Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD

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"Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD" is an action RPG space simulation game with a focus on ship development, exploration, and freedom of choice. The game features a vast, open-ended 3D space environment with various celestial bodies and structures to discover. Players can engage in combat, crafting, trading, diplomacy, and questing while navigating an in-depth storyline filled with opportunities for both action-oriented and adventurous players.

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Single-Player

+17

59%

Audience ScoreBased on 78 reviews

graphics18 positive mentions

story14 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of freedom and exploration, allowing players to choose their own path as traders, pirates, or adventurers.
Despite its age, the graphics are decent and the combat mechanics are satisfying, providing an enjoyable experience for fans of space sims.
The game features a variety of missions and factions, adding depth to gameplay and encouraging players to engage with the universe.

The tutorial is inadequate, providing little guidance on controls and gameplay mechanics, which can lead to confusion for new players.
Many players experience issues with starting missions without proper equipment, making it frustrating to progress early in the game.
The user interface is considered clunky and outdated, making navigation and interaction cumbersome, which detracts from the overall experience.

story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
70%
16%
The game's story is generally considered mediocre, with many players finding it unengaging and repetitive, particularly due to the lack of meaningful missions and poor pacing. While some appreciate the freedom to explore and create their own narratives in free mode, the main storyline is criticized for its simplicity and lack of depth, often overshadowed by gameplay frustrations such as inadequate starting equipment and unclear mission objectives. Overall, the narrative fails to captivate, leaving players more inclined to focus on the game's combat and trading mechanics rather than the story itself.
- “5 of 5 great story great game-play.”
- “Where story is amazing.”
- “There's a lot to do in this universe, and I liked the freedom the game gave me to explore/fight/trade/pursue the story as I went along.”
- “The story is simple: you are Ace McPretty-Boy-With-Dead-Eyes in search of your lost sister.”
- “It's a shame because it's clear the team was trying to tell a heart-wrenching story about family and the horrors of war, but I found myself wanting to skip over it and just continue flying around performing tasks.”
- “This game will give you just the basic tools to do that, so if you want to be story-driven or want to have a real reason to do this and that, you will be disappointed for sure.”
graphics
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
45%
47%
8%
The graphics of the game are generally considered dated, with some users noting that while they are visually appealing, they do not compare favorably to more recent titles. Despite this, the game runs well on lower-end hardware, and some players appreciate the improvements made in the HD re-release. Overall, opinions are mixed, with some praising the visuals and others criticizing the outdated interface and HUD.
- “Graphics are still really beautiful, even if it's dated.”
- “The game has interesting game mechanics; graphics are nice to watch.”
- “The graphics are very nice on max settings.”
- “Graphics: the graphics are extremely dated.”
- “The opening cinematic was so bad (graphics/plot/audio) I can't help but think it was a test and they just went with it.”
- “Graphics - it was made in 2007 so I can't say much here.”
gameplay
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
43%
14%
The gameplay is generally solid, featuring enjoyable combat mechanics and a simple, modern approach that appeals to fans of space combat games. While some players find the gameplay to be repetitive or lacking compared to other titles in the genre, many appreciate the depth of the game mechanics and the hours of entertainment it offers. Overall, it strikes a balance between accessibility and engagement, making it a worthwhile experience for those who enjoy space simulations.
- “Excellent combat mechanics; space battles in this game are really satisfying.”
- “Again, if you like a good space game, grab it. Gameplay-wise, it is solid and will kill a lot of hours once you get into it.”
- “I have mixed feelings on this; on the one hand, it's a nice space fighter sim with some reasonable visuals and fun flight and combat mechanics.”
- “Don't expect too much from it since gameplay is not comparable to other games of the genre.”
- “Gameplay/story: this is the worst part of the game.”
- “Gameplay - boring.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
12%
13%
The music in the game is generally well-received, providing enjoyable background ambiance during gameplay, particularly while traveling. However, some players find it barely noticeable, and the sound effects, especially for collisions and weapon fire, are criticized as lacking quality. Overall, the soundtrack enhances the visuals, contributing positively to the gaming experience.
- “The visuals were aided by a good soundtrack and sound effects.”
- “+ awesome music”
- “Good background music, pretty enjoyable while you travel to the next jumpgate.”
- “The music is barely noticeable; the sound effects for collision and the firing of your laser cannons (pew pew) are just bad.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, with slow and confusing movement mechanics that detract from the overall experience.
- “Moving around is confusing and seems very slow and tedious.”
- “Enjoy your MMO grinding.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game attempts to convey a poignant narrative centered on family and the traumas of war, which some players find compelling. However, others feel disconnected from the emotional storytelling, preferring to engage in gameplay rather than the narrative elements. This divide highlights the varying emotional responses among players.
- “It's a shame because it's clear the team was trying to tell a heart-wrenching story about family and the horrors of war.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The atmosphere of the game is consistently praised, with users highlighting its effectiveness in creating an immersive experience. Overall, it is described as "great" and successfully captures the intended mood.
- “The atmosphere really nails it.”
- “Great atmosphere”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is well-optimized, running smoothly on older systems while maintaining 1080p resolution with all settings enabled.
- “It runs smoothly on older systems, and as the title implies, it will happily run at 1080p with everything turned on.”

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