Space Junkies
- March 25, 2019
- Ubisoft Montpellier
- 4h median play time
Get on SteamSpace Junkies™ is a fast-paced VR arcade shooter that takes you to deadly Orbital Arenas for intense multiplayer battles. Equip yourself with a variety of unique weapons and use your hands and body to navigate the zero-gravity environments and outmaneuver your opponents. With multiple game modes and full VR embodiment, get ready for an adrenaline-pumping experience in hostile space.
PC
Playstation 4
Virtual Reality
Windows
Cloud
PlayStation
PlayStation VR
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and polished VR experience, reminiscent of classic arena shooters like Quake and Unreal Tournament.
- Controls are intuitive, allowing for smooth movement and gameplay, making it accessible for both new and experienced VR players.
- The graphics and sound design are impressive, contributing to an immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gameplay experience.
- The player base is extremely low, making it difficult to find matches, often resulting in long wait times or empty lobbies.
- The game requires the use of Uplay, which many players find inconvenient and adds to the frustration of accessing the game.
- Despite its potential, the game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and support, which has contributed to its decline in popularity.
- gameplay23 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 39 % neutral mentions
- 13 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its fluid mechanics, intuitive controls, and fast-paced, engaging action reminiscent of classic shooters, making it accessible for VR beginners. While many players appreciate the polish and social aspects, some find the gameplay to be somewhat repetitive and lacking in depth, with limited exploration opportunities. Overall, it offers a solid experience with impressive graphics and a supportive community, though opinions vary on its long-term appeal.
“The gameplay is fluid and top notch!”
“The gameplay is stupidly fun and social, the game is simply dripping with polish, it runs amazingly well, and the devs seem to have a pretty serious plan to keep supporting it.”
“Matchmaking is fairly quick, the graphics are top notch (truly some of the best I've seen in VR), and the gameplay is fantastic.”
“I didn't get to the multiplayer gameplay because the intro was just gross.”
“The gameplay is so-so for me.”
“After playing other FPS games like Skyfront, where movement is based on hand direction, I just couldn't get into this game because of the limited movement mechanics.”
- graphics18 mentions
- 72 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are generally praised as top-notch, with many reviewers highlighting their clarity, engagement, and unique style, reminiscent of cell-shaded visuals like those in Borderlands. Players appreciate the solid performance with no glitches or stutters, contributing to an immersive experience. While some mention minor imperfections, the overall consensus is that the graphics significantly enhance the gameplay.
“The guns are all unique and seem like a good variety for different play styles, and the graphics and sound were on point.”
“Matchmaking is fairly quick, the graphics are top notch (truly some of the best I've seen in VR), and the gameplay is fantastic.”
“Graphics are solid with good visual cues on what's going on around you.”
“Complete graphical failure.”
“Tried with wide FOV (which causes graphics issues) as well as low FOV (which makes the game look really good) and the head tracking works just fine.”
- story5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The game's story is perceived as underdeveloped, with players feeling that it lacks a full single-player narrative and instead resembles a multiplayer add-on. Despite its potential, the game has struggled to attract a significant player base, leading to calls for better marketing and updates to revive interest in its storyline.
“I would have paid top dollar for a game like this but with a full single-player story; Space Junkies just feels like the multiplayer add-on part to a full game.”
“I would have paid top dollar for a game like this, but with a full single-player story. Space Junkies just feels like the multiplayer add-on part to a full game.”
“But unfortunately, they are shutting down this game's servers instead of trying to give it new life with new marketing, a quest port, and new updates. They have something great here, but it just never had much of a player base from what I've seen, and a lot of people, including me, haven't even heard of it until now (the shutdown announcement).”
“But if Ubisoft gave more love to this bad boy and advertised it well again with the new patch, maybe even a decent quest port and cross-play.”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, stability reviews for the game are mixed; while some players report smooth gameplay without glitches, others experience issues such as temporary loss of boundaries and problems related to the Uplay launcher, which can detract from the overall experience. Negative feedback regarding player population may also contribute to perceptions of instability.
“During gameplay, the game glitches and loses boundaries for a few seconds.”
“Most people seem to have given negative reviews because the game is somewhat devoid of players, which may be exacerbated by the requirement of the Uplay launcher to play, as it is sometimes buggy.”
“The game runs smoothly, but there are occasional weird glitches and bugs.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its high quality, matching the standards typically associated with AAA titles like those from Ubisoft, and is complemented by impressive animations and overall presentation.
“The game is very high quality; the animations, music, and presentation are on par with what you would expect from a normal game by a AAA company like Ubisoft.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is not directly addressed in the provided text, which focuses more on the movement controls and mechanics. However, the mention of limited movement options may suggest a potential for frustration or immersion, depending on how players connect with the gameplay experience. Overall, the emotional impact remains unclear based on this description.
- optimization2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly without any noticeable glitches or bugs, and delivering strong overall performance.
“The game runs smoothly, and there are no weird glitches or bugs.”
“Performance is very good.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game offers a variety of modes, including 1v1 duels and team-based gameplay, which provide a decent amount of replayability across different maps. However, some users feel that it lacks the depth and engagement found in other multiplayer titles, making it less appealing for long-term play.
“The different modes include 1v1 duel, 3/4 player free-for-all, 2v2 team deathmatch, final cut (gun game), and king mode (where you have to hold on to a crown for the longest time while the other team tries to kill you to take it back). All modes are playable on all maps, providing a decent amount of options and content in that area.”
“The variety of game modes keeps the experience fresh and engaging, encouraging players to return for different challenges and strategies.”
“With multiple maps and modes to choose from, each playthrough feels unique, making it easy to jump back in for more fun.”
“Just play Pavlov or Onward; heck, even every single-player game is more replayable than this wannabe PvP game.”
“The different modes are 1v1 duel, 3/4 player free-for-all, 2v2 team deathmatch, final cut (gun game), and king mode (where you have to hold on to a crown for the longest time while the other team tries to kill you to take it back). All modes are playable on all maps, giving a decent amount of options and content in that area.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is generally perceived as uninviting, leading players to feel uncomfortable and reluctant to engage in extended VR sessions.
“The atmosphere is so unattractive that it feels impossible to stay engaged for long while playing this game in VR.”
“The overall ambiance lacks depth and fails to immerse the player, making the experience feel flat.”
“The environment feels lifeless and uninspired, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers suggest that the game could benefit from removing its upfront price and instead implementing a microtransaction model, indicating a preference for a free-to-play approach.
“They removed the price tag and replaced it with microtransactions.”
“The monetization model feels exploitative and takes away from the overall experience.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
