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Sirius

54%Game Brain Score
gameplay, optimization
graphics, story
54% User Score Based on 136 reviews

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"Sirius" is a massively multiplayer Science Fiction Simulation game set in the Sirius Star System in the year 2436. After Terrans demand control over the system, war erupts between them and the Sirius Colonial Council. Players can participate in the war, live along both sides, trade, fight, explore and create their own empire among the stars. The game features 2-player co-op and single-player modes, allowing players to control the economy with their trading craft, battle pirates, and discover unimaginable riches in the galaxy quadrant.

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54%
Audience ScoreBased on 136 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
stability8 negative mentions
  • The game has a lot of potential and offers a unique space exploration experience reminiscent of classic titles like Freelancer.
  • The developer is very active and engaged with the community, providing support and updates, which is encouraging for future development.
  • Despite its current state, the game is playable and has a charming atmosphere that some players find enjoyable.
  • The game has been in Early Access since 2015 and has not seen significant updates, leading many to consider it abandoned.
  • There are numerous bugs, poor controls, and a lack of content, making the gameplay experience frustrating and unfulfilling.
  • The game is currently unplayable for many users due to server issues and a lack of online functionality, rendering it essentially dead.
  • graphics
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players finding them lacking and in need of significant improvement, while others appreciate the vibrant visuals, particularly of the planets. Overall, the graphics are described as mediocre, with a score around 6/10, and while performance issues are minimal, the visuals do not meet current standards. The game's atmosphere is praised, but many feel it falls short compared to similar titles.

    • “Well, improved graphics, performance and overall gameplay.”
    • “As for the game itself, the graphics are very well done and vibrant especially the planets.”
    • “Graphics and sounds are fine too but not yet on a current state of the art but promising.”
    • “Graphics are ugly and the interface is confusing.”
    • “Graphics are meh.”
    • “Somehow, in the 12 years since Freelancer, Rene Marcel Dirks has found a way to reverse the trend of improving graphics.”
  • story
    10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with players reporting a limited variety of missions primarily focused on assassinations and a buggy quest system that hampers access to content. Many users express frustration over the absence of engaging narrative elements, such as factions or bounties, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience that requires players to create their own fun. Overall, while some enjoy the basic quests and combat, the story and mission structure need significant improvement to enhance player engagement.

    • “Spacetrading with two fists is what I'd call this game in its current state, and you definitely have to make your own fun, but a goal or two and the daily missions help.”
    • “It is playable, and I enjoy doing the little quests and raiding some pirate ships.”
    • “Blow up pirates, their hideouts, mine, PvP, complete missions, and explore around.”
    • “The only missions I could find were all assassin missions and I was in a mining ship.”
    • “Selected a mission but found no waypoint or information when I checked the mission info option.”
    • “It has a quest system but can't access it (due to the UI being buggy). If they fix the questing system and add a little more enemies so that it's not repetitive, the gameplay will be a lot better.”
  • stability
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs, server issues, and optimization problems that hinder gameplay. Many players experience frequent disconnections, game freezes, and a non-functional user interface, making it nearly unplayable. While some praise its potential and performance compared to other titles, the overall consensus is that it feels unfinished and resembles an early alpha version.

    • “While the game had potential, it was abandoned and left a buggy mess with a dead online scene.”
    • “Full screen doesn't work, 4K is available but doesn't work, controls are jittery, clumsy, and too buggy to make the game playable.”
    • “One of the worst games ever... nice idea and I loved Freelancer, and this looked like a Freelancer MMO, but server issues and game freezes every few minutes... can't even complete the tutorial since I get disconnected or the game freezes before I can complete all steps.”
  • gameplay
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay in Privateer is generally well-received, featuring improved graphics and performance that contribute to an enjoyable experience. While users appreciate the current mechanics and smooth performance, they also anticipate further enhancements, including additional weapons and HUD options. Overall, the game is seen as having a solid foundation for future development.

    • “Well, improved graphics, performance, and overall gameplay.”
    • “I feel the gameplay in its current form is impressive and will develop over time. Extra weapons, HUD options, and even bigger ships are planned, but so far Sirius has been very smooth, and I have yet to drop below 50 FPS on my machine.”
    • “So, the game now has a good base to build the system on top of it and fill everything with the game mechanics.”
  • optimization
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's optimization has seen improvements in graphics and performance, enhancing overall gameplay; however, some users still report lingering bugs and optimization issues.

    • “Well, improved graphics, performance, and overall gameplay.”
    • “Optimized.”
    • “Still buggy with a few optimization problems.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game has seen improvements, with many praising its calming quality, but some users have reported occasional glitches. Overall, it has received high marks, with one reviewer giving it a perfect score of 10/10.

    • “Awesome game, nice dev, calm music. 10/10 IGN”
    • “The music has improved, but it is now glitchy at times.”
    • “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “The audio mixing is off, making it hard to enjoy the music.”
  • replayability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's controls significantly hinder its playability, which negatively impacts its overall replayability.

    • “The controls make this game barely playable.”
    • “Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
    • “The lack of varied gameplay mechanics really diminishes replayability.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is praised for its intriguing space pirate theme, evoking a sense of adventure similar to "No Man's Sky." However, the overall experience is diminished by the game's current state, including dead community engagement and subpar graphics, which detract from its potential.

    • “The atmosphere is amazing, it's about space, pirates, space pirates, mining, and trading.”
    • “The game has a very interesting atmosphere that draws you into its world.”
    • “The ambiance created in the game is captivating, making you feel like you're truly part of a space adventure.”
  • grinding
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players note that the game currently has a grindy feel, but this is expected given its alpha state and early access status, suggesting that improvements and adjustments will be made based on community feedback.

    • “The game currently feels quite grindy, but it's in alpha state and early access, which means there will be bugs, changes, and input from players to improve it.”
    • “Grinding in this game is excessive and detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “I find the grinding to be tedious and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”

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