Space Salvager

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Space Salvager is a multiplayer role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Sam Albon and was released on November 25, 2014. It received negative reviews from players.

Forge your own path, your own destiny. Live on the fringes of society and pick the bones of the fallen. Become a miner and trawl the constellation for exotic ores. Take the fight to wherever you choose, hunting pirates and renegades from port to port. You choose what ship to use, what metal to make it out of, what equipment to put on it. You choose what to specialise in, the more you play the bet…

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Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game has a nostalgic feel reminiscent of older space simulation titles, appealing to fans of retro gaming.
There is potential for customization and exploration, allowing players to gather materials and upgrade their ships.
The open-ended nature of the game allows for a variety of play styles, catering to those who enjoy sandbox experiences.

The game feels incomplete and lacks essential features, with many bugs and crashes reported by players.
The tutorial is vague and does not provide adequate guidance, leaving players confused about how to progress.
Graphics and interface are poorly designed, making navigation and gameplay frustrating.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game lacks a traditional story or campaign, which some players appreciate for its sandbox nature, allowing for quick, casual gameplay through various missions like mining and combat. However, the absence of a cohesive narrative and the limited variety of missions can lead to a sense of repetitiveness and unfinished quality. While some players enjoy the freedom to engage in missions without a storyline, others may find the lack of depth unsatisfying.
- “You choose where to go, what missions to take, where to fly and when.”
- “Missions that say 'clear a certain area' are combat missions.”
- “For beginners, transport missions are especially good because they force you to learn how to travel.”
- “Missions you accept seem to disappear completely (active jobs is more often than not empty after you return from a mission?).”
- “Some people might dislike the lack of story though.”
- “There is no story to this game.”
graphics
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, lacking 3D elements and customization options, and resembling low-effort artwork reminiscent of the 1990s. Reviewers noted that even basic models, such as ships, appear unattractive, making the overall visual experience disappointing compared to both contemporary and past titles.
- “Graphics: terrible, no 3D, no graphics options, artwork is low effort, even the ship models look awful.”
- “This game tries to look like it's from the 1990s, but if this review was written then, the result would be the same - the game looks bad even when compared to 90's graphics.”
- “The graphics are not very good and the jump portals look like something from 1995.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is perceived as basic and lacking depth, especially when compared to similar titles like Star Control. While the addition of a progression system is appreciated, it falls short of the richness and quality found in other games.
- “I think it's nice that they tried to add a progression system to the game, but it lacks the depth the developer was hoping for.”
- “Gameplay feels very basic.”
- “The mechanics are repetitive and lack depth.”
- “There are too many bugs that disrupt the overall experience.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious due to the limited variety of missions available, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- “There are only a few kinds of missions available, which can get tedious really fast.”
- “The grinding feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which makes the game feel more like a chore than fun.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, noting that erratic enemy flight paths can lead to unintended collisions that deplete shields and armor without any combat interaction. Overall, the game is described as still buggy, impacting the overall gameplay experience.
- “Chasing erratic enemy ships is too difficult, and shields and armor feel useless because buggy enemy flight paths cause them to collide with you, depleting your protection without any shots being fired.”
- “Still buggy.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is praised for its nostalgic, old-school vibe, with a soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
- “This definitely has an old-school feel, and the soundtrack is quite nice.”