Space Station Tycoon
- November 1, 2023
- Lunheim Studios
- 10h median play time
Get on SteamSpace Station Tycoon is a space-themed simulation game where players build and manage their own space stations. Construct and maintain various facilities, manage resources, and ensure the happiness of station inhabitants, while dealing with challenges such as space storms and limited budgets. The ultimate goal is to create a successful and self-sufficient space colony.
Reviews
- The game offers a fun and casual tycoon experience, allowing players to enjoy building and managing their space station.
- The graphics are visually appealing, and the game has a charming aesthetic that enhances the overall experience.
- The developers are responsive and actively working on updates, showing promise for future improvements and content additions.
- The game is plagued by numerous bugs and crashes, making it frustrating and often unplayable, especially in later stages.
- Many core mechanics are poorly explained or unintuitive, leading to confusion and a lack of direction for new players.
- The game lacks depth and content, resulting in a repetitive experience that can feel shallow after a few hours of play.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is currently minimal, with players expressing a desire for more narrative depth and lore, as it lacks a dedicated story mode at this time. While there are various missions and gameplay mechanics that hint at a larger universe, many users feel that the absence of a cohesive storyline detracts from the overall experience. However, the developers have indicated that a story mode is in development, which has left some players hopeful for future enhancements.
“Great game so far, very easy to learn how everything works and what you have to do. It doesn't have a story mode yet, but the developers have said it's coming soon. Overall, it's a fun and relaxing game.”
“I wish there was a bit of story or lore, or just really a little more to do outside of clicking on traders and hoping for more transparent aluminum.”
“I love that it possesses the spirit of Babylon 5 and Deep Space Nine in regards to a lonely station, surviving on commerce and protecting itself and its inhabitants from evil foes, while also having the potential to venture out on some missions and do some extra-curricular activities.”
“You're stuck with nothing to do, no storyline, and just some buggy enemies that your turrets don't shoot unless they are in the right spot.”
“I wish there was a bit of story or lore or just really a little more to do outside of clicking on traders and hoping for more transparent aluminum.”
“Great game so far, very easy to learn how everything works and what you have to do, doesn't have a story mode yet but developers have said it's coming soon, overall fun relaxing game.”
- gameplay13 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 23 % negative mentions
Gameplay is generally enjoyable and offers a fun challenge, particularly after recent balancing updates, but many players find the mechanics to be random and lacking clear explanations. While the core mechanics are not overly complicated, there are frustrations with certain features, such as manual trading and unclear employee skills, which detract from the overall experience. The game is visually appealing and relaxing, but some users express a desire for more depth and unique elements to enhance long-term engagement.
“Chill music and easy relaxing gameplay.”
“The graphics are pretty good and the mechanics of the game are great.”
“Very fun game with a tight core set of tools and mechanics to provide some variety and challenge to building and managing your space station!”
“Is fun for a while but you soon realize a lot of the mechanics are random and not well thought out.”
“I have no idea why you don't have a simple one-sentence explanation on how some of the mechanics work, like how to exit from station view, what to build and how it works, or the fact that employees need to be assigned.”
“Then there is worker cost and the wages, not to mention the one skill every employee is given is not explained how those skills affect gameplay.”
- graphics8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 38 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews; while some players criticize the low poly count and texture resolution, likening it to outdated hardware, others appreciate the fluidity and overall visual appeal that fits the game's mechanics. Despite occasional performance issues and bugs, many users find the graphics satisfactory and engaging, especially given the game's strategic depth. Overall, there is hope for improvements and additional content in future updates.
“The graphics are fluid as all hell, they just work, there's not a lot of lag at all, and it just pops the right way.”
“Nice visuals, hoping for more content at full release.”
“Simple gameplay, graphically pleasing, looking forward to more depth of play beyond what is currently part of the game.”
“Expect your 3090 or 4090 to be maxed out at high load and power draw yet displaying the graphics of what a GeForce 2 could output, because that's what this game looks like. It's low poly, low texture resolution, and the lighting is not even very special, yet it runs really poorly.”
“As of today (Aug 2021), the game is in pretty good shape, though I've crashed due to what seems like performance issues when there are a lot of graphical effects (radiation storms) - they said the next patch should resolve that.”
“Simple gameplay, but graphically disappointing. I'm looking forward to more depth of play beyond what is currently part of the game.”
- stability8 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 88 % negative mentions
The game's stability is currently a significant issue, with numerous bugs and glitches affecting gameplay, such as unresponsive turrets and persistent dialog prompts. While some players find the experience enjoyable despite these problems, many recommend waiting for further updates and improvements before purchasing, as the game is still in early access and lacks sufficient content. Overall, while there is potential, the game is described as a "buggy mess" that requires substantial work to reach a satisfactory state.
“This game is still in early access, and while it needs a lot of work to reach its full potential, the developers are actively working on updates. Currently, the content may not justify the price, but what is available seems to be bug-free, indicating a solid foundation for future improvements.”
“The developers are committed to enhancing the game, and despite its early access status, the stability of the current build is impressive. It shows promise and has the potential to evolve into a great game.”
“While there is still much to be done, the game is stable in its current state, and the ongoing updates from the developers give me confidence that it will continue to improve.”
“You're stuck with nothing to do, no storyline, and just some buggy enemies that your turrets don't shoot unless they are in the right spot.”
“As I said, I think this game has good potential, but it is extremely buggy right now and lacks much content at this point.”
“The first go around was horribly buggy and pretty much unplayable.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as chill and relaxing, particularly the title screen track, which some players found enjoyable enough to listen to for extended periods. However, the repetitive nature of the single song becomes a drawback, especially during late-game sessions where players experience lag and a lack of variety. Overall, while the music starts off pleasant, it ultimately detracts from the experience due to its monotony.
“Chill music and easy relaxing gameplay.”
“Bruh, started it up and listened for 2.9 hours to the title screen music.”
“The end game is building the rest of your station, lagging the hell out of the game, being the number 1 company, and going mad from hearing the same song on loop.”
“There isn't a lot of player feedback (why are my employees unhappy?), there's a lot of bugs, 1 song on repeat, it lags late game, no multiplayer, and there is no end game.”
“Bruh, started it up and listened to 2.9 hours of the title screen music.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game's optimization is generally solid, but some users have experienced crashes during intense graphical moments, such as radiation storms. A patch is expected to address these performance issues.
“As of today (August 2021), the game is in pretty good shape, though I've experienced crashes due to what seems like performance issues when there are a lot of graphical effects (like radiation storms). They mentioned that the next patch should resolve this.”
“The optimization in the game has significantly improved, making for a smoother experience overall.”
“I appreciate the developers' commitment to optimizing the game, as I've noticed a marked increase in performance after the latest updates.”
“As of today (August 2021), the game is in pretty good shape, though I've crashed due to what seems like performance issues when there are a lot of graphical effects (radiation storms). They said the next patch should resolve this.”
“The optimization is lacking, especially in crowded areas where the frame rate drops significantly, making it hard to enjoy the gameplay.”
“Despite the game's potential, the frequent stuttering and lag during intense moments really detracts from the overall experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, being described as both beautiful and funny, with significant potential that has caught the attention of players.
“A beautifully funny game with great potential, definitely one to follow closely!”
“The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
“I can't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations throughout the game!”
