Predestination
- February 26, 2019
- Brain and Nerd Ltd.
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Get on itch.io StorePredestination is a 4X sci-fi game set in a time-travel riddled galaxy, where players must rebuild their empire and stop the hostile Revenants. The game offers a 3D galaxy map, tactical fleet combat, advanced planetary exploration, and a 3D ship designer. Predestination is now complete, but ongoing development will bring free updates, new content, and continued bugfixes in 2019.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has unique mechanics and a refreshing take on the 4X genre, focusing on planetary management and city building.
- The ship designer is flexible and allows for creative customization, which adds depth to gameplay.
- The developers are active in the community and have shown commitment to improving the game through updates.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and stability issues, making it frustrating to play.
- Development appears to have stalled, with many promised features and updates never materializing.
- The user interface is poorly designed and cumbersome, leading to a tedious gameplay experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 42 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
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 experience. While some mechanics are innovative and the game is enjoyable, many are poorly balanced or poorly designed, leading to a frustrating gameplay experience. Overall, the game offers fresh ideas for turn-based 4X games, but its execution leaves much to be desired.
“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.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for being outdated and reminiscent of games from decades past, with many users describing them as "awful" and "buggy."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 find enjoyment in the gameplay despite the graphical shortcomings, the overall consensus is that the visuals are subpar and detract from the experience.
“It is obviously missing some graphics, but it does not detract from my enjoyment of the process.”
“Such a buggy, non-stable 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 and ship models are reminiscent of Space Empires 5, but micromanagement and ship control mechanics are fairly unsatisfying.”
- stability5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and counterintuitive UI elements detracting from the experience. However, the development team is noted for being active and responsive to player feedback, indicating a commitment to improvement. While the game shows potential and can be enjoyable despite its flaws, it is recommended primarily for those willing to support ongoing development.
“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.”
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's storyline is intriguing and unique, featuring a time-travel element that explores the creation of the galaxy and the ensuing chaos. It revolves around an ancient empire resurrected by human plunderers, 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 care about their fates.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious and unengaging, particularly due to the repetitive nature of checking each power source during colonization and city management. This leads to a sense of monotony that detracts from the overall enjoyment.
“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.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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.”
“The variety of choices and paths you can take makes each playthrough feel fresh and exciting.”
“With multiple endings and countless side quests, I find myself coming back to explore new possibilities every time.”
