Space Simulation Toolkit
- June 5, 2020
- Pavel Kudinov
- 9h median play time
Get on SteamSpace Simulation Toolkit is a physics-based space flight simulation game that allows players to build and customize their own space ships. With a focus on realism, the game features realistic orbital mechanics, ship systems, and a sandbox mode for open-ended gameplay. Players can explore the solar system, complete missions, and engage in combat with other ships.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers an impressive simulation of particle physics, allowing for creative experimentation and fun interactions.
- The developer is actively engaged with the community and shows promise for future updates and improvements.
- The game runs smoothly on high-end hardware, providing a satisfying experience for those with capable PCs.
- The game frequently crashes, even on high-spec PCs, leading to frustration and an inability to play.
- The user interface is unintuitive and lacks proper documentation, making it difficult for new players to understand the mechanics.
- The game is currently overpriced for its state, with many users feeling it lacks sufficient content and features.
- graphics7 mentions
- 14 % positive mentions
- 43 % neutral mentions
- 43 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users unable to access it due to compatibility issues with their NVIDIA and AMD graphics cards. While the game shows potential with impressive rendering capabilities, there are calls for updates and broader support for various graphics hardware, including integrated options. Overall, the current state of graphics support is a significant barrier for many players.
“The fact I'm able to render 500k objects with just my graphics card is incredible.”
“The graphics need updates though.”
“So basically, AMD is currently low priority; he wants to add all the features he believes would make the game better, and then will prioritize supporting a wider range of cards, even including integrated graphics at some point.”
“I really wish I could play the game; it looks really fun. However, because I have an AMD Radeon RX 7900 XTX and unfortunately it isn't supported, I will change this review and buy the game again if this ever gets resolved. But until then, I can't recommend the game as long as I can't play it. I've tried everything under the sun to make it work and had OpenCL, however one issue I ran into is that the integrated graphics card did spark some issues which I had no clue why because I have my 7900 set as primary.”
- stability6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's stability is a significant issue, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and loading problems. Many have experienced extensive troubleshooting without resolution, leading to frustration despite enjoying the gameplay. Overall, the game is described as "buggy" and unreliable, with crashes often linked to specific actions.
“I've spent over 2 hours troubleshooting with no success, trying everything from driver rollbacks to checking for updates and reinstalling the game.”
“Game freezes all the time and then I have to restart my PC over and over again to get it running again, and then it just repeats.”
“Previous review: it is soooo buggy... it starts 1 out of 5 times... and if it does, it will crash in a few seconds.”
- optimization6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is highly praised for its impressive simulation of tiny particles and overall performance, particularly in terms of back-end stability and physics engine efficiency. However, some users express hope for further optimizations to accommodate players with weaker GPUs.
“Very impressive simulation of tiny particles; the optimization in this game is insane.”
“This game has a lot of potential. I hope more optimizations can be made in the future so people with weaker GPUs can run the game.”
“This game has a lot of potential; I hope more optimizations can be made in the future so people with weaker GPUs can run the game.”
“Up until now, most of the work seems to have been focused on the back-end, like performance optimizations and stability of the physics engine.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay experiences vary significantly, with some players enjoying the initial mechanics but later facing issues post-update, such as loading failures. Many find the gameplay repetitive and lacking in creativity, struggling to achieve desired simulations, while others express confusion over the mechanics, particularly regarding the interactions of elements like fire and earth particles.
“Whether it be physics, evolution, neurons, chemical processes, quantum mechanics, or cheese, you just need a programmer skilled enough to make it happen.”
“You still want to know what the gameplay is like?”
“The game worked fine for me initially, with about 9 hours of gameplay, but after the recent update, I’ve been unable to load the game at all.”
“I may just not be creative, but the gameplay is often repetitive and sometimes you can't get the simulation you want.”
“- In terms of the mechanics, I do not understand how fire particles were slowly lifting up and floating earth particles or what was going on.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy of the game has been heavily criticized, with users expressing dissatisfaction towards the developers and the reliance on paid advertising, suggesting a negative impact on the overall experience.
“The monetization model is overly aggressive and feels exploitative.”
“It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
“The constant push for in-game purchases ruins the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is highlighted by its absurdity, with players finding amusement in over-the-top scenarios, such as the comedic depiction of a planet exploding, which contributes to an overall entertaining experience.
“It's funny when a planet explodes! 9/10”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud.”
“I love the quirky characters and their hilarious interactions throughout the game.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite the ability to configure various interesting parameters.
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I find the grind to be a chore rather than an enjoyable part of the game.”
“The amount of time required to level up is frustrating and takes away from the fun.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in Reassembly, particularly the original soundtrack and the protobiome tracks, is noted for creating an engaging and immersive atmosphere that enhances the overall gaming experience.
“The Reassembly OST combined with Protobiome creates an intriguing atmosphere that enhances the gameplay experience.”
“The music in this game is captivating and perfectly complements the overall vibe.”
“I love how the soundtrack immerses you in the game world, making every moment feel more intense.”
