Space Salvager

About

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…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Local Multi-Player Play with friends in the same physical space using split-screen or multiple screens
2-Players Play with one other player, either online or locally, in a cooperative or competitive game mode
Multi-Player Compete or cooperate with other players online
Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo
Split Screen Play with multiple players on the same screen, often with divided or shared screen real estate

30%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers an interesting ship's view range that creates a sense of claustrophobia, enhancing the gameplay experience.
There is a nostalgic feel to the game, reminiscent of older space simulation titles, which may appeal to fans of retro gaming.
The open-ended nature of the game allows players to engage in various activities like mining, trading, and upgrading their ships without a strict storyline.

The game feels incomplete and lacks essential features, with many aspects being broken or poorly implemented.
The tutorial is vague and does not provide adequate guidance, leaving players confused about how to progress.
Frequent crashes and a lack of polish make the overall experience frustrating and unenjoyable.

story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
56%
22%
The game lacks a traditional story or campaign, which some players appreciate for its sandbox nature, allowing for quick, casual gameplay. However, this absence of narrative can lead to a sense of incompleteness and repetitiveness, as missions are limited and can become tedious. While some players enjoy the freedom to choose missions and engage in various activities like mining and trading, others may find the lack of a cohesive story unsatisfying.
- “I like games like this - take missions, mine, shoot, trade, improve ship - repeat - but this one feels unfinished.”
- “Coming from someone who never plays the storylines of Fallout or Elder Scrolls games, that doesn't bother me.”
- “You choose where to go, what missions to take, where to fly and when.”
- “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
20%
20%
60%
The graphics of the game have been widely criticized for their poor quality, with many reviewers noting a lack of 3D elements and minimal graphical options. The artwork is described as low effort, reminiscent of outdated 1990s visuals, and even basic models like ships are deemed unattractive. Overall, the game's graphics fail to meet modern standards, detracting from the overall experience.
- “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
67%
100%
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.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is criticized for its buggy enemy flight paths, which make it challenging to engage in combat and can lead to unintended collisions that deplete shields and armor without any player interaction. Overall, players report ongoing stability issues that detract from the gameplay experience.
- “Chasing erratic enemy ships is too difficult, and shields and armor feel useless because the buggy enemy flight paths cause them to collide with you, depleting your protection without a single shot being fired.”
- “Still buggy.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
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 endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
- “I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, and it quickly becomes boring.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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.”