Space Menace

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Space Menace is a single player tactical real-time strategy game. It was developed by Only4Gamers and was released on November 11, 2022. It received neutral reviews from players.

Space Menace is a real-time sci-fi space exploration and space battle game. You play as a space captain, seeking fortune and glory as you see fit. War rages across the galaxy. Factions are fighting for total dominance. Survive and thrive in these chaotic times.

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

atmosphere3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and straightforward space combat experience, making it easy to pick up and play.
Players appreciate the challenge and the satisfaction of grinding for upgrades and unlocking new content.
The art and animations are generally well-received, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere.

The game suffers from a steep early learning curve and unclear mechanics, making it frustrating for new players.
There is a significant grind involved, which can make gameplay feel repetitive and tedious over time.
The user interface and tutorial lack clarity, leading to confusion about game mechanics and mission objectives.

story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of clarity and direction, with players feeling lost in their objectives and frustrated by poor design choices, such as starting with an inadequate ship. While there are opportunities to gain reputation with multiple factions through missions, the repetitive nature of these tasks and the absence of meaningful consequences for failure diminish the overall narrative engagement. The gameplay revolves around a simplistic loop of mission completion, which lacks variety and depth, leaving players wanting more from the story experience.
- “There's not a lot of variety in missions or activities to do, mostly just scaling up until you get to the limit of what the devs implemented.”
- “Each mission has 3 difficulty types, all will reward you according to their level and the enemies you face will scale according to it as well.”
- “The gameplay loop is very simple in that it is basically pick a mission, go to a location, do the mission (destroy enemies and stay alive) and then once that’s done you can upgrade or sell stuff at the station.”
- “I don't know what the plan is, but starting the player in a ship so bad that it can't even complete the easiest missions offered is just poor design.”
- “Well, the goal isn't clear, and I don't understand why I should side with the pirates to achieve the goal of the mission screen.”
- “There's not a lot of variety in missions or activities to do, mostly just scaling up until you get to the limit of what the developers implemented.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Space Menace is characterized by a steep early learning curve due to poorly explained mechanics, but it becomes more enjoyable once players establish a solid team. While the core gameplay loop is straightforward and accessible, involving mission completion and upgrades, there are notable gaps in mechanics that hinder exploration and engagement. Overall, it offers a simple pick-up-and-play experience, particularly appealing for newcomers to the RTS genre.
- “It has a steep early learning curve (partly because core mechanics are not well explained), but once you figure things out and build a solid 3-ship team, it gets a lot easier and a lot more fun.”
- “The gameplay loop is very simple in that it is basically pick a mission, go to a location, do the mission (destroy enemies and stay alive), and then once that’s done you can upgrade or sell stuff at the station.”
- “Space Menace might be one of the most accessible RTS games out there, as the gameplay loop, mechanics, and skills needed (or lack thereof) make it an easy pick-up-and-play type of game.”
- “The gameplay is stale.”
- “However, the game has these weird 'blind spots' where some mechanic should be there and simply... isn't.”
- “The gameplay loop is very simple in that it is basically pick a mission, go to a location, do the mission (destroy enemies and stay alive) and then once that’s done you can upgrade or sell stuff at the station.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game receives mixed feedback, with some users praising it as good, while others find it annoying. This divergence suggests that the musical score may appeal to certain players while alienating others.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely captivating and enhances the overall experience.”
- “The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
- “I love how the diverse range of tracks keeps the energy high and the gameplay engaging.”
- “The music is annoying.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The background music is too loud and distracts from the gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers note that the game's atmosphere is hindered by the overly linear ship movement, suggesting that incorporating elements like drift, mass, and inertia would enhance the immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere feels very constrained; the ship movement is too on rails and lacks the necessary drift, sense of mass, and inertia.”
- “There's a distinct lack of immersion in the atmosphere; the ship's movement feels overly linear and doesn't convey a realistic sense of weight.”
- “The overall atmosphere is diminished by the rigid ship movement, which needs more freedom and a better representation of mass and inertia.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game exhibits some stability issues, including bugs that can lead to unexpected behavior, such as jumping to unintended locations and being unable to close the sector map, necessitating a force quit. Despite these problems, players still find enjoyment, particularly with the larger ships from various factions.
- “It is a bit buggy; the research seems a little backwards. At one point, I jumped to a friendly sector and ended up in a completely different, unconnected star. I got the peace achievement but couldn't close the sector map, so I had to force quit.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it difficult to progress. I've lost hours of gameplay due to unexpected shutdowns.”
- “There are numerous stability issues that disrupt the experience. I often encounter freezes and lag, especially during intense battles.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of Space Menace are visually appealing, featuring solid animations and audio that complement the overall aesthetic, though some users note that the audio can become repetitive.
- “The aesthetic of the game is impressive, with animations and audio that meet high standards, even if they can be a bit repetitive.”
- “The graphics are stunning, creating an immersive experience that truly enhances gameplay.”
- “The visual design is top-notch, showcasing detailed environments and character models that bring the game world to life.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect straightforward but note that it can become monotonous, particularly when accumulating money for ship upgrades. The process of grinding reputation for factions is also highlighted as a key element of gameplay.
- “Initially, it can get monotonous while grinding for money in order to upgrade your ship.”
- “Straightforward to fighting and grinding reputation for one of the two major factions.”