Next Space Rebels

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Next Space Rebels is a single player simulation game with a erotic theme. It was developed by Studio Floris Kaayk and was released on November 16, 2021. It received positive reviews from players.

SPACE IS FOR EVERYONE. In Next Space Rebels, you will develop from a naive rocket hobbyist into an experienced space activist by designing, building, and launching rockets of increasing complexity.

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Audience ScoreBased on 257 reviews

story22 positive mentions

stability10 negative mentions

Unique and fun rocket building gameplay that emphasizes creativity, experimentation, and trial and error with a wide array of parts ranging from toys to advanced engines.
Engaging story and social media simulation elements that add context and progression, with well-acted live-action segments and chat interactions providing humor and thematic depth.
Accessible and less intimidating than realistic simulators like Kerbal Space Program, making it enjoyable for both newcomers and fans looking for a relaxed rocket-building experience.

Repetitive and slow pacing due to frequent and lengthy social media interactions and dialogue, which some players find intrusive and detracting from the core rocket-building fun.
Physics and rocket simulation are simplified and inconsistent, with unrealistic mechanics and occasional bugs causing frustration especially in precision challenges or missions.
Heavy-handed political and social commentary that may alienate players; some players find the story and themes preachy or cringe-worthy, and progression can feel locked into uncomfortable moral choices.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in Next Space Rebels is a central, story-driven experience that mixes rocket-building challenges with social commentary and a narrative about rebellion against corporate oppression. While some find it engaging, thought-provoking, and charming with interesting plot twists, others criticize it for being preachy, overly political, or tedious due to extensive dialogue and slow progression. Overall, it adds depth and direction to gameplay but may not appeal to those seeking purely hands-on rocket construction without narrative interruptions.
- “These interactions are delivered through stylized text conversations and live-action video segments, which give the story a distinctive, experimental feel.”
- “The story is wonderful, and there's even a few plot twists in it.”
- “Progression here is tackling really varied & interesting challenges which are nicely embedded with the story-heavy world NSR has built.”
- “The story is weak and cringe, and I often dread when I have to watch another story video or cutscene.”
- “The story progress can easily get stuck, unless you do something nonsensical and post a video to the in-game 'startube'.”
- “The story also gets way too political for what I like to play when I'm relaxing.”
gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is praised for its innovative rocket-building mechanics, creative customization, and addictive combination of space simulation and social media elements. While some find the social media interactions and political commentary tedious or mismatched with the gameplay, the core mechanics remain fun, accessible, and engaging, offering a unique mix reminiscent of Kerbal Space Program with a thoughtful story overlay.
- “The rocket builder mechanic is excellent, story progression is really fun, and the customization on your rockets is amazing.”
- “You build up to making bigger rockets, and the liquid fuel mechanic is perfectly done, requiring you to balance fuel and oxidizer.”
- “The combination of various mechanics is incredibly addicting, making it hard to put down.”
- “The most important gameplay mechanic is guessing tag's category and collecting sets of these, which is a bit annoying.”
- “There are no orbital mechanics, and a lot of the game mechanics aren't logical.”
- “The social media mechanic can get tedious (there really needs to be a speed up text message button), especially since some of the pre-made replies are just off, making you feel like you are playing someone else rather than yourself.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game experiences frequent bugs, freezes, and crashes, particularly during loading screens and launches, which can lead to lost progress and frustrating audio glitches. Stability issues tend to worsen the longer you play, though restarting the game can temporarily alleviate problems. Despite these issues, users generally find the gameplay enjoyable.
- “Frequently froze; the 'video' aspect was fine until I realized that every time I restarted from the frequent freezes, I lost my videos.”
- “4 hours in and I have found 2 major glitches: the first glitch loads your rocket underground; the second glitch makes the loading screen's background not disappear. Also, the sound quality is annoying because it keeps making a high-pitch chirp sound when loading areas.”
- “The game freezes, crashes, and stutters to the point you think your PC is about to blue screen.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game prioritizes creativity and enjoyment over technical optimization, resulting in some stuttering and occasional hangs, especially on lower-end PCs due to in-game video recording features. While performance runs smoothly on higher-spec systems, users hope for future updates to improve stability and balance. Overall, despite optimization issues, the gameplay experience remains enjoyable.
- “It values expression over optimization, curiosity over mastery, and meaning over spectacle.”
- “Can't say much about the performance, I'm way above the recommended specs and it thus ran smoothly as expected.”
- “I hope there will be some performance and balance changes over time - some of the challenges are pretty, well, challenging.”
- “The game literally records videos of your launches as you play, so if you have a bad PC you might experience a lot of stuttering, which severely affects gameplay later on.”
- “There are some rather annoying stuttering issues that detract from the experience.”
- “The game suffers from sound stuttering which needs to be addressed in future updates.”
humor
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is quirky and inventive, blending silly and out-of-the-box elements that add charm and intimacy to the rocket-building adventure. While many find it genuinely funny and unique, some feel it might have been improved with a different comedic style. Overall, the humor contributes significantly to the game's distinctive, story-driven appeal.
- “This creative decision gives launches a sense of intimacy and humor, whether your rocket majestically clears the frame or immediately disintegrates in a cloud of smoke.”
- “It's a one-of-a-kind, weird, hilarious, out-of-the-box, story-driven, rocket-building adventure.”
- “Combination of model rocket design, funky parts, social media (in a funny way imo) all leads to the charm.”
grinding
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Grinding in the game is a mixed experience: while some players enjoy elements like PP rockets and creative problem-solving, others find the process tedious, especially the simplified physics, reversed menu controls, and the text-based story progression. The grind needed for the good ending and social media tasks can feel especially monotonous, though some appreciate the challenge and creativity involved.
- “However, the grind to get the good ending can be a bit tedious and the simplified physics can lead to some goofy moments.”
- “I know it expands into 3D rocket building later, but it’s just too tedious for me to bother playing.”
- “The text method of progressing the story is probably the most tedious thing about the game. Some challenges are especially hard due to the lack of some features and the requirement to build in two dimensions, but that leads to some overly creative solutions, so it stays pretty engaging.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a unique mixed-media aesthetic that emphasizes its DIY identity, with many users praising its impressive and appealing visuals. While the graphics are generally regarded as strong and well-designed, some players feel there is room for improvement in overall gameplay. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the fun and engaging experience.
- “Visually, Next Space Rebels embraces a mixed-media aesthetic that reinforces its DIY identity.”
- “This game, oh I can't even get started, graphics are amazing, building system is so cool and the game is fun!”
- “Building system is pretty decent, and the visuals are actually pretty cool but I'll just stick to Kerbin until KSP2 releases for my rocket fix.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music effectively supports the game's tone by balancing calm creativity with bursts of excitement, though some tracks contain frequencies that may be uncomfortable to certain listeners. While generally considered somewhat generic and unremarkable, the soundtrack provides a comfortable atmosphere and blends well into the background without being distracting.
- “The soundtrack and sound design further support this tone, oscillating between calm creativity and moments of excitement as rockets leave the ground.”
- “The sound design is okay as well; the music is somewhat generic and nothing I'd listen to outside the game, but it fades into the background easily enough.”
- “The only thing I personally don't like is the music: call me weird but there are frequencies in one of the tracks that would make me howl if I was a dog, had to disable the music entirely or else it would give me a headache.”
- “The music, while somewhat generic, does provide a rather comfortable setting for creativity.”
- “The sound design is okay as well, the music somewhat generic and nothing I'd listen to outside the game but it fades into the background easily enough.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in the game offers an enjoyable and playful experience, such as launching objects into it, but is marred by inconsistent rocket behavior and occasional stuttering issues that can disrupt immersion.
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game heavily promotes its rocket building feature in advertisements, but in reality, players spend significantly more time reading dialogue than engaging with that aspect.