Spaceport Trading Company
- November 7, 2023
- Digital Tectonics, LLC
- 2h median play time
Get on SteamBecome a legendary space trader in the immersive simulation game, Spaceport Trading Company. Explore a vast galaxy, amass wealth, and build your reputation by buying low and selling high in diverse planets with unique economies. Every action you perform earns you experience as you strategically navigate the intricacies of interstellar commerce. Traverse a beautifully crafted universe in epic spacefaring encounters.
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Reviews
- The game has a charming aesthetic and simple graphics that enhance the laid-back experience.
- There is a lot of potential for growth and improvement, with regular updates and active developer communication.
- The gameplay is easy to pick up, making it accessible for casual gamers and those new to the genre.
- The game currently feels incomplete, with many features missing and gameplay limited to a shallow experience.
- There are recurring bugs and issues, such as mission loss and problems with docking and inventory management.
- The tutorial is lacking, leaving players with unanswered questions and making it difficult to fully understand game mechanics.
- story17 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 65 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The game's story aspect is largely driven by a sandbox experience, allowing players to engage in various missions and trade activities across different factions and planets. While there isn't a central narrative, players can choose how to spend their time, focusing on missions or market strategies to build wealth. The mission descriptions are noted to be insightful, enhancing the overall gameplay experience.
“The breadth of the game is so promising, as I have traded, fulfilled missions, run out of gas, jettisoned cargo, and upgraded my ships, cornering the market on almost every buyable product.”
“There's a small learning curve, but once you try a couple of missions and get familiar with the market system, it becomes pretty easy and straightforward to start building your wealth.”
“While grabbing the missions, the descriptions were very insightful.”
“Also don't be fooled like me thinking 'story mode' is disabled in the demo but available in the full game.”
“Due to the 'sandbox' nature of the game, there isn't an overall mission (or at least I didn't find one), so it's up to the player to figure out how they want to spend their time.”
“The game has either missions or the market to play.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The graphics are generally described as simplistic and basic, yet they effectively complement the game's aesthetic and style. While some environments, like the asteroid belt, lack detail, the overall visual presentation does not detract from gameplay and is appreciated by many players.
“The graphics are basic but do have a nice aesthetic to them.”
“The graphics are perfect for the style.”
“Great game, love the graphics and the trading aspect.”
“Most planets have tangible graphics upon the player landing on them, while some places (most notably an asteroid belt called 'Far Point') are just merely scenes of open space.”
“Graphics are primitive, but for me, that's not a problem.”
“Simple graphics.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The gameplay is noted for its potential but currently suffers from repetitive mechanics and a short playtime of around 1-2 hours, leading some users to feel it isn't worth the purchase at this stage.
“Short gameplay at the moment but shows great potential.”
“Good potential, 1 hour of gameplay so far, still not worth buying.”
“I didn't encounter any bugs, but there is 2 hours of gameplay at best.”
“I think it has lots of potential, but it seems to have the same gameplay mechanic issues.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it frustrating to play.”
“There are too many bugs that disrupt the flow of the game, leading to a poor experience.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The music in the game is characterized as basic yet effective, featuring pleasant electronic ambient tracks that successfully set the mood. Overall, it is simple but enhances the gaming experience.
“The sounds are all basic, and the electronic ambient music does sound nice while also being a perfect mood setter.”
“The music is very simplistic and lacks depth.”
“I found the soundtrack to be repetitive and uninspired.”
“The audio experience feels underwhelming and doesn't enhance the gameplay.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users express a desire for greater support for smaller studios, highlighting their preference for affordable games that are less prone to bugs compared to expensive AAA titles.
“It's time to give more support to these smaller studios who do not want £50-60 for a buggy AAA title.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, providing an ideal escape for players looking to engage in space trading and unwind from everyday stresses.
“The style and the atmosphere are perfect if you want to get your mind off things and just do a little space trading instead.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Users express concerns about the game's replayability, indicating that it is currently very low and needs significant improvement to encourage players to return.
“That had better change or replayability is zero.”
“Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to play it again.”
“The lack of meaningful choices makes replaying the game feel pointless.”
