Masterspace

30%
Game Brain Score Based on 102 reviews
  • graphics
  • stability
  • gameplay
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Masterspace is a role-playing game that offers both single-player and multiplayer options, including co-op and PvP. The game features fully destructible environments and spaceships, allowing you to mine, create, and explore different planets. As you progress, you'll be able to craft more advanced materials, build your own spaceship, and discover new technological achievements. However, the game is known to be very buggy.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

30%
Audience ScoreBased on 102 reviews
humor3 positive mentions
stability12 negative mentions
  • The game has a good concept and interesting mechanics that show potential.
  • Some players find enjoyment in the multiplayer aspect and building mechanics.
  • The voxel terraforming and crafting system can be engaging for players who enjoy building games.
  • The game is riddled with bugs, crashes frequently, and lacks polish, making it unplayable for many.
  • Development has seemingly stopped, leaving the game in an unfinished and abandoned state.
  • Graphics and performance issues, including poor texture loading and long loading times, detract from the overall experience.
  • graphics15 mentions

    The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users noting subpar visuals and issues with texture loading, particularly for those using integrated graphics cards. While some players appreciate the voxel terriforming and find the overall aesthetic acceptable, others criticize the low poly count and lack of cohesive design, suggesting that the graphics detract from the overall experience. Despite these shortcomings, some users are willing to overlook the graphical issues if the gameplay remains engaging.

    • “The game is interesting, there's some workshop mods already out there, and it looks good graphically.”
    • “Other than that the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay innovative... and very entertaining.”
    • “Voxel games like Minecraft tend to work because of a cohesive aesthetic, but in this instance the developers removed the blocky feel to the world and replaced it with hideous textures and low poly count models, while leaving the world fairly smooth.”
    • “The graphics are substandard.”
    • “No warning that this game does not work at all with integrated graphics cards.”
    • “Voxel games like Minecraft tend to work because of a cohesive aesthetic, but in this instance, the developers removed the blocky feel to the world and replaced it with hideous textures and low poly count models, while leaving the world fairly smooth.”
  • stability12 mentions

    The game's stability is severely criticized, with users reporting frequent freezes, bugs, and glitches that render it nearly unplayable. Many players experience random lockups and issues with game mechanics, particularly as they progress, leading to a consensus that the game feels unfinished and requires significant updates to address these problems. Overall, the stability issues detract heavily from the gaming experience, leaving players disappointed.

    • “Additionally, the game freezes for about 10 seconds seemingly at random about every 5-10 minutes.”
    • “It had no reason to be finished; everything is buggy, more so than your average beta, lots of things unfinished, etc... and that really upsets me.”
    • “This game is buggy and glitchy, making it unplayable.”
  • gameplay6 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it simplistic, unchallenging, and poorly executed, particularly criticizing the new gravity mechanics and unfinished features. While some appreciate the innovative aspects and beautiful graphics, the overall experience is marred by a lack of depth and polish, leading to a sense of disappointment.

    • “Other than that, the graphics are beautiful, the gameplay is innovative, and very entertaining.”
    • “Current gameplay isn't fun at all.”
    • “The new gravity mechanics are awful and basically just add a requirement when building spaceships.”
    • “In 3 hours of attempted gameplay, I can find nothing positive about this game.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The monetization strategy has been criticized as a cash grab, with users expressing frustration over the lack of proper advertising, communication, and documentation surrounding the game's release.

    • “It's a cash grab disguised as a 'release'.”
    • “The monetization strategy feels exploitative and frustrating.”
    • “The game is riddled with paywalls that hinder the overall experience.”
  • music2 mentions

    The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its beauty and interesting dynamics, while others express strong dislike for the entire musical score. Additionally, concerns about the game's unfinished state overshadow the positive aspects of the soundtrack.

    • “It had lots of interesting mechanics and dynamics, and a beautiful soundtrack.”
    • “I absolutely dislike the musical score; not a single piece resonates with me.”
    • “The music in this game is incredibly repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't enhance the gaming experience at all.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    While the building and mining mechanics are well-executed and enhanced by interesting perks, players report that the game suffers from significant optimization issues, suggesting a need for overall polish, particularly in the user interface.

    • “The building and mining in the game is done well and the perks make things interesting.”
    • “The building and mining in the game is done well and the perks make things interesting, but the game feels really unoptimized.”
    • “One thing besides optimization I would recommend is to polish the UI!”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is characterized as intentionally absurd and poorly executed, leading to a comedic experience that some players find amusing despite its flaws.

    • “The humor is delightfully absurd, making every moment a laugh-out-loud experience.”
    • “I couldn't stop chuckling at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
    • “The quirky characters and their ridiculous antics kept me entertained from start to finish.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players note that while "masterspace" involves some initial grinding, it becomes enjoyable as they progress, with the effort leading to a satisfying level of capability after a few hours of play.

    • “The game requires some getting used to, but is a lot of fun. You will be grinding in the beginning, and after a few hours, you will have what you need to do just about anything.”
    • “The grinding in this game feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
    • “I found the grinding to be a major chore, taking away from the enjoyment of the game.”
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Play time

16hMedian play time
16hAverage play time
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