarity of mission objectives can be confusing at times. The main storyline is still in development, leaving players with a sense of potential for future narrative expansion.
- “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 missions, 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.”
- “The main storyline for the 'main' universe is still being written and developed, which is understandable.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players find them generic and lacking in variety, others appreciate the crisp visuals and detailed skyboxes, especially given the game's origins. The graphics are deemed sufficient for older hardware, with smooth performance and high-resolution ship models noted as positives. Overall, the aesthetic appeal varies, with calls for more diverse ship designs.
- “Graphics look crisp with very little stutter.”
- “Graphics are great - skyboxes are detailed, vivid, and randomly generated(!) and ship models are nice and high resolution - even more impressive considering this game's origins.”
- “Very excited to have it on PC, graphics are good enough, the effects are fine.”
- “Still, that being said, if this game had more ship models and better aesthetics, it would be much improved.”
- “The name is generic, the graphics are generic, the music and sound are generic, and even the topic (space) has been done a thousand times before.”
- “Graphics are pretty simple, but I appreciate this as I'm playing on an old laptop and it runs pretty fine.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is described as generally generic, lacking originality, but it does feature some interesting and quirky elements, such as unexpected railroad sounds in a space setting. Overall, while it may not stand out, it has moments that can be pleasantly surprising.
- “Good music that sometimes gets weird in a nice way (railroad sounds in space, anyone?).”
- “The music and sound are generic, lacking any originality or memorable elements.”
- “The overall audio experience feels uninspired and fails to enhance the gameplay.”
- “The soundtrack is forgettable and does nothing to elevate the atmosphere of the game.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a straightforward monetization model, as it does not include any in-game purchases; players receive all content upon purchasing the game 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 and straightforward, allowing players to enjoy the full experience without any additional costs.”
- “I appreciate that there are no microtransactions; it feels refreshing to have a complete game for a one-time purchase.”
- “The game on Steam has no in-game purchases, and you get everything once you buy it.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative, with constant prompts to spend more money.”
- “I was disappointed to find that many features are locked behind a paywall, making it hard to enjoy the game fully without spending extra.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 wasn't properly optimized for PC.”
- “There are frequent frame drops and stuttering, indicating a lack of proper optimization for different hardware configurations.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of escorting fleets to be tedious, but the built-in orders system significantly alleviates this by allowing for easy command and management of vessels, making the process more streamlined and efficient.