Space Wreck

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Space Wreck is a single player tactical role playing game with a violence theme. It was developed by kamazs and was released on December 4, 2022. It received positive reviews from players.

Space Wreck is a single-player top-down shooter game set in a sci-fi universe. As a lone space pilot, you must navigate through dangerous sectors of space, fighting off alien threats, completing missions, and upgrading your ship to survive. The game offers a rich, immersive storyline, challenging combat mechanics, and a randomly generated galaxy for endless replayability.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 165 reviews

story6 positive mentions

stability16 negative mentions

The game offers an impressive amount of freedom and multiple ways to approach quests, encouraging creativity and replayability.
It features a charming retro aesthetic reminiscent of classic RPGs, with engaging writing and humor that enhances the overall experience.
The character customization is deep, allowing players to specialize in different skills, which significantly impacts gameplay and story outcomes.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches that can disrupt gameplay, making it frustrating at times.
Combat is poorly designed and often feels like an afterthought, detracting from the overall experience.
The user interface and inventory management can be cumbersome, leading to a less enjoyable experience when navigating through the game.

story
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
11%
83%
6%
The game's story is characterized by its engaging world-building and captivating characters, allowing players to shape their narrative through diverse choices and multiple branching paths. While the overarching plot may be simple, the individual missions and character interactions are vibrant and often humorous, providing a rich RPG experience. However, some quests feel underdeveloped, and players may encounter bugs that hinder progression, but the overall freedom of action and replayability enhances the storytelling experience.
- “The story and freedom of action is where the game shines, with captivating characters and places where you may or may not want to change things for the better or worse.”
- “The story is expertly paced, with multiple branching paths that change significantly based on your decisions.”
- “It's an engaging story of survival and encourages roleplaying organically in that you can approach any problem how you like (within your character's limitations).”
- “A small number of the missions feel vaguely tacked-on or half-thought-out.”
- “Crucial info for progressing the quest may be hidden somewhere you won't even imagine.”
- “The rest of the story is related to bits and pieces of terminal data you find on wrecks and the info you learn from other NPCs.”
gameplay
36 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
59%
8%
The gameplay is highly praised for its addictive nature, clever combat system, and extensive character customization, allowing for diverse approaches to quests and situations. While many reviewers appreciate the freedom and depth of mechanics reminiscent of classic CRPGs, some express frustration with bugs and chaotic progression systems that can detract from the overall experience. Overall, the game offers a rich, engaging gameplay experience that balances robust mechanics with a branching narrative, making it appealing to RPG enthusiasts despite its current technical issues.
- “The gameplay is addictive, with a clever combat system and character customization that's both simple and nuanced.”
- “Space Wreck's gameplay is lovingly crafted for you to tackle situations and quests in many different ways.”
- “The gameplay choices aren't reduced to a different way to solve a puzzle mechanically, but instead allow for access to entirely different content depending on the way your character is created and how you as a player behave in the world.”
- “Second of all, the gameplay really sucks.”
- “One of the later levels makes techie characters go through a maze of monitors to disable some rogue robots; downside is, it's hard to tell through the fog-of-war mechanic as to which route has the disabled robot, and which one has the rocket-launching nightmare of machinery that will one-shot you and splatter your remains across the bulkhead like your gangly corpse is foie gras being fired out of a howitzer.”
- “Really liked this game and its mechanics, unfortunately there are so many bugs I had to stop playing, but I will wait for it to be fixed.”
graphics
27 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
59%
11%
The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique retro aesthetic that evokes nostalgia, blending influences from the 1970s and early 90s with a pixel art style that enhances its post-apocalyptic theme. While some users note that the graphics can be basic and occasionally difficult to navigate, many appreciate the artistic direction and the immersive atmosphere it creates. Overall, the visuals are seen as a distinctive and integral part of the game's charm, appealing to fans of old-school RPGs.
- “Look at this game; it has a wild and interesting art style.”
- “From its Commodore 64-esque computer monitors to its 1970s interior design, everything about Space Wreck is unique and engrossing.”
- “First of all, the art style is awesome and super unique - it brings back a retro feel.”
- “The graphics are very basic, but you can tell that's what the designer was going for.”
- “Graphics are really meant to feel as if you were pummeled back to the early 90s while not overdoing the retro (nope no retro synthwave soundtracks and flickering neon effects or pixel hell).”
- “Sometimes it's a bit difficult to see some objects due to graphics issues, but these are very minor issues.”
stability
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is widely criticized for its instability, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly disrupt gameplay, including issues that require reloading previous saves. While some players appreciate the game's design and mechanics, the overall consensus is that the current state is too buggy to recommend, suggesting potential players wait for future updates to address these issues.
- “Klunky and buggy, the game feels like it could fall apart at any moment.”
- “Twice within the 3 hours I played, I encountered glitches that could only be solved by reloading a previous save.”
- “Unfortunately, the game is still quite buggy in early access - things get really laggy to the point of being unplayable.”
replayability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
Overall, "Space Wreck" is praised for its significant replayability, offering diverse quests and multiple approaches to scenarios that encourage exploration and experimentation. While some players feel that the heavily signposted routes diminish the mystery, the game's depth and variety of mechanics contribute to its status as a potentially classic CRPG with strong replay value. Despite its short length, many reviewers highlight the game's ability to provide new experiences upon replaying.
- “Space Wreck is a remarkable achievement in game design, packing an astonishing amount of depth and replayability into a tiny package.”
- “The game is short but dense and quite replayable.”
- “Extremely replayable, classic isometric RPG experience with a great aesthetic and a solid variety of mechanics.”
- “All of your 'replayability/alternate routes' are so heavily signposted that it just takes the mystery and excitement out of it.”
- “An extremely deep and replayable game, held back by mediocre UI and combat.”
- “I will often be sure how to tackle a scenario but learn so many more efficient ways around in the process that I didn't even know were possible, offering some replay value in exploring all the different options and approaches.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as clever and well-integrated into the gameplay, often eliciting unexpected laughter through character interactions and situational comedy. While it may not be consistently laugh-out-loud funny, it features a charming blend of wit and references reminiscent of classic RPGs like Fallout, creating a cozy and engaging atmosphere. Overall, players appreciate the thoughtful writing and the humorous moments that enhance the game's narrative and worldbuilding.
- “I like the general world, the writing, and the humor is woven into the gameplay better than most games I've ever seen, and had me laughing at times when I didn't expect to, usually because of a deficient skill or attribute causing something funny to happen.”
- “The story and the worldbuilding are smart, well crafted, and occasionally quite funny.”
- “Second, I really enjoyed the dense layer of humor and all the little references the developers have put in.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The music in the game is generally praised for its quality and atmospheric qualities, with standout tracks like the promenade ambient theme receiving particular acclaim. While some users noted that the music can become repetitive, it is easy to turn off, and overall, it complements the game's retro aesthetic without becoming overwhelming. The combination of great music and art enhances the overall experience, making it a highlight for many players.
- “Space Wreck is a nice bite-sized classic Fallout-like with great music and art, with plenty of solutions for every problem.”
- “Love the art style, love the music, love the writing.”
- “The music, what little there is, is great too. I especially like the promenade ambient theme and the Klaipeda/Sepikoda theme.”
- “Music got a bit repetitive, but that's easy enough to turn off.”
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric but can become monotonous over time.”
- “The music lacks variety and fails to keep the gameplay engaging.”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its unique dystopian spacepunk setting, complemented by a charmingly dilapidated UI and an immersive soundtrack. Players appreciate the freedom to interact with the environment in creative ways, enhancing the overall experience and replayability. Many reviewers express optimism for future updates that could further enrich the atmospheric elements.
- “Such a great CRPG, the atmosphere, the depth, and the sheer amount of times you can replay it without having the same experience is awesome.”
- “It's got a unique dystopian spacepunk setting, and the dilapidated look of the UI really fits the atmosphere, lending the game a lot of charm.”
- “The soundtrack is atmospheric and never gets annoying.”
- “The game world gives you great freedom to cut holes in the floor to descend to the next level, fly across gaps, or even vent the atmosphere to space, killing everyone without a spacesuit in that section.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally satisfactory, with decent frame rates reported by users with average hardware. However, some players experienced noticeable stuttering, indicating that performance may vary depending on individual setups.
- “The engine works well enough for the game and has decent FPS with no bad optimization on my end (and I have an average rig for today's standards).”
- “It felt like it was stuttering pretty badly.”
- “The frame rate drops made the game nearly unplayable at times.”
- “I experienced frequent lag spikes that ruined the immersion.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players generally find the grinding in the game to be brief and engaging, leaving them wanting more rather than feeling overwhelmed by excessive repetition. This balance is appreciated, as it avoids the tedium often associated with longer RPGs.