Space Company Simulator
- October 24, 2019
- Intermarum
- 3h median play time
Get on SteamSpace Company Simulator is a management game set in the space industry, where you design and build rockets to take humanity to the stars. Manage your company, launch rockets and satellites, and build orbital stations to become a major player in the space industry, while dealing with the unique challenges of the field. Hire and train a top-notch team to help you succeed.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game has potential and could be enjoyable if the bugs are fixed.
- Some players have found the gameplay concept interesting and engaging despite the issues.
- The developers have shown some responsiveness to player feedback and have made attempts to address bugs.
- The game is plagued with numerous bugs, making it largely unplayable.
- There has been a lack of updates and communication from the developers, leading to concerns about abandonment.
- Many players have reported that the game is confusing and lacks adequate instructions, making it difficult to progress.
- gameplay20 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 70 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with players noting a complex mechanics system that offers depth but can be overwhelming due to a lack of tutorials and frequent crashes. While some appreciate the potential for micro-management and upgrades, many express frustration over infrequent updates and minimal improvements, leading to a recommendation to avoid purchasing at this time. Overall, the game shows promise but requires significant refinement to enhance the player experience.
“However, it had a rather complex mechanics system and there is a lot of thought put into the way managing a space company should work.”
“I do like the gameplay and would love if the launches had a little more life to them, maybe some ground control chatter so that you really feel there.”
“There is a lot of possible upgrades and the game seems to have many micro-management mechanics; I am really looking forward to finding all of them.”
“My advice is do not buy at this time, updates are infrequent and add little to the gameplay.”
“Seemed like a promising game but it crashes within 10 minutes of gameplay and I've tried multiple times.”
“And no useful tutorial to explain the nine million different game mechanics.”
- story18 mentions
- 11 % positive mentions
- 72 % neutral mentions
- 17 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is marred by numerous bugs and technical issues, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Users express disappointment with the lack of engaging narrative, as the game primarily focuses on repetitive missions and notifications that obstruct gameplay. Overall, the journey to unlock more complex missions feels tedious and unfulfilling, detracting from the potential excitement of space exploration.
“I basically got this game for free due to having a game called Mission to Mars that was shut down and remade into this game.”
“I thought I would get an ultimate PC experience of those lucky guys from mission control; I thought I would hear 'launch director, vehicle go for launch'... how hard can it be?!”
“Oh boy, bad reviews were right. Bugs are everywhere; even my very first launch mission bugged out and I had to restart the game.”
“After that, it was a mission finished notification that I found no way to close. It kept bugging me for no reason.”
“If you look at it from the research tree alone, getting to manned missions is only about a quarter of the way through, and that's 6 to 8 hours in just to unlock it.”
- stability18 mentions
- 22 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 78 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs affecting graphics, interfaces, and gameplay mechanics, making it feel unfinished and non-intuitive. Many users express frustration over glitches that disrupt financial management and overall user experience, leading to a lack of recommendation despite the game's potential. Overall, players hope for improvements but find it hard to justify the purchase in its current state.
“Very buggy, glitchy, and not user friendly.”
“The build interface is completely non-intuitive and buggy; the financial interface is nonsensical.”
“Too buggy and unfinished to even warrant early access.”
- optimization12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's optimization has been widely criticized, with many users reporting significant performance issues that render it unplayable. While some reviewers downplay the lack of certain features, the consensus is that the game requires urgent optimization to improve overall gameplay experience.
“A lot of the things other reviews have stated as being a negative, like no animations for rockets or seeing destinations, and not being fully optimized, is not that big of a negative yet.”
“Edit 2: Looking in the discussions, there was a performance thread posted by the developers.”
“It needs optimization.”
“As of now the game is unplayable, it really needs optimization.”
“Please optimize.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally considered acceptable, with some users noting that they look reasonably well. However, there are reports of bugs and limitations, suggesting that players who prefer polished visuals may want to wait for future updates before diving in. Overall, the graphics are seen as a mixed bag, appealing to those who enjoy early development stages but potentially disappointing for others.
“Some graphics are still buggy.”
“If you enjoy helping to develop games and don't mind the limited graphics, try it, but if you like your games more polished, wait for a few updates.”
“The graphics look reasonably well.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is hindered by technical issues, as players frequently encounter a black screen after a certain number of turns, requiring them to force close the game. While it offers some improved playability, these persistent bugs significantly detract from the overall experience.
“It is slightly more playable, but after some amount of turns, you get a black screen and need to force close the game.”
