Predestination

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Predestination is a single player turn-based strategy game. It was developed by Brain and Nerd Ltd. and was released on February 26, 2019. It received neutral reviews from players.

Predestination is a turn-based sci-fi 4X game set in the distant past of our own galaxy. Ships from countless races are sent back in time by an enemy known as the Revenants and must now work to rebuild their empires. Explore the galaxy, colonise habitable worlds, meet alien races, and wage war. Predestination aims to blend the gameplay of classic titles like Master of Orion II with more modern 3D …

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Audience ScoreBased on 66 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has unique mechanics and a refreshing take on the 4X genre, focusing on planetary-scale development.
There is potential for deep customization and strategy, particularly with the ship designer and city management.
The developers are active in the community and show commitment to improving the game with updates.

The game is plagued by bugs, crashes, and an unfinished feel, leading to a frustrating experience.
Many features and systems are poorly implemented or unbalanced, making gameplay tedious and unenjoyable.
The lack of support and abandonment by the developers has left players feeling disappointed and misled.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
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The gameplay of the game features a mix of unique mechanics and a flexible ship editor, but suffers from clunky UI and micromanagement issues that detract from the overall experience. While some mechanics are innovative and the game is enjoyable, many are poorly balanced or executed, leading to a frustrating gameplay loop. Despite these drawbacks, the developers are actively engaged in improving the game, and some players appreciate the fresh take on turn-based 4X gameplay.
- “It has a hundred unique mechanics that you won't find in other games.”
- “Devs are active in updates and discussion boards, gameplay is unique, and most importantly it's just fun to play.”
- “What I liked most is that the mechanics feel fresh for turn-based 4X games.”
- “Clunky game mechanics and some of the worst art styling I have ever seen.”
- “The downside is that most of the mechanics are stupid, poorly thought out, or just incredibly poorly balanced.”
- “The current gameplay systems are very barebones.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of games from decades past, with many users describing them as "awful" and "buggy." While some players noted that the visuals do not significantly detract from their overall enjoyment, the general consensus is that the graphical quality is subpar and lacks polish.
- “The graphics and ship models are reminiscent of Space Empires 5, but micromanagement and ship control mechanics are fairly unsatisfying.”
- “It is obviously missing some graphics, but it does not detract from my enjoyment of the process.”
- “Such a buggy, unstable game with lousy graphics.”
- “Graphics are from a couple of decades ago; the tutorial has many inconsistencies and contradictions, and it eventually gets stuck asking to press a non-existent button.”
- “The graphics are flat-out awful.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is criticized for its instability and numerous bugs, which detract from the overall experience, despite its potential and engaging gameplay. Users note that the graphics are subpar and the user interface can be unintuitive, but commend the active and responsive development team addressing these issues. Overall, it is recommended for players willing to tolerate glitches in support of the game's future improvements.
- “Such a buggy, non-stable game with lousy graphics.”
- “Either the UI of space stations is terribly counterintuitive or it is buggy.”
- “This game has so much potential; it's fun even in its current state, but is buggy as hell.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's storyline is intriguing and unique, featuring a time-travel element that explores the galaxy's creation and the ensuing chaos. It also delves into the revival of an ancient empire due to human plundering, adding depth to the narrative.
- “The planned storyline is rather interesting, being sent back in time to when the galaxy was created and the chaos that comes after that.”
- “Now, story-wise, this game is very unique.”
- “The plot tells about an ancient empire brought to life by plundering humans.”
- “The plot revolves around an ancient empire brought to life by plundering humans.”
- “The story lacks depth and fails to engage the player emotionally.”
- “Character development is minimal, making it hard to connect with the protagonists.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, particularly due to the repetitive nature of checking each power source for colonization and city management. This leads to a lack of enjoyment, as the process quickly becomes monotonous.
- “As a result, each colonization and city starts with checking each power source one by one; it becomes tedious very fast.”
- “I wish there were more engaging activities, but it feels tedious and decidedly not fun.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is recognized as a heartfelt homage to the classic Master of Orion 2, evoking strong emotional connections through its nostalgic gameplay and themes.
- “A Moo2 clone for sure, but a heartfelt Moo2 clone.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players highlight the game's impressive replayability, noting that even in early access, there is a wealth of content that promises to keep them engaged for days.
- “I have barely scratched the surface of this game, and there is enough content to go on for days with amazing replayability, and this is still early access.”