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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game can be a fun, nostalgic experience for those who enjoy janky, old-school shooters.
- Despite its flaws, some players found enjoyment in the gameplay and humor of the game.
- The retro cyberpunk aesthetic and music were appreciated by some players, evoking memories of classic FPS games.
- The game is criticized for its high price, especially given its short length and lack of content.
- There are numerous complaints about stolen assets from other games, leading to concerns about originality and legality.
- Gameplay issues such as poor AI, buggy doors, and a lack of challenge detract from the overall experience.
- story8 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story has been widely criticized for being dull and predictable, with poor voice acting and a lack of engaging content. While some players found enjoyment in the gameplay, the overall narrative experience is deemed lacking, resulting in 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”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of Duke Nukem 3D, receiving mixed reviews; while some players found it satisfactory, others rated it poorly, indicating a lack of depth or innovation. Overall, the gameplay is seen as acceptable but not exceptional, with a score of 2 out of 5.
“Gameplay - 2 / 5”
“In a Duke Nukem 3D style gameplay.”
“Synchro and story are bad, but gameplay was fine.”
- music4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game has been described as nostalgic, reminiscent of Duke Nukem 3D, with a vaporwave style that appeals to some players. However, it received a mixed rating of 3 out of 5, indicating that while it has its charm, it may not resonate with everyone.
“I really enjoyed the nostalgic, Duke Nukem 3D vaporwave music.”
“I did like the nostalgic Duke Nukem 3D vaporwave music.”
“Music - 3 / 5”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The graphics received a low rating of 2 out of 5, indicating that users found them to be subpar and lacking in quality. Overall, the visual presentation does not meet expectations and detracts from the gaming experience.
“The graphics are subpar and feel outdated, lacking the detail and polish expected from modern games.”
“I was disappointed with the graphics; they look bland and uninspired, making the game less immersive.”
“The visual quality is quite low, with textures appearing muddy and character models lacking depth.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users have reported persistent issues with buggy doors, indicating a lack of stability in this aspect of the game.
“The other issue I've had constantly is buggy doors.”
“The other issue I've had constantly is buggy doors.”
