Space Merchant

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Space Merchant is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Retora Games and was released on October 1, 2021. It received negative reviews from players.

From the makers of Merchant, an exciting new saga. Explore the depths of space... for profit! Send your ships out on quests, deal with random adventure events, research the tech tree, make new weapons, armor, and service items for your ships. Find strange aliens, learn their language, and take on their quests for the advancement of your enterprise. The classic Merchant meets a new twist w…

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Single-Player

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37%

Audience ScoreBased on 27 reviews

atmosphere3 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay with a focus on resource management and strategic decision-making.
Offers a relaxing experience, suitable for casual play while multitasking.
Diverse range of goods, planets, and factions enhances replayability.

Feels like a mobile port with outdated graphics and a lack of substantial content.
Many features are locked behind paywalls, leading to frustration and a sense of predatory monetization.
Gameplay can become tedious due to excessive waiting times for actions and missions.

story
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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27%
The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of depth, primarily focusing on repetitive missions that revolve around generating credits rather than a compelling narrative. Players express disappointment over significant features being locked behind costly paywalls, which detracts from the potential for story expansion and exploration. Overall, while the game has engaging mechanics, it fails to deliver a meaningful plot or immersive experience.
- “The concept is there, and aside from the fact that fueling the ships requires credits, as the resources are scarce enough to never be enough, I would say this is an okay game.”
- “Engaging missions and building, not slow-paced.”
- “Do missions, upgrade ship and yard, and that's it.”
- “Has no plot beyond generating credits.”
- “Do missions, upgrade ship and yard and that's it.”
- “Early quest rewards really need tweaking to give credits as well as research points or the tutorial needs not to waste 6k coins on a ship captain you don't actually need yet.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The gameplay has been described as enjoyable yet simplistic, focusing on resource management, quests, and idle elements. However, some users find it lacking depth compared to the original, with grindy mechanics and frustrating mobile game features that detract from the overall experience.
- “Very enjoyable gameplay.”
- “The gameplay is simple: resource management, quests, and some idle elements.”
- “Surprisingly very little meat for gameplay here though.”
- “Not even close to as fluent in gameplay as the original.”
- “Once you get your head around the build mechanics and what builds to put where and just how long and grindy getting them is, switch to slot 2 and start again; otherwise, you unlock too much during research and quests dry up.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users feel that the graphics are outdated, likening them to those from two decades ago, and express concerns about the pricing of the DLC in relation to the visual quality.
- “I don't know anything about the DLC, as it all looks way overpriced for two-decade-old graphics.”
- “The graphics feel outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
- “The visual design is disappointing, making it hard to immerse myself in the game.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is praised for its immersive and appealing space-themed environment, contributing to an engaging overall experience.
- “The game creates a captivating space atmosphere that immerses you in its vastness.”
- “The atmospheric design is stunning, making every moment feel alive and engaging.”
- “The ambient sounds and visuals combine to create a truly immersive atmosphere.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be significant, particularly in mastering build mechanics and managing progression. Many suggest that to avoid overwhelming unlocks and a lack of quests, it's beneficial to switch to a new slot and start fresh after understanding the grind involved.
- “Once you get your head around the build mechanics and what builds to put where, you'll realize just how long and grindy it is to get them. If you switch to slot 2 and start again, you might find that you unlock too much during research and quests dry up.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization strategy has been criticized for appearing to rely heavily on predatory microtransactions, raising concerns among users about its fairness and impact on gameplay.
- “Looks like it is a setup for predatory microtransactions.”