Space Trucker
- November 22, 2016
- Fox
Get on Steam"Space Trucker" is a game set in a cold war-esque future where even interplanetary commerce is fraught with tension. Players take on the role of Vladimir Gagarin, captain of the aging but reliable space freighter Vostok 42, tasked with making one final delivery to a hypermarket near Pluto. However, things quickly become complicated as tensions rise and challenges arise in this vast and unforgiving space landscape. The game's lore is heavily inspired by the historical space race between the United States and the Soviet Union.
Reviews
- The game can be a fun, nostalgic experience for fans of old-school shooters, reminiscent of classics like Doom and Quake.
- Despite its flaws, some players enjoy the janky gameplay and find it to be a decent time-waster.
- The retro cyberpunk aesthetic and music evoke a sense of nostalgia for players who appreciate the style.
- The game is criticized for its high price relative to its short length and lack of content, with many feeling it should be free or heavily discounted.
- There are numerous technical issues, including poor frame rates, buggy doors, and problems with achievements not triggering properly.
- The use of stolen assets from various 90s games raises legal and ethical concerns, detracting from the overall experience.
- story4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being dull and predictable, with poor voice acting contributing to the overall negative reception. While some players found enjoyment in the gameplay, the narrative aspect is considered a significant drawback, leading to low ratings.
“Boring levels, and a dull story.”
“Between the bad voice acting and a predictable plot, I can enjoy this game for what it is, which is a condensed shoot 'n' run but nothing more.”
“Story - 1 / 5”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay received mixed reviews, with some users finding it satisfactory, likening it to a Duke Nukem 3D style, while others rated it poorly, indicating that it did not meet their expectations. Overall, it appears to be a divisive aspect of the game.
“The gameplay is reminiscent of Duke Nukem 3D, offering a nostalgic experience.”
“The mechanics are engaging and keep you on your toes throughout the game.”
“The level design encourages exploration and rewards players for their curiosity.”
“Synchro and story are bad, but gameplay was fine.”
“In a Duke Nukem 3D style gameplay.”
“Gameplay - 2 / 5”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as nostalgic, reminiscent of the vaporwave style found in Duke Nukem 3D, though opinions on its overall impact are mixed, resulting in an average rating of 3 out of 5.
“I really enjoyed the nostalgic, vaporwave-inspired music reminiscent of Duke Nukem 3D.”
“The music feels like a nostalgic throwback to Duke Nukem 3D with its vaporwave style, but it doesn't quite hit the mark.”
“The music is decent, but it lacks the depth and variety needed to keep it engaging.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics received a low rating of 2 out of 5, indicating that users found them lacking in quality and detail. Many noted that the visuals did not meet modern standards, detracting from the overall gaming experience.
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported persistent issues with buggy doors, indicating a lack of stability in the game's mechanics.
“The other issue I've had constantly is buggy doors.”
