Space Menace

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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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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

65%

Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews

graphics3 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and casual space combat experience with simple mechanics that are easy to pick up.
The art and animations are visually appealing, contributing to an enjoyable atmosphere during gameplay.
Players appreciate the lack of penalties for failing missions, allowing for creative strategies and exploration of different factions.

The game suffers from a significant grind, making progression feel tedious and repetitive.
The research system is poorly explained and restricts access to better equipment, which can be frustrating for players.
There are numerous bugs and inconsistencies, including issues with the user interface and mission mechanics that detract from the overall experience.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
64%
21%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth and engagement, with players feeling ambushed and frustrated early on. The absence of penalties for failing missions allows for exploitative gameplay, where players can manipulate faction reputations without meaningful consequences. Overall, the missions are repetitive and lack variety, leading to a simplistic gameplay loop that detracts from any potential narrative richness.
- “There is no penalty for failing missions, which leads to some interesting situations where you can promise both sides you'll help and then reap the rewards from whichever side wins.”
- “In my playthrough, I took no sides and grinded up reputation for all factions by replacing all of my weapons with repair beams and taking missions from whoever would offer them.”
- “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.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay of the game is described as initially stale and challenging due to a steep learning curve and poorly explained mechanics, but it becomes more enjoyable once players establish a solid team. The gameplay loop is straightforward, involving mission selection, combat, and upgrades, making it accessible for new players despite some missing mechanics that hinder exploration. Overall, it offers a simple and easy-to-pick-up experience, particularly for 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
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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150%
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 experience may vary significantly among players.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely fantastic and enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the music perfectly matches the game's atmosphere and keeps me engaged.”
- “The variety of tracks keeps the gameplay fresh and exciting, making each moment memorable.”
- “The music is annoying.”
- “The soundtrack feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
- “The background music is distracting and doesn't fit the game's atmosphere.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect straightforward but note that it can become monotonous, particularly when accumulating money for ship upgrades. The focus on faction reputation adds a layer of engagement, but the repetitive nature of grinding may detract from the overall experience.
- “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.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
300%
Reviewers note that the atmosphere suffers from a lack of realism in ship movement, describing it as overly linear and suggesting that incorporating elements like drift, mass, and inertia would enhance the immersive experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, making you feel like you're truly part of the world.”
- “The sound design and visuals combine to create a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere that draws you in.”
- “Every location has its own unique atmosphere, filled with details that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The atmosphere feels very constrained; the ship movement is too on rails and lacks any sense of drift, mass, or inertia.”
- “There's a distinct lack of immersion in the atmosphere; the ship's movement feels overly linear and artificial.”
- “The overall atmosphere is diminished by the rigid ship movement, which needs more fluidity and a sense of weight.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 in the gameplay, particularly with 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 glitches that disrupt the experience, such as characters getting stuck in the environment and quests not triggering properly.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 graphics are stunning, with beautifully detailed environments that truly immerse you in the game world.”
- “The character designs are vibrant and unique, making each character stand out in a visually appealing way.”
- “The animation is fluid and dynamic, enhancing the overall experience and bringing the game to life.”