Space Simulation Toolkit

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Space 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.

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Single-Player

78%

Audience ScoreBased on 518 reviews

optimization6 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a very impressive simulation of particle physics, allowing for high levels of customization and experimentation.
Many players find the game to be fun and addictive, especially for those who enjoy sandbox-style gameplay and physics simulations.
The developer is actively engaged with the community and shows promise for future updates and improvements.

The game is plagued by frequent crashes and stability issues, making it unplayable for many users, especially those with certain graphics cards.
The user interface is considered unintuitive and lacking in documentation, making it difficult for new players to understand how to use the various features.
Many players feel the game is overpriced for its current state, citing a lack of content and features compared to other similar games.

graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
65%
21%
The game's graphics have received mixed feedback, primarily due to compatibility issues with AMD graphics cards, which are currently a low priority for updates. Users express frustration over being unable to access the game with their NVIDIA and AMD cards, despite acknowledging the impressive rendering capabilities when functioning properly. Overall, there is a strong desire for broader support and updates to enhance the graphical experience.
- “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.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern among users, with frequent crashes, freezes, and loading issues reported. Many players have experienced extensive troubleshooting without resolution, leading to frustration despite enjoying the gameplay. While some crashes can be avoided by altering in-game actions, the overall consensus is that the game is plagued by bugs and instability.
- “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.”
optimization
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
25%
25%
The game's optimization is highly praised, showcasing impressive performance and stability, particularly in its simulation of tiny particles and the physics engine. However, there are calls for further optimizations to accommodate players with weaker GPUs, indicating that while the current performance is strong, there is still room for improvement. Overall, the optimization efforts have been significant, focusing primarily on back-end enhancements.
- “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.”
- “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.”
gameplay
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
40%
30%
Gameplay is described as initially engaging but becomes repetitive over time, with players struggling to achieve desired simulations due to unclear mechanics. A recent update has also caused loading issues, further detracting from the experience. Overall, the game requires a skilled programmer to fully realize its potential in simulating complex processes.
- “The gameplay mechanics are incredibly intricate, blending elements of physics, evolution, and even quantum mechanics in a way that feels seamless and engaging.”
- “The game offers a unique experience where the interactions between different elements, like fire particles and earth particles, create a dynamic and immersive environment.”
- “The depth of the gameplay is impressive, showcasing a level of complexity that keeps players engaged and constantly discovering new mechanics.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate a strong dissatisfaction with the monetization practices, labeling the game and its developers negatively, and suggesting that paid advertising is misleading. Overall, players feel that the monetization strategy detracts from the game's quality and experience.
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by the comedic impact of dramatic events, such as the explosion of a planet, which users find particularly amusing, rating it a solid 9/10.
- “It's funny when a planet explodes! 9/10”
- “It's funny when a planet explodes! 9/10”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, despite the ability to configure various interesting parameters. This complexity can detract from the overall enjoyment of the grinding experience.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in "Reassembly," particularly the original soundtrack and the inclusion of "protobiome," is noted for creating an engaging and immersive atmosphere, enhancing the overall gaming experience.
- “The Reassembly OST combined with Protobiome creates an intriguing atmosphere for an engaging night.”

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