Space Scavenger
- August 20, 2021
- Red Cabin Games
- 100h median play time
Get on SteamSpace Scavenger is a turn-based strategy game set in space. Assemble your fleet, manage resources, and engage in battles with alien ships while exploring different planets and galaxies. Your goal is to unravel the mystery of Pad-X1, the ancient alien technology, and find your way back home.
Nintendo Switch
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and addictive gameplay loop with a variety of ship customization options.
- Graphics and sound design are well-executed, enhancing the overall experience.
- Multiple game modes, including daily challenges, provide good replay value.
- The game lacks content and variety, leading to a repetitive experience over time.
- The difficulty curve can be steep, especially when transitioning from normal to hard mode.
- Technical issues, such as crashes and control problems, can detract from the enjoyment.
- gameplay19 mentions
- 58 % positive mentions
- 26 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
Overall, the gameplay is praised for its smoothness, engaging mechanics, and immersive visuals, drawing comparisons to titles like "The Binding of Isaac." While many players appreciate the variety in weapons and the challenging, polished experience, some express concerns about the game's value relative to its length and the impact of random elements on enjoyment. Despite mixed opinions on certain mechanics, the core gameplay loop remains enjoyable for a significant portion of the player base.
“The graphics are sharp and really enhance the overall gameplay, which is smooth and engaging.”
“The gameplay loop is fighting enemies which provides you with new loot which lets you fight enemies better.”
“The amazing visuals, smooth gameplay and fantastic music combine for a highly immersive experience.”
“The reason I have given it a not recommended is because it's overpriced for how little gameplay you actually get out of it. I have played every game mode and I can tell you a couple of things.”
“This exacerbates most of the mechanics (like the character's fast movement) and makes the character feel uncontrollable.”
“Oxygen mechanic ruins this game.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 18 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are widely praised for their beautiful rendering, sharpness, and creativity, significantly enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the cute art style and immersive visuals, although some suggest a desire for more environmental background variation. Overall, the graphics contribute to a highly engaging and enjoyable atmosphere, earning high marks from reviewers.
“The artwork, sprites, backgrounds, arena, everything is very beautifully rendered.”
“The amazing visuals, smooth gameplay and fantastic music combine for a highly immersive experience.”
“The graphics are sharp and really enhance the overall gameplay, which is smooth and engaging.”
“A bit more environmental background variation would be nice (imagine: same maps, but with some background graphics in the random maps that have more visual variation).”
“Let's start on graphics.”
- replayability7 mentions
- 43 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the endless replay value in various modes, others criticize the lack of depth and the loss of progress upon death, which diminishes long-term engagement. Overall, it offers enough variety to be enjoyable for short sessions, but may not sustain interest for extended play.
“All the modes have endless replay value.”
“A slight lack of depth is overshadowed by a satisfactory level of replayability.”
“Overall, I would say the game is short but has a few different game modes and has enough replayability to make it worth the price.”
“Fun game, but there is no replayability.”
“No replayability - you lose everything when you die after you spent time building up your ship.”
“Well, it's okay for a one-evening game, I guess, but I don't think it has enough replay value.”
- music7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- -29 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The music in the game is consistently praised for being relaxing, intuitive, and flawless, enhancing the overall immersive experience. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature that complements the game's visuals and gameplay, contributing to its fun and engaging atmosphere. Overall, the music is described as a significant asset that elevates the gaming experience.
“Simple and fun space game with nice relaxing music, would definitely recommend :)”
“The amazing visuals, smooth gameplay and fantastic music combine for a highly immersive experience.”
“Special mention to the soundtrack which is excellent and sets the overall tone for the game.”
“The music is repetitive and lacks variety, making it feel monotonous after a short while.”
“The sound effects are poorly mixed, often drowning out the music and making it hard to enjoy.”
“The soundtrack feels generic and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall gaming experience.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as lacking depth, with some players expressing disappointment in its narrative elements. While it may still provide enjoyable gameplay, the absence of a compelling story detracts from the overall experience for many.
“I used to have fun in these kinds of games, but now I am not satisfied with this anymore; what a sad story.”
“This game is pretty good, although it doesn't have much of a story.”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and tedious, as it often involves battling the same enemies in sparse 2D environments. While combat can be easy and straightforward, it becomes monotonous unless approached with a more aggressive playstyle.
“Overall, the game is a bit repetitive, and killing enemies starts to become tedious.”
“Most of the time, you're carefully fighting the same enemies over and over again in mostly empty 2D levels. This becomes even more tedious because it's super easy to fight them if you are very careful, but only fun if you play less like Splinter Cell and more like Doom (i.e., push-forward combat instead of hit and retreat), as there are literally dozens of enemies in each level that all die in one hit.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its unique and enjoyable atmosphere, contributing significantly to the overall fun experience.
“This game is a lot of fun and has its own unique atmosphere.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviews highlight a strong emotional conflict in gameplay, where players feel a compelling urge to engage aggressively but are often frustrated by the tediousness of more cautious strategies, such as avoiding minor enemies. This tension between instinct and gameplay mechanics can lead to a sense of dissatisfaction and boredom.
