Rising Constellation
- October 27, 2021
- Blackflag Games
Get on SteamRising Constellation is a new game that will be released in early access on Steam from 18.11.2020. The game is a 4x multiplayer strategy game with a strong roleplay orientation. It is designed to be a cooperative game where players seek victory together with their teammates.
Reviews
- The game features a unique blend of strategy and role-playing elements, offering multiple game modes that cater to different play styles and time commitments.
- The community is friendly and supportive, with active developer engagement and regular updates that show responsiveness to player feedback.
- The game has a clean and responsive UI, and while it has a steep learning curve, it becomes enjoyable once players grasp the mechanics.
- The game is currently in early access and lacks depth in certain gameplay systems, particularly in combat and non-combat mechanics, which may frustrate players looking for a complete experience.
- It is primarily multiplayer-focused, with no single-player mode or AI, making it less accessible for those who prefer solo play or smaller groups.
- There are several UI issues and untranslated elements that can lead to confusion, making it difficult for new players to understand the game mechanics.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by a variety of mechanics that allow for diverse play styles and strategies, particularly emphasizing team play and faction-based interactions. While the rapid gameplay typically lasts 1-2 hours, it lacks depth in solo modes and advanced systems like espionage or supply chains, focusing instead on player communication and coordination. Overall, the experience is engaging but may feel limited for those seeking solo content or more complex mechanics.
“The game has several different mechanics, allowing you to choose whichever style of play you prefer, while not being overly complex.”
“It offers many distinct gameplay options based on factions and their agent mechanics; however, it strongly depends on team play!”
“Most of the more complex gameplay appears to be in interacting with and responding to different players.”
“As far as I can tell, most non-combat gameplay systems (outside of empire management) have at least not been fully implemented, or may not be implemented at all (espionage, etc).”
“There's pretty much no solo gameplay here.”
“Currently, you only have access to flash, except for the weekly tactic game hosted by the developers. All game modes seem to just be slowed down versions of flash with the same buildings and gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game showcase a wealth of original ideas and artistic potential, indicating a strong visual foundation that enhances the overall experience.
“I can see the potential of this game; it definitely contains a bunch of original and good ideas, plus stunning artwork.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game complements the overall experience effectively, though players feel that an expanded variety of tracks would enhance the enjoyment further.
“The music fits the game quite well, but could use more tracks to spice things up a bit.”
- story1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -300 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is characterized by a slow-paced narrative that allows players to immerse themselves in their roles within a faction vying for control over a sector of space, fostering a sense of personal investment in the unfolding events.
“In short, this game allows you to build a story as you play a role in a faction that fights for control of the entire sector of space.”
“The narrative unfolds gradually, immersing you in the complexities of faction dynamics and the overarching struggle for power.”
“As you progress, the story deepens, providing rich lore and character development that enhances the overall experience.”
“In short, this is slow and lets you build a story as you play a role as one of the players in a faction that fights or attempts to control the entire sector of space.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its deep strategic elements and high replayability, offering players a highly interactive experience that encourages multiple playthroughs.
“Deeply strategic, highly replayable, and pretty interactive.”
