INTERSTELLAR ROGUE

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"Interstellar Rogue" is a Sci-Fi Rogue-like game where you pilot a single ship on a mission to destroy the ultimate Robot enemy of humanity. You can choose from over 47 ships and 40 turret types, all with randomly generated stats. The game features three modes: Rogue, Endless, and Mission, and you can customize your ships' systems and turrets with looted equipment. With its progression mechanics and retro-inspired gameplay, it offers endless replayability for space game enthusiasts.

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Single-Player

77%

Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of space exploration, combat, and customization, providing a satisfying gameplay experience.
Despite its rough edges, the developer shows a strong commitment to improving the game and responding to community feedback.
The variety of ships, weapons, and gameplay modes allows for diverse play styles and a sense of progression.

The ground combat feels dull and clunky, detracting from the overall experience.
The tutorial is overly text-heavy and fails to effectively guide players on how to play the game.
Random procedural generation can lead to frustrating experiences, such as running out of resources or encountering overwhelming enemies early in a run.

gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is characterized by a mix of engaging mechanics and a satisfying core loop, though some players feel that the lack of clear explanations and tutorials can hinder the experience. Despite its rough edges and occasional frustrations, many reviewers appreciate the game's unique creativity and potential, highlighting its fun and varied gameplay elements. Overall, it is seen as a promising roguelike that could benefit from better guidance for new players.
- “Despite the flaws and the rough edges, this game is a gem that I hope could be an example to others for what meaningful and satisfying gameplay systems found in this game could be added elsewhere too.”
- “This game is a sincere passion project of a unique creative mind and it can be felt on all levels throughout the visuals, gameplay, and music.”
- “This is an exceptional roguelike with fun, varied gameplay, lots of toys and ships to discover and unlock, and a very dedicated developer.”
- “A tutorial mission guiding the player and using the various game mechanics would go a long way.”
- “I've written a guide to help new players better get to grips with the basics of the gameplay systems and choices on offer, to help them have a more fun experience starting out.”
- “Some of these things might be better explained (or explained at all), but I managed to grasp the basic mechanics pretty quickly.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's graphics feature retro, pixel art that reflects the unique vision of its creator, contributing to an engaging atmosphere. However, some users note that certain artwork is sub-par, and the user interface is considered unattractive, which detracts from the overall visual experience.
- “This game is a sincere passion project of a unique creative mind, and it can be felt on all levels throughout the visuals, gameplay, and music.”
- “Retro, pixel graphics, fun, rogue-lite, space adventure.”
- “The main things holding it back are the slightly sub-par artwork in some areas, the hideous UI, and the need for a lengthy, text-heavy tutorial to learn the game.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story revolves around a mission to navigate 20 open areas in space, culminating in a personal confrontation with a powerful final boss while equipped in power armor. Players engage in system-specific challenges aboard starships, defeating opponents to progress, though a tutorial mission could enhance understanding of the game's mechanics.
- “Your mission is to brave 20 open areas in space, building yourself up to face a powerful final boss at the end, where you go to deliver the final blow to the core of the enemy personally, on foot in power armor.”
- “A tutorial mission guiding the player and using the various game mechanics would go a long way.”
- “- missions, these are one system challenges that put you on a specific starship where you need to defeat a set number of opponents to succeed.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised, reflecting the creator's passion and creativity, and is noted as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. Players find it engaging and integral to the game's atmosphere, contributing to the unpredictability and enjoyment of each run.
- “This game is a sincere passion project of a unique creative mind, and it can be felt on all levels throughout the visuals, gameplay, and music.”
- “I'm not exactly sure how I feel about this game, but I am kind of drawn to its incremental leveling system, its music, and the fact you never know what is in store in a given run.”
- “Excellent music, though.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game presents a promising concept but suffers from significant bugs and performance issues, indicating a need for better optimization.
- “Good game idea, but it's really rough in terms of bugs and performance.”
- “The optimization is lacking, leading to frequent crashes and long loading times.”
- “I was disappointed by the poor frame rates and stuttering gameplay, which ruined the experience.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the game's stability commendable, noting that it offers a more enjoyable experience with fewer bugs compared to other titles they've paid significantly more for.
- “I've paid five times that for games that were half as fun, and many, many times more buggy with indifferent developers.”

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