Space Trash Scavenger
- November 14, 2024
- SquarePlay Games
- 9h median play time
Get on Steam"Space Trash Scavenger" is a 3D raft-building game set in the 31st century, where you explore procedurally generated space debris for resources and loot. Build and expand your Space Rig with the necessary equipment for survival and defense, while managing power, artificial gravity, and trash processing. Navigate through asteroids, abandoned outposts, and derelict spaceships, salvaging valuable materials and upgrading your space suit, weapons, and ammo.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Space Trash Scavenger offers a fun and relaxing gameplay experience, combining exploration, resource gathering, and base building in a charming space setting.
- The game features a unique gravity mechanic that allows players to navigate and build in three dimensions, adding depth to the gameplay.
- The developers are responsive to community feedback and actively work on updates, showing commitment to improving the game over time.
- The game can feel repetitive and grindy, especially in the early stages where resource scarcity can hinder progress.
- Some mechanics, such as the combat and inventory management, feel clunky and could benefit from further refinement.
- There are occasional bugs and performance issues, particularly related to the game's physics and resource spawning, which can disrupt the overall experience.
- gameplay71 mentions
- 44 % positive mentions
- 49 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players enjoying the fun mechanics, particularly the building and automation elements, while others find the core mechanics repetitive and lacking depth. The grapple gun and unique gravity mechanics are highlighted as enjoyable features, but many feel the game could benefit from more fleshed-out goals and a clearer progression system. Overall, while the game offers a satisfying loop and creative freedom, it struggles with some design choices that detract from the experience.
“The gameplay is fun overall.”
“Definitely addictive gameplay, flexibility and creativity for building one's own rig and choosing one's play-style.”
“The core gameplay loop is also very fun; I like to gather materials and build things, and this is a game where you can build a lot of cool things.”
“There's no interesting mechanics, only a mish-mash of game elements that are done better by other games.”
“Unfortunately, you won't find satisfaction in any of these mechanics.”
“Considering that most of the gameplay to that point had been either 'follow the tutorial's instructions' or 'obtain hydrogen and carbon so you don't run out of fuel and food', this leads to a bad sign, namely of a game where you are encouraged to refill these bars by dying rather than engaging with the systems.”
- grinding40 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 98 % negative mentions
Overall, players have mixed feelings about the grinding aspect of the game. While some find it tedious and repetitive, particularly in resource gathering and farming, others appreciate the sense of progress and the ability to choose how much they engage in grinding activities. The game offers various methods for resource acquisition, but many reviewers feel that the grind can become overwhelming and lacks sufficient rewards, especially as players advance.
“You'll need a second life for grinding.”
“My biggest complaint would be how tedious the resource gathering is considering that's what you spend most of your time doing.”
“Yes, the game is early access, but I think the negatives go beyond 'it's not quite finished yet.' Even if there were a bunch more techs and sectors to unlock, at root it's still pretty grindy and the base building aspect is not complex enough.”
“As it stands, as other reviews have pointed out, it is extremely grindy and doesn't feel rewarding whatsoever.”
- music28 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and calming atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience of exploration and gameplay. However, some players note that the soundtrack can be repetitive, with limited loops and occasional silent gaps, which detracts from its impact over time. Overall, while the music evokes positive comparisons to other beloved soundtracks, opinions vary on its necessity and effectiveness in maintaining engagement.
“Sts is a super charming space adventure with a great soundtrack that you can see and feel the love the devs have put into it.”
“The colourful, simplistic visuals alongside the calming music made the gameplay feel relaxing instead of taxing.”
“Hats off to whoever did the music; it gives me Firefly/Serenity vibes, and I love it!”
“Music randomly drops after a period, and there's a void of it for a time that I don't like.”
“What's in the game is a few short loops of decent sounding music that wear thin within an hour or so.”
“The music is atmospheric, but it's a shame that sometimes the tracks have a longer silent gap between them, and it's kind of repetitive.”
- graphics27 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming, simplistic art style that evokes a cozy, cartoonish aesthetic, reminiscent of titles like Roblox and Astroneer. While some players find the visuals underwhelming and basic, others appreciate their clarity and the relaxing atmosphere they create, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Overall, the graphics are decent and enjoyable, appealing to those who favor a more casual and artistic approach over high-end realism.
“The art style is a timeless cartoon look.”
“Its captivating art style and graphics immediately caught my eye, prompting me to dive into its universe.”
“The colourful, simplistic visuals alongside the calming music made the gameplay feel relaxing instead of taxing.”
“Starts out slow, the exploration is boring due to the size of the planets and the way they are, the fighting is super underbaked, the stock system is weird and the visuals are not really big either.”
“Overall the game makes me feel like I'm playing Roblox; the visuals are not very interesting and every element of the game was just thrown together in the most simple, surface-level fashion.”
“The model work reminds me a lot of Outer Wild's alpha, which may give it that cozy indie aesthetic for some but might also turn away others who are looking for something more realistic.”
- story22 mentions
- 23 % positive mentions
- 64 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as having a basic but expandable backstory, with some players appreciating the balance between exploration and guided missions. However, many reviewers feel that the narrative lacks depth and variety, leading to a monotonous experience, and suggest that more engaging storylines and missions could enhance the overall gameplay. While the lore has potential, it currently does not hold players' attention, and the combat and quest design are seen as uninspired.
“Haven't pushed through the plot too much yet, but the dropped tidbits so far have been fun to engage with.”
“Really looking forward to seeing how much further the point of interest system is developed and how much the lore/story impacts the player experience.”
“A basic, but expandable backstory and lore to the universe that your scavenger inhabits, and the art style for the cinematic is unique.”
“Traci does nothing after the tutorial – maybe to play into the subtle lore, have Traci make a few comments to the scavenger after completing quests for the archaeologist and the junker?”
“Just needs some more depth, maybe some basic storyline, or more secret things to discover or unlock or something.”
“If I had to compare Space Trash Scavenger to another game, I'd say that, to some extent, it's like Raft... but in space and less focused on the story (although I don't believe there's much of one at the moment, at least).”
- optimization11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The optimization of the game appears to be inconsistent, with some players experiencing significant performance issues, particularly during spaceship flight, while others report smooth gameplay without any noticeable bugs. Adjustments like lowering resolution rendering can lead to substantial performance improvements, indicating potential optimization quirks. Overall, while some users are satisfied, there is a consensus that further polishing and optimization are needed before the game's full release.
“The game runs smoothly.”
“Setting 'resolution rendering' to 0.5: no noticeable visual changes, but performance suddenly jumps from 15 fps to 70.”
“The game is already really fun and gratifying in its current state; I expect by release, after polishing and optimizations (e.g., menu management is currently kind of sluggish), this will be an absolute home run.”
“Performance is very bad when flying your spaceship, tanking the framerate to single digits.”
“Performance at the moment makes no sense.”
“There's something very strange happening with performance in this game.”
- stability5 mentions
- 20 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 80 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally positive, with many users reporting minimal bugs and smooth performance during extended play sessions. However, some players note occasional buggy situations and a lack of polish in certain aspects, suggesting that while the game is stable, it may require further refinement.
“The game runs great, and I've been playing it for several hours without encountering any bugs whatsoever.”
“Despite a few buggy situations, I would still recommend it.”
“Surprisingly good replayability, and that's kind of important because it's still buggy.”
“I haven't encountered any bugs so far with that tool, but it looks like it can be very, very buggy.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by unexpected twists and witty dialogue, particularly highlighted by the amusing last words of lost scavengers. Players can anticipate a blend of chaos and clever humor, which adds a unique charm to the experience, alongside a humorous disdain for squids.
“The funny last words of lost scavengers add a unique twist to the game's humor.”
“Expect things to go crazy, expect to find interesting things you didn't expect, and enjoy a witty sense of humor that will make you hate squids afterwards...”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a stark divide in replayability, with some players finding it nonexistent due to a lack of resource respawn, while others suggest it can feel infinite under certain conditions. Overall, the game's replay value appears to be highly dependent on individual player experiences and preferences.
“Replay value is both nonexistent and infinite.”
“No resource respawn, no replayability.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its atmospheric music, although some users note that the tracks can be repetitive and feature long silent gaps. Overall, the ambiance complements the simple combat mechanics, enhancing the semi-relaxed experience of the game.
“I am aware I have only just touched on this game, but I am liking the atmosphere, and the combat is simple and suits the semi-relaxed nature of the game.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviewers have noted that the game's monetization strategy is heavily reliant on ads, which can be excessively intrusive and negatively impact the overall user experience.
“The ads sensitivity is ridiculously high.”
“The game feels more like a cash grab than a genuine experience.”
“It's frustrating how much you have to spend to enjoy the game fully.”
