Project Eagle

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Project Eagle is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Blackbird Interactive and was released on November 27, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

An interactive art demo that showcases what a future base on Mars could look like. Project Eagle isn't a game - but an exploration of mankind's possible future.

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Audience ScoreBased on 365 reviews

graphics19 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Project Eagle offers a visually stunning representation of a potential Mars colony, showcasing detailed graphics and an immersive atmosphere.
The interactive demo provides an interesting glimpse into future colonization efforts, sparking imagination and curiosity about life on Mars.
It's free to play and includes easy achievements, making it accessible for anyone interested in space exploration.

The demo lacks substantial interactivity, offering limited gameplay beyond exploring a static environment and reading brief descriptions.
Many users reported technical issues, including poor controls, camera glitches, and crashes, which detracted from the overall experience.
Despite its visual appeal, the content is minimal, with some players feeling it only takes a few minutes to see everything, leading to disappointment.

graphics
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in Project Eagle are generally praised for their stunning visuals and immersive atmosphere, with many users highlighting the detailed design and aesthetic appeal of the Mars base concept. However, some reviews point out issues such as graphical glitches, repetitive object placement, and a lack of interactivity, suggesting that while the visuals are impressive, the overall experience may feel limited. Despite these criticisms, the game's graphics are considered a strong point, especially given its free-to-play nature.
- “Project Eagle is a nice 3D interactive game with pretty cool visuals.”
- “The graphics are stunning and it's free, so who cares if there isn't much to do.”
- “I love the graphical detail that Blackbird has put into this, and I think it'd make for a great game.”
- “There are also a bunch of graphical glitches.”
- “I know it's free, but for its bad graphics quality and high size just to click one button and move around on a screen, this would have been better as a web page using canvas or whatever, HTML5.”
- “I would have preferred less aesthetics and more interaction and information.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the demo is widely praised for its immersive and relaxing qualities, drawing comparisons to the visually rich environments of "Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak." Users appreciate the realistic graphics, ambient music, and radio chatter that enhance the experience, creating a compelling vision of a future Martian base. Overall, the atmosphere is described as engaging and atmospheric, leaving players eager for more exploration and interactive elements.
- “A nice easy exploration game with decent graphics and a relaxing atmosphere.”
- “The demo is from BBI Studios and has this 'Homeworld: Deserts of Kharak' feeling, which is absolutely great as everything is very atmospheric, realistic, and visually pleasant.”
- “This demo could be a game by adding atmosphere, exploration, and strategic elements.”
- “It also helps that the atmosphere, from the radio chatter to the ambient music, can be experienced while playing the demo.”
- “In my opinion, they nailed the atmosphere of a base made on another planet, and there are some good pieces of information on it.”
music
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has drawn comparisons to the Homeworld series, with many players appreciating its nostalgic and soothing qualities. While some find it merely okay, others highlight its ability to enhance the atmosphere and overall experience, making it a notable aspect of the game. Overall, the soundtrack is well-received, contributing positively to the gameplay ambiance.
- “It's soothing, especially with the background music, and it gave me all kinds of happy nostalgia from playing Moon Tycoon as a kid.”
- “Isn't it nice to float above a Mars colony listening to space music?”
- “In fact, even the music is pretty much inspired or ripped straight from the Homeworld series soundtracks, and I for one think this is a neat little thing.”
- “As to the music - and being a melomaniac myself - Homeworld wouldn't be itself without the music of Mr. Paul Ruskay.”
- “Art direction and soundtracks are a matter of taste, of course, and a lot has been said already on how convincingly and timeless everything Homeworld looks, but I will say this - any up-and-coming conceptual industrial designer should take a close look at what Rob Cunningham and his team does.”
story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is highly praised for its rich, detailed, and immersive narrative, particularly in "Deserts of Kharak," which stands out in the sci-fi genre for its compelling storytelling and atmospheric presentation. Players appreciate the exploration elements that reveal derelict stations and lost technologies, enhancing the overall experience with interactive story events. Despite some imperfections, the game's storytelling is considered a rare achievement in recent RTS titles.
- “Exploration could uncover derelict stations, lost technologies, and interactive story events, enriching the world.”
- “Nothing, and I mean literally nothing today looks, sounds, and tells a convincing sci-fi story like what the team at BBI did and thankfully, still does.”
- “Deserts of Kharak wasn't perfect, but even so, can anybody name any RTS released in the last 5 years that is even comparable to how the game looks, sounds, and how it tells its story?”
- “I mean, getting a decent story in a game today is luck to begin with - getting something so rich, detailed, and thought-through as in Deserts of Kharak is a miracle.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is marred by various graphical glitches and minor issues, such as clumsy camera movement and objects not aligning properly. While these flaws are not game-breaking, they detract from the overall experience and suggest a need for further polish.
- “There are also a bunch of graphical glitches.”
- “Only some minor flaws: camera movement is a bit clumsy (especially on the edges of the map) and some small glitches occur (some lamps don't touch the ground near the launchpad).”
- “Glitches left and right.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay aspect features colonization mechanics that enable players to establish settlements and manage resources, with automation options to minimize micromanagement. However, some users feel the experience lacks depth, describing it as minimal and not fully engaging, while others suggest a Sims-style approach could enhance the gameplay. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some finding it enjoyable in a short burst but lacking substantial gameplay elements.
- “Kinda fun, not much but a good short gameplay and okay music; an odd feel about it, but nothing to hate about it at least I did not find anything to hate.”
- “Though, if you want to make this a game, I would do a Sims style of gameplay.”
- “This isn't a game, so there is zero gameplay.”
- “Colonization mechanics could allow players to establish settlements, manage resources, and deploy automation to reduce micromanagement.”
- “If you want to make this a game, I would suggest a Sims-style of gameplay.”
optimization
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with users reporting poor performance and a lack of graphical and performance enhancements, particularly for mid-range PCs. Many feel that optimization was not prioritized during development, leading to a subpar experience for players.
- “Unfortunately, optimization was not a priority during Project Eagle’s initial development, as we never expected to release it to the general public.”
- “Poor performance; feels unoptimized.”
- “Interesting concept, but unfortunately this simulation needs major graphical and performance optimization for mid-end PCs.”
- “Unfortunately, optimization was not a priority during Project Eagle's initial development, as we never expected to release it to the general public.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features a straightforward monetization model, with no microtransactions or lootbox systems implemented, ensuring a more transparent and user-friendly experience for players.
- “No microtransactions or lootbox system.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate a balanced approach to grinding that incorporates tactical gameplay, exploration, and automation, as this combination helps maintain engagement and prevents the experience from feeling monotonous.
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
- “I wish there was more variety in the grinding mechanics; it quickly becomes repetitive.”
- “The amount of time spent grinding detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized by its absurdity, exemplified by a whimsical scenario where players can end the simulation by laughing a shuttle off Mars, showcasing a playful and lighthearted approach to gameplay.
- “Ending the simulation with a shuttle launch off Mars had me in stitches!”
- “The humor in this game is top-notch, especially when you send a shuttle off Mars with a comedic twist.”
- “I couldn't stop laughing when the simulation ended with a shuttle hilariously blasting off from Mars!”