Space Merchants: Arena
- November 4, 2016
- Playito.com
Get on SteamSpace Merchants: Arena is a cross-platform online multiplayer game where futuristic spaceships engage in intense dogfights or tactical play. 3 game modes: Free for all / Team battle (red vs blue) / Capture the Artefact. 4 different maps: Faarlands, Tristar, Jupiter, Naussike system. Platform and global leaderboards.
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Reviews
- Great space shooter with engaging combat and ship upgrades.
- Runs well on lower-end hardware, providing a smooth experience.
- Simple and straightforward controls make it accessible for casual players.
- Poor control mapping and slow response times make gameplay frustrating.
- Lack of players online limits multiplayer experience and matchmaking.
- Combat feels unbalanced and progression can lead to repetitive gameplay.
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay is criticized for being unsatisfying and unbalanced, primarily due to a lack of complexity and diversity, as players feel that progression leads to simply becoming stronger without introducing new mechanics or challenges. The initial experience shows a reliance on grinding and purchasing upgrades, which may result in a monotonous experience.
“The combat mechanics are engaging and provide a satisfying challenge, making each encounter feel rewarding.”
“The gameplay offers a variety of strategies to explore, keeping each session fresh and exciting.”
“The progression system adds depth to the gameplay, allowing players to develop their skills and abilities over time.”
“You don't really unlock anything that spices up the gameplay; you just get stronger.”
“The only flaw of the game is its stark lack of complexity and gameplay diversity.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game appears to be lacking, as players express frustration even during the training mission, suggesting that the narrative may not be engaging or well-developed.
“I played just the training mission and got frustrated within minutes!”
“The story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth or engagement.”
“Character development was minimal, making it hard to care about their journeys.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics are considered average, with some users noting that while they are acceptable, there are superior games available that offer better visual experiences and more dynamic gameplay.
“The graphics are mediocre at best, and the overall visual experience feels outdated compared to other games in the genre.”
“While the game has some decent sound effects, the graphics leave much to be desired and fail to immerse the player.”
“The visuals are underwhelming, making it hard to stay engaged when there are so many better-looking alternatives available.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be potentially unbalanced, as it seems to lead to overpowering characters through better weapons and ships. However, early gameplay suggests that most players remain on starter equipment, indicating a lack of progression in the initial experience. Overall, the combat feels unsatisfying and may suffer from future imbalance due to grinding.
“Combat is fairly unsatisfying, and it feels like grinding away and buying better weapons and ships will lead to being overpowered, resulting in unbalanced gameplay. However, in the few minutes I played, nobody had anything but the starter ship and starter gun (all 6 of the people playing!).”
“The grinding in this game is tedious and feels like a chore rather than an engaging part of the experience.”
“I found the grinding to be repetitive and uninspired, making it hard to stay motivated to progress.”
