Rogue System
- June 10, 2022
- Digits Crossed Interactive, LLC
Get on Steam"Rogue System" is a complex spaceship simulation game that allows players to design, build, and command their own fleet. Experience intense space combat with realistic physics and detailed ship systems. With a wide range of customization options and a challenging campaign, this game offers a high level of immersion and replayability for space combat enthusiasts.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Rogue System offers a unique and highly detailed space flight simulation experience, often compared to DCS in terms of realism and complexity.
- The game has great potential, with a well-designed ship system that allows players to engage deeply with the mechanics of operating a spacecraft.
- Despite its current state as an early access title, the developer has shown dedication and transparency, fostering a supportive community around the game.
- The game is effectively abandoned, with no updates or new content since the developer suffered a serious injury, leaving it feeling incomplete and unpolished.
- Many players feel misled by the game's pricing, as it is currently more of a tech demo than a fully realized game, lacking substantial gameplay or missions.
- The steep learning curve and lack of guidance can make the game frustrating for new players, as the tutorials are insufficient and the controls can be overly complicated.
- story29 mentions
- 7 % positive mentions
- 83 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The game's story is currently underdeveloped, with players noting a lack of substantial content and missions, as it remains in early access. While there are a few tutorials and a single challenging mission, most of the experience revolves around a sandbox mode with minimal narrative progression. Users express hope for future updates to expand the story and gameplay, but as it stands, the game offers limited engagement in terms of structured missions or a compelling narrative.
“Think of it like submarines in space; given time, this can evolve to become a compelling, absorbing, and comprehensive space game with a massive variety of missions and things to do.”
“We get some basic tutorials, a test mission to save a space station from uncontrolled deorbiting, and a free flight scenario where we play with the ship in a single star system.”
“There's supposed to be a whole campaign where you fly combat missions - you know, an actual video game - but that isn't there yet, and development seems to be dead.”
“As it stands, there are few missions to participate in, with a sandbox 'fly around and do whatever' being most of the story for now.”
“Not a lot of content yet if you're looking for story and missions.”
- gameplay26 mentions
- 12 % positive mentions
- 77 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this space simulator is highly technical and focused on realistic orbital mechanics and ship systems, appealing primarily to players who enjoy learning intricate details rather than traditional gameplay. While the mechanics are well-developed and satisfying for fans of simulation games, the current content is limited, with only a few missions available, suggesting that it may be best to wait for further updates before diving in. Overall, it shows promise for hardcore space sim enthusiasts but lacks substantial gameplay elements at this stage.
“The mechanics and physics are sound, and even the propulsion systems are based on actual next-gen ideas.”
“Very realistic, with proper orbital mechanics and a very detailed ship (each button does - or will do - something).”
“I will just say this, if you like DCS, if you like Kerbal Space Program's adherence to realistic space physics and orbital mechanics, if you like Orbiter, then this game is a good home for your virtual near-future space flight fantasies.”
“It is darn cool if you like learning and studying technical details of the flight operations, but does not have much gameplay.”
“The novelty wears off after an hour or two, so I can only recommend it if you have a little extra spending money and want to explore some very nerdy gameplay ideas.”
“There's still a lot of development needed in game mechanics and gameplay content.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised for their impressive detail and immersive quality, particularly in the context of operating a small ship in a vast universe. While some users note that there are other games with superior graphical fidelity, the unique art style and effective sound design contribute to a captivating experience. However, performance issues may arise for those using Intel graphics cards, which could hinder gameplay.
“The graphics look fine, and the amount of detail and accuracy is impressive.”
“There might be games/simulations with better graphical quality or more content as of today, but I never felt that immersed, operating a tiny ship in a large universe, as in this simulation.”
“Love the control panel look, find the space view graphics to be extremely good.”
“If you have an Intel video/graphics card, don't bother trying to run the game or complaining when it doesn't.”
- atmosphere6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its uniqueness and immersive qualities, creating a distinct feeling of being in space while managing complex systems. Reviewers highlight its detailed simulation and the developers' transparent communication, which enhances the overall experience.
“Great atmosphere already.”
“Beyond that, however, I think it also offers a kind of atmosphere that I've not seen in any other space game.”
“It absolutely manages to transport a very special atmosphere, a feeling of being in space, handling some complex systems.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game is criticized for its poor optimization, resembling an unfinished alpha version with significant performance issues and a lack of content, making it largely unplayable despite its potential appeal to flight simulator and science fiction fans.
“If you like flight simulators and science fiction, it can be wonderful, though note that it's not optimized as well as a completed game, and it isn't really playable to an end - though you can learn to operate the fox, you can't do much with that knowledge.”
“Very poor performance.”
“The publisher has opted to continue selling this game even though it's a highly unoptimized alpha with no content.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences, including complex troubleshooting while trying to survive in challenging environments.
“This game is buggy as hell.”
“You'll end up in situations where you have to perform complex, multiple subsystem troubleshooting while trying to avoid dying painfully in the void of space.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users have reported issues with the game's interface, specifically being unable to see the start button, while noting that the music and ambient sounds create an engaging atmosphere. However, the lack of accessibility to game controls detracts from the overall experience.
“I can't even see the start button; I see planets and hear music, but there are no buttons to start the game or access options. Please help.”
“The music is repetitive and gets annoying after a short while.”
“The soundtrack feels out of place and doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
