Star Chronicles: Delta Quadrant
- July 6, 2015
- Alister Software
Get on Steam"Star Chronicles: Delta Quadrant" is a sci-fi turn-based strategy game with light rogue-like elements, where you navigate an exploration ship through enemy space to escape a trap and find a new homeworld. As you fight enemies and gain experience, your ship becomes stronger and you earn skill points to improve various aspects. With tiled layout and movement, the game offers a unique challenge with each playthrough.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game is very affordable, providing decent entertainment value for its low price.
- It offers a variety of weapons and strategic gameplay that can be engaging, especially for fans of turn-based strategy.
- Some players found it to be a fun time-killer, with potential for enjoyment despite its flaws.
- The game lacks polish and balance, with many mechanics feeling unrefined and tedious.
- Instructions are poorly presented, making it difficult for players to understand the game mechanics.
- Many reviews indicate that the gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth, leading to a lack of replayability.
- story16 mentions
- 19 % positive mentions
- 63 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is minimal and lacks player input, leading to a feeling of detachment from the narrative, which some players found tedious. However, there are positive comparisons to series like Star Trek Voyager, and a desire for more content, such as a sequel or DLC, suggests that the foundation has potential. Overall, while the story may not be the game's strong suit, it offers a moral about perseverance amidst challenges.
“Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
“- Decent little storyline, similar to Star Trek Voyager.”
“I would love to see a second Star Chronicles game, or a DLC that extends the story.”
“It's a turn-based sci-fi rogue-like/lite with very little story.”
“I have yet to beat the opening mission, because nothing is explained well at all.”
“A story is told, but you have no input, and I found myself quickly skipping past the screens.”
- grinding10 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Reviews on grinding in the game are mixed; while some players find it tedious and boring, others appreciate the variety in missions that help alleviate the monotony. The process of leveling up and acquiring better gear is heavily reliant on luck, leading to a sense of frustration for some, particularly in card-farming aspects. Overall, patience is required to enjoy the game, despite its repetitive nature.
“Gameplay itself is both easy and boring, and yet also tedious.”
“The game is boring, easy, and tedious with poor artwork.”
“And, as far as the card-farming goes, I only got 3 copies of the same card and doubt I'll be able to break even on my 15 cent investment.”
- gameplay6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Gameplay is criticized for being slow and tedious, primarily due to the frequent need to swap weaponry, which disrupts the flow and makes the experience feel cumbersome. Players find the mechanics easy but ultimately boring, leading to a lack of engagement and understanding of the game.
“The downside of this means you often end up swapping your weaponry around every turn based on the next, which slows down the gameplay and feels a bit weird (imagine Kirk being told Klingons were off the starboard bow, to which he responds by asking Scotty to unbolt those phasers and swap in photon torpedo launchers, and then to swap them back after firing them once).”
“Full disclosure, most of my playtime is from leaving the game idle overnight to card farm... but the time I have put in has really gotten me no closer to understanding the game or its mechanics.”
“Gameplay itself is both easy and boring, and yet also tedious.”
- music2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is noted for its calming and soothing qualities, providing a relaxing experience that allows players to feel at ease.
“I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have been criticized for being poor and lacking artistic quality, contributing to an overall sense of boredom and tedium in the gameplay experience.
“The game is boring, easy, and tedious with poor artwork.”
