Relic Space
- July 19, 2024
- Fourfold Games
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Reviews
- The game features a fun mix of tactical turn-based combat and RPG elements, providing depth and engagement.
- Exploring the galaxy and upgrading your ship is satisfying, with a well-designed UI and enjoyable mechanics.
- The game has a lot of potential for future content and improvements, with an active developer and a roadmap in place.
- The game suffers from bugs, janky controls, and a lack of polish, making it feel unfinished despite its early access status.
- Combat becomes repetitive and grindy over time, with overtuned enemy scaling that can lead to frustrating experiences.
- The UI can be cluttered and confusing, with issues like fixed map movement and unclear mission objectives.
- story48 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 79 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The game's story is set in an open galaxy embroiled in conflict among three main factions, with players engaging in procedural missions that impact faction standings and the balance of power. While the background lore is intriguing, many players feel the main storyline is incomplete and repetitive, leading to a grind of similar missions. There are calls for more narrative depth and player agency in influencing faction dynamics, as well as improvements to mission variety and bug fixes.
“Exploring the galaxy feels always interesting and challenging, and the background story is quite entertaining.”
“I am only a bit over an hour into the game and just completed the tutorial, but pretty much the back story is that sometime in a few hundred years, humanity has spread out throughout the asteroids, outer planets, and some various space bases out past the Jovian system.”
“It's like it also has an interesting story, as well as the battles getting a little tense at times, even more so when you get massively outgunned in an ambush, which is where strategy comes into play.”
“Sadly, the main story is not done yet.”
“Later on, you realize you are just running the same missions over and over and making money.”
“Graphics are pretty decent... just the game is crying out for a storyline and/or sandbox mode.”
- gameplay12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Relic Space" is praised for its engaging blend of classic turn-based roguelike elements set in an expansive, procedurally generated galaxy. Players navigate complex air maneuvers and manage resources like energy and heat while engaging in combat, with a skill tree and ship upgrades adding depth. The game successfully combines quirky mechanics and accessibility, making it a standout indie title.
“This is one of those indie gems that's filled with quirky ideas and interesting mechanics that the devs cared about making accessible, optimized, and fun.”
“With out being anything out of this world, it manages to represent complex air maneuvers, energy and heat management mechanics (you can overheat your ship or run out of fuel), shield and hull damage, etc. You also get a skill tree for your character and ship upgrades, including different hulls and a number of systems and weapons.”
“The gameplay really feels like a classic turn-based roguelike, but unlike Xenomarine (the first title from Fourfold Games), you're not lurking in a dungeon like a derelict ship, but have an open galaxy, with many sectors and procedurally generated missions, amidst a war between three main factions, and a bunch of political tensions (and more side quests) with minor factions.”
“Add a rarity mechanic to ships, not only for equipment.”
- music6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, standing out from the typical background noise found in many space games. Reviewers found it engaging enough to purchase the soundtrack, indicating its quality and appeal.
“Even the music is good; not that quasi-dreamy background noise most space games throw in as an afterthought.”
“I actually bought the soundtrack during the launch day sale and that's odd for me.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics in this indie title are generally considered decent, with notable praise for the ship designs and avatar creation features. However, players should not expect stunning visuals, as the overall aesthetic does not aim to impress on a high level.
“Graphics are pretty decent, with cool ship designs and a fun avatar creation system.”
“The 3D graphics are impressive and add a lot to the overall experience.”
“The graphics are visually appealing, though the game could benefit from a more engaging storyline.”
“The 3D graphics are underwhelming.”
“Graphics are pretty decent, but the game is crying out for a storyline and/or sandbox mode.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players overwhelmingly agree that the game involves excessive grinding, often likening it to a farming simulator where hours of repetitive tasks are required to progress. This aspect is frequently described as a significant and potentially off-putting element of the gameplay experience.
“To call this game grindy is a vast understatement.”
“But then, after 4-5 hours, you realize that you just got yourself into a farming game.”
- stability4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its instability, with users reporting frequent bugs and slow performance. Additionally, some players find the controls and user interface confusing, although the core gameplay loop is well-defined.
“Buggy and slow.”
“Sometimes buggy, sometimes confusing in controls in UI/UX, but the core loop is already clearly traced.”
“Sometimes buggy, sometimes confusing in controls in UI/UX, but the core loop is already clearly traced.”
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong optimization, with developers focusing on accessibility and ensuring a fun experience through well-executed mechanics. Overall, it stands out as an indie gem that effectively balances creativity with performance.
“This is one of those indie gems that's filled with quirky ideas and interesting mechanics that the devs cared about making accessible, optimized, and fun.”
