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Outfit your ShipPrepare with the perfect blend of weaponry! Choose between heavy weapons to ravage turrets or lighter weapons to spray down scouting enemy parties. Change stats with ship components! Tank up to take on the whole army or become so offensive that they won’t be even able to see you coming. Experiment and make your perfect ship!Naval Fleet CombatDive into the universe of naval space co…

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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews
graphics3 positive mentions
story3 negative mentions
  • The game features impressive visuals and stellar lighting, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
  • Ship customization allows players to tailor their battleships to their preferred playstyle, adding depth to the gameplay.
  • It's a fun and lighthearted mashup of naval and outer-space combat, with enjoyable dialogue and a cast of characters.
  • The controls are inconsistent and can be frustrating, with issues in keybinding and ship maneuverability.
  • The game suffers from poor sound mixing and voice acting, detracting from the overall experience.
  • The campaign is very short, leaving players wanting more content and depth in gameplay.
  • story4 mentions

    The story features a shift from its original pasta theme to an in-space shooter with ship customization, complemented by enjoyable voice acting and solid world-building. However, some players noted minor issues, such as a typo in mission descriptions and a sudden spike in difficulty following a loud sound effect. Overall, the narrative elements are well-received, enhancing the gameplay experience.

    • “Not only did they ditch the theme of pasta, they also made it an in-space shooter with ship customization, voice acting, and a couple of cute missions.”
    • “I really enjoyed the voice acting and that the story included a good bit of world building.”
    • “The mission description for 'the battle's not won' contains a typo; it should say 'asteroid' instead of 'astroid'.”
    • “The transition in difficulty after the loud explosion sound effect when taking out the last spaceship in the first part of mission 1 was jarring.”
    • “Not only did they abandon the pasta theme, but they also turned it into an in-space shooter with ship customization, voice acting, and a few cute missions.”
  • gameplay3 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some users criticizing the aiming mechanics as poor, while others find it to be typical of a sci-fi spaceship action game, meeting standard expectations.

    • “Horrible aiming mechanics.”
    • “Gameplay is kind of eh.”
    • “Gameplay is everything you'd expect from a sci-fi spaceship action game.”
  • graphics3 mentions

    The graphics of the game are widely praised for their strong visuals and appealing aesthetics, with many users highlighting the neat art style as a standout feature. Overall, the artistic design contributes significantly to the game's charm.

    • “The visuals and aesthetics are the strength of this game.”
    • “The art style and the concept are impressive.”
    • “I love the art style as well!”
  • music3 mentions

    Users have reported issues with audio, specifically that the music and sound design experience crackling or popping when transitioning between scenes. A suggested solution is to implement a singleton object, such as a game manager, to maintain continuous music playback across scenes.

    • “The audio (both music and sound design) crackles and pops when it cuts out.”
  • optimization2 mentions

    Reviews indicate that the game's optimization is lacking, leading to bloated performance issues. Some users suggest that the recommended specifications may not accurately reflect the game's demands, while others report satisfactory performance on lower-end systems.

    • “The game runs smoothly even on lower-end hardware, showcasing impressive optimization.”
    • “I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game performed on my mid-range setup; the optimization is top-notch.”
    • “The developers have done a fantastic job optimizing the game, allowing it to run seamlessly across a variety of systems.”
    • “Bloated performance with no optimization.”
    • “Either the recommended specs need to be more accurate or this game needs better optimization (probably the former because it ran fine on my modest rig).”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the reviews reflects a sense of disillusionment and nostalgia, as users express a longing for genuine experiences outside the gaming industry, contrasting the joy of real-life interactions with the perceived monotony of major studios.

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