SpaceKraft!

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SpaceKraft! is a single player simulation game. It was developed by Game Dev Garage and was released on May 27, 2024. It received very positive reviews from players.

SpaceKraft! is a single-player simulation game that offers 7 hours of playtime. As a spaceship pilot, you'll collect crystal energy for refueling, repairing, and upgrading your ship. Docking arms and crane ropes allow precise movement and lifting of objects. Discover unique planets, gather resources, and craft elements to repair facilities while navigating through an unknown universe.

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Audience ScoreBased on 71 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

music3 negative mentions

The game features high-res graphics and a unique blend of retro and steampunk aesthetics, creating a visually stunning experience.
Gameplay is engaging with a variety of puzzles and challenges, providing a satisfying sense of progression through upgrades and unique missions.
The developer is responsive to feedback and has shown a commitment to improving the game, which has already provided several hours of enjoyable content.

The game is still unfinished, with limited content and only a few planets available, leading to concerns about its long-term viability.
Control mechanics can be frustrating at first, requiring time to get used to, which may deter some players.
There are issues with save file management, as players can only have one save file, risking the loss of progress if they wish to start over.

gameplay
21 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
57%
14%
The gameplay offers around 6-7 hours of content with a good ramping difficulty and innovative mechanics, including a unique movement system and steampunk-inspired spaceship customization. Players have found the experience enjoyable and visually captivating, despite some initial difficulty. While the game is still in development, it shows promise with its creative mission structure and engaging physics-based interactions.
- “The gameplay was difficult at first, but I got used to it and enjoyed it very much. I'm looking forward to the full release.”
- “The freedom to undertake unique missions and engage in battles, coupled with steampunk-inspired spaceship customization, adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “It captivated me with its visually impressive graphics and unique gameplay.”
- “I think this is a very basic approach to thruster control spaceships with some sort of story, but the gameplay is not convincing to me.”
- “This is not a completed game yet, but what's here are around 6-7 hours of playtime, 7 out of 10 planets finished, with a good ramping difficulty and expanded use of previously introduced mechanics.”
- “Bold choices were made while designing game mechanics.”
graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
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The graphics of the game have been widely praised for their high-resolution quality and captivating steampunk aesthetic, which effectively blends retro elements with modern visuals. Players appreciate the impressive art style and atmospheric design, noting that it enhances the overall gameplay experience and encourages continued engagement.
- “I love the steampunk style of the graphics.”
- “It captivated me with its visually impressive graphics and unique gameplay.”
- “Spacekraft seamlessly blends retro and steampunk aesthetics in an exhilarating space adventure.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
33%
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The game's story is described as basic, serving primarily as a backdrop for physics-based challenges and spacecraft upgrades. Players appreciate the unique missions across various planets, though some find the narrative elements minimal and not particularly engaging. Overall, the focus is more on gameplay mechanics and exploration rather than a deep or compelling storyline.
- “But there are already several planets of content, and each one is unique, and your missions will sometimes require traveling back to previous planets and moving materials between them.”
- “The freedom to undertake unique missions and engage in battles, coupled with steampunk-inspired spaceship customization, adds depth to the gameplay.”
- “It's a fun game; I liked the physics, and the story text gets to the point, so it doesn't feel like a reading game.”
- “I think this is a very basic attempt at creating a story under the pretext of thruster control spaceships, but the gameplay is not convincing to me.”
- “It was very enjoyable to deal with irrelevant things other than the missions.”
- “I've completed the current storyline as far as I know, but I haven't encountered everything shown on the store page, so I cannot rule out that I've missed something along the way.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
33%
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The music in the game is noted for its repetitiveness, often feeling more like background noise than a standout feature, despite contributing to the overall atmosphere. However, custom-designed sound effects effectively enhance the retro and steampunk vibe, creating an immersive audio experience. Additionally, the music serves a functional role by providing warnings during gameplay.
- “Custom-designed sound effects and music enhance the retro and steampunk atmosphere, creating an immersive audio experience.”
- “Music is very, very, very repetitive; it's just really there. The rest of the sound effects are good, but the visuals are a bit wormy and a bit jets-and-gunsy, making it hard to tell. Hitboxes are okay.”
- “Music is very, very, very repetitive; it's just really there. The rest of the sound effects are good, but the visuals are a bit wormy and a bit jets-and-gunsy, making it hard to tell. Hitboxes are okay.”
- “It also warns you when the music moon is about to crash into you!”
atmosphere
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a captivating blend of retro and steampunk elements, bolstered by custom-designed sound effects and music that create an immersive audio experience. Players appreciate the unique visuals and the engaging environment, which, while initially challenging to adapt to, ultimately enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Custom-designed sound effects and music enhance the retro and steampunk atmosphere, creating an immersive audio experience.”
- “I loved the visuals; it really has a great atmosphere. It was hard to get used to when I first played it, but this pushed me to play more, and it was enjoyable.”
- “The game has its own unique atmosphere where the rules of physics apply.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive, as it requires earning tens of thousands of crystal points to fully upgrade their ships. This grind can detract from the overall enjoyment of the game.
- “Which leads to a lot of repetitive grinding as I earn tens of thousands of crystal points to fully upgrade my ship.”
- “The grinding feels endless, making the game more of a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find myself stuck in a loop of grinding for resources, which takes away from the fun of the game.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with stability, noting that graphical elements, such as cables, can appear distorted or messy, particularly in certain environments like caves.
- “On the other side of the teleporter, the cable stretched between the top and bottom of the cave in a buggy mess.”