Space Mercs
- August 2, 2019
- Bacioiu Ciprian
Get on Steam"Space Mercs" is an intense arcade-style space combat game featuring large-scale battles with hundreds of spaceships. In the single-player campaign, players take on missions that increase in scale and difficulty, with the goal of becoming the best pilot in the galaxy. All sales of the game will support funds for Ukraine.
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Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and runs smoothly even on low-end hardware.
- It offers engaging and intuitive gameplay, making it easy to pick up and play.
- The developer is responsive and actively working on improvements based on player feedback.
- The game lacks mouse support, making aiming and controls frustrating for many players.
- It feels bare-bones with limited combat mechanics and basic enemy AI, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- There are significant issues with the options menu and control calibration, making the game difficult to enjoy.
- story19 mentions
- 16 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The story in this game is presented through a series of short, mission-based narratives that players find engaging yet simplistic, often lacking depth and coherence. While some missions introduce interesting scenarios, such as defending against pirates, the execution can feel disjointed, with players sometimes resorting to unconventional strategies to succeed. Overall, the narrative serves as a backdrop for the gameplay rather than a compelling storyline, making it suitable for quick, casual play rather than immersive storytelling.
“Very fun arcade space shooter game, with very balanced mechanics and controls, which you play one mission at a time, each mission taking 5 to 20 minutes.”
“It's been a long time since I enjoyed a space shooter, but this one kept me playing even after failing the same mission three times.”
“Honestly, I can see why the dev refers to it as an extreme combat space game - I'm on the final mission right now and it's literally a 3D bullet hell.”
“There are spelling errors in the text of the mission briefings!”
“In the second mission, you have to join the something-or-other government and the whos-a-ma-whatsit forces defending a blockade from pirates (there's no blockade, it's just you in a bunch of asteroids).”
“The third mission (an escort/defense mission) finally promises the epic space battles, but it feels underwhelming.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their beauty and polish, especially considering its optimization for low-spec PCs, allowing for smooth performance even on older hardware. However, some users noted issues with blurriness and low-quality UI elements, detracting from the overall visual experience.
“The game runs with 700 fps on my NVIDIA GTX 1070; it is made for low-spec PCs but nevertheless has great graphics, so it is smooth as hell.”
“It's entertaining, has beautiful graphics, and feels really polished.”
“Old school space shooter with amazing graphics and smooth gameplay 10/10 :)”
“The visuals are blurry, the UI and menus look very low quality and hastily put together.”
“This makes the game look blurry, and the already simple graphics just look terrible.”
“Optimized for humble PCs and runs very well even on integrated graphics from yesteryear.”
- gameplay10 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 10 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some users finding it unengaging, while others praise it as a fun and addictive arcade space shooter with balanced mechanics and smooth controls. The aiming system is highlighted as particularly effective, enhancing the overall experience, especially in the context of space combat. Overall, the game is noted for its impressive graphics and enjoyable mission-based structure.
“Very fun arcade space shooter game, with very balanced mechanics and controls, which you play one mission at a time, each mission taking 5 to 20 minutes.”
“First impressions -- the core mechanics are really fun.”
“The graphics look great and I've seen no lag; gameplay is really addictive after you destroy a few enemy ships.”
“It's just gameplay.”
“And of course, all the mechanics of money, improving weapons, etc.”
“The mechanics and vision are executed well so far from my first impressions.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find grinding to be a tedious but effective method for progress, often feeling it requires significant time investment. Some express frustration with its repetitiveness, noting that it can become tiresome early in the gameplay experience.
“Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
“The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
“It's tedious, but much more effective than flying.”
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“I realize I haven't played for long, but hopefully the fact that I found it so tedious within the first 10 minutes will tell you something.”
- stability1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates excellent stability, running smoothly and visually impressively, while also providing a skill-based challenge for players.
“This game runs great, it looks great, and the gameplay requires skill, which is really nice to see.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is well-optimized, performing smoothly on modest PCs and even on older integrated graphics, making it accessible to a wide range of hardware.
“Optimized for humble PCs and runs very well even on integrated graphics from yesteryear.”
“The game is incredibly well-optimized, allowing for smooth gameplay on a variety of hardware.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game performs on lower-end systems; the optimization is top-notch.”
“The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, even on high-end systems.”
“There are frequent crashes and performance drops that ruin the experience.”
“The optimization feels rushed, leading to long loading times and stuttering gameplay.”
