Sirius

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Sirius is a single player and multiplayer simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Digital Dawn Studios and was released on June 1, 2015. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"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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Audience ScoreBased on 310 reviews

emotional13 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game offers a unique blend of chaos and art, providing an emotional experience that players find surprisingly delightful.
Players report feeling a strong attachment to the game, often losing track of time while enjoying its quirky and healing gameplay.
The developer is highly engaged with the community, actively responding to feedback and showing a commitment to improving the game.

Many players express frustration over the game's abandonment and lack of updates, with some labeling it as a scam or abandonware.
The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, making it difficult to play and enjoy.
There is a significant lack of content and direction, leaving players feeling lost and unfulfilled in their gaming experience.

emotional
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a deeply emotional experience with the game, often expressing a mix of laughter and tears. Many describe it as an "emotional damage simulator," highlighting its ability to evoke strong feelings and create a surprising emotional attachment despite its seemingly cursed appearance. Overall, the game effectively engages players on an emotional level, leaving a lasting impact.
- “I cried.”
- “I laughed, I cried, I alt-tabbed.”
- “But I'm invested emotionally.”
story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The game's story aspect is criticized for its lack of depth and clarity, with players noting a limited variety of missions primarily focused on assassinations and mining. Many users report issues with the quest system, including bugs that prevent access to missions and a general absence of engaging narrative elements, leading to a repetitive gameplay experience. Overall, players feel that the game requires more structured goals and a richer storyline to enhance enjoyment.
- “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.”
- “Example: selected a mission, found no waypoint, no info when selected in the mission info option.”
- “Wt#.......no bounties, no factions, no rogues, no story!???”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some users describing them as "ugly" and in need of significant improvement, while others find them "fine" or "vibrant," particularly in the depiction of planets. Overall, the visuals are considered below current standards, but there are hints of potential for enhancement. Performance is noted to be stable, with no major issues reported, which adds a positive note to the graphical experience.
- “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.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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 like an unfinished product in early alpha stages.
- “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
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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 50fps 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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and calming effect, contributing to an immersive experience. However, some users have noted occasional glitches that detract from the overall enjoyment. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, enhancing the game's atmosphere.
- “Like a fever dream with good music.”
- “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
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's controls significantly hinder its playability, which negatively impacts its overall replayability. Players may find it challenging to return to the game due to these control issues.
- “The controls make this game barely playable.”
- “Once you finish the main story, there's little incentive to replay.”
- “The lack of varied gameplay mechanics really diminishes replayability.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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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, leading to a feeling of potential that remains unfulfilled.
- “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 of the game creates a unique experience that feels immersive and engaging.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
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.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the game somewhat grindy, but acknowledge that it is currently in alpha and early access, suggesting that improvements and adjustments are expected as the developers gather feedback and address bugs.
- “Currently, the game feels a bit grindy, but it's in alpha state and early access, which means it will have bugs, undergo changes, and take input from fellow gamers to improve upon it.”
- “The grinding aspect of the game is overwhelming and makes progress feel tedious rather than rewarding.”
- “I find the grinding to be excessive, making it hard to enjoy the game without feeling like I'm just repeating the same tasks over and over.”