Satellite Command
- December 16, 2016
- Stormtide
Get on SteamSatellite Command is a real-time satellite building and management simulation game. You are tasked with constructing, deploying, and maintaining satellites to expand humanity's presence in space. Experience realistic orbital mechanics, various challenges, and a dynamic, procedurally generated universe.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has a fun and relaxing atmosphere, making it enjoyable for casual play.
- Graphics and sound design are praised, contributing to an immersive experience.
- The game offers educational elements about satellites and space exploration, appealing to those interested in learning.
- The gameplay can become repetitive and grindy, with missions often feeling similar and lacking depth.
- The tutorial is poorly designed, leaving players confused about game mechanics and controls.
- There are significant bugs and issues, such as crashes and problems with mission management, which detract from the overall experience.
- story70 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 87 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around managing satellite missions, where players must complete tasks within time limits to avoid penalties. While the missions provide educational content and unlock encyclopedia entries, many players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, as each mission often involves similar mechanics of positioning satellites and waiting for results. Additionally, the random nature of mission difficulty can lead to frustrating experiences, particularly when players encounter impossible tasks early in the game.
“The information and images that you get from missions are a nice touch, and you can actually learn some things.”
“A nice touch is that every time you complete a mission, you unlock an encyclopedia entry about something.”
“The gameplay is mission-based: you will be given missions regularly that you must complete within a specific amount of time or suffer a reputation penalty; too many failed missions and you will fail the game!”
“The game simply doesn't have any depth; you do a mission which consists of pointing your satellite towards the objective (and it does it for you on its own), you wait, and you repeat the same next mission.”
“Every mission, in essence, is the same exact thing, either with different tools or locations where you have to painstakingly change your satellite's orbit or launch a new one.”
“I personally don't like difficulty from frustration, and a good example of this is getting a deorbit mission that is impossible to complete right out of the gate.”
- gameplay28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
Gameplay is described as mission-based, requiring players to complete tasks within time limits to avoid penalties, which can lead to a sense of urgency. While the game simplifies space physics and orbital mechanics, it has been noted that the gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, making it suitable for casual gamers or those new to the genre. Some players express frustration with the game's difficulty, suggesting that it relies too heavily on random elements rather than skill-based challenges.
“Sure, it is simplified if you come from KSP, but I do enjoy the gameplay.”
“Amazing graphics, spot-on music, and gameplay that keeps me coming back.”
“The gameplay is mission-based: you will be given missions regularly that you must complete within a specific amount of time or suffer a reputation penalty; too many failed missions and you will fail the game!”
“It has next to nothing to do with space flight; you could be controlling submarines or buses and there would be very little gameplay difference.”
“The only thing is that the gameplay can become a little stale after a while.”
“I really want to like this game, but the delivery of the game mechanics makes it hard to enjoy.”
- graphics16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their quality and visual appeal, with many users noting the nice aesthetics and atmosphere. However, some players mention that the graphics can feel simplistic and repetitive in the context of gameplay. Overall, while the visuals are well-received, there is a recognition that the game may show signs of being a port, yet it still delivers a satisfying graphical experience.
“Amazing graphics, spot on music and gameplay that keeps me coming back.”
“It is obvious that this is a ported game to PC, but the graphics are quite nice.”
“Nice graphics, UI, and atmosphere too.”
“Well, as far as graphics and the actual looks of the game go, maybe.”
“I didn't play that much, but you can change the satellite visuals when we upgrade them.”
“Does well in ideas, graphics, the math and physics side of being in command of satellites.”
- music6 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its peaceful and relaxing qualities, effectively complementing the gameplay and enhancing the overall experience. Players appreciate the original soundtrack (OST) for creating a stress-free atmosphere that encourages immersion and enjoyment.
“Very peaceful and relaxing with an OST to support this.”
“Amazing graphics, spot-on music, and gameplay that keeps me coming back.”
“Very much an area to lose that stress, enjoy the background music, enjoy some reads.”
- grinding6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to become tedious and repetitive very quickly, with some upgrades available that fail to alleviate the monotony of the tasks. Overall, the grinding experience is viewed as a significant drawback.
“It gets grindy fast and pretty repetitive.”
“Gets grindy real quick.”
“There are some effectiveness upgrades, but it mostly makes the tedious job even less interesting.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is characterized as both calming and challenging, enhanced by appealing graphics and a well-designed user interface. Overall, players appreciate the immersive and visually pleasing environment.
“The game atmosphere is calming yet challenging.”
“Nice graphics, UI, and atmosphere too.”
