Star Conflict
- February 27, 2013
- Star Gem Inc.
Get on Steam"Star Conflict is a massively multiplayer action game set in a divided galaxy, where players pilot space ships to fight in epic battles. The game takes place in a remote corner of the galaxy known as Sector 1337, where the ruins of an ancient alien civilization have been discovered. Star Conflict can be played directly in your web browser."
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- The game features enjoyable space combat mechanics and a variety of ships, making it fun for players who appreciate arcade-style gameplay.
- Graphics are high quality, providing an immersive experience that enhances the overall enjoyment of the game.
- There are multiple game modes available, including PvP and open-world exploration, which can be entertaining for players looking for diverse gameplay.
- The game is heavily criticized for its pay-to-win model, where significant advantages can be gained through real money purchases, making it frustrating for free-to-play users.
- Progression can be extremely grindy, with many players reporting that it takes an excessive amount of time to unlock content without spending money.
- Recent updates have introduced unbalanced gameplay elements, leading to a lack of enjoyment and a feeling that the developers prioritize profit over player experience.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 8 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is generally praised for its immersive and well-paced mechanics, particularly the flight and combat systems, which are considered excellent. However, many players express frustration with the pay-to-win elements, as well as the grind required to obtain resources and upgrades, which can detract from the overall experience. While the variety of ships is seen as average, the enjoyment of gameplay is often overshadowed by the challenges posed by monetization and competitive balance issues.
“Overall, the gameplay itself is excellent and the variety in ships is average for the life of this game.”
“But the gameplay itself is good once you spend weeks upgrading modules to be useful, lol.”
“Gameplay is immersive and well-paced.”
“If I had to estimate the dollar per hour (usually on free-to-play games around $1 per hour of gameplay), but in this game it is like $0.30 per hour.”
“Tried it, put a couple of hours into it, but didn't really like the gameplay or pay-to-win features.”
“The resources needed to manufacture, for example, a destroyer were too hard to get, and the biggest problem of all is that the clan NASA (server: EU) has kind of taken over the gameplay.”
- story11 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is described as having an interesting and evolving narrative, though it is often overshadowed by excessive grinding and frustrating mechanics introduced in recent updates. Players express disappointment over the increased resource requirements and monetization strategies that detract from the overall experience, making the storyline feel less accessible and engaging. While initial missions are enjoyable, the ongoing grind and changes have left many feeling disillusioned with the game's progression.
“I read the description of this game hoping for it to be a space flight and coop mission game, but found it to be much greater and more complicated than that!”
“My first few missions were awesome.”
“The straw that broke the camel's back was spending real money on gambling chests that promise all sorts of interesting things, though 5 of the items they can provide -- hardly noticeable in that impressive list of cool things -- are just small amounts of mundane resources that you get at the end of every mission and are sick of by the time you've played a week.”
“Right now there is a broker mission and some grinding you can do to get there for free, but I imagine by the time the general community finally gets to them they could be nerfed as the new ship is released, with a new $40 starter kit.”
“Interesting world with an evolving (if very hidden) storyline.”
- graphics7 mentions
- 86 % positive mentions
- 14 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are consistently praised for their quality and level of detail, with many users highlighting the impressive designs and visual appeal. Players often find themselves captivated by the graphics, enhancing their overall experience while navigating the gameplay.
“Nice, quality graphics that are at the right level of detail.”
“Very well made, with incredible graphics and designs.”
“I was just flying around, admiring the graphics and getting used to the controls and how to play.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly due to unbalanced matchmaking that often pits them against significantly stronger opponents. While some grinding is necessary to progress, especially after unlocking initial ships, players can choose not to unlock every ship, as only one can be used at a time. Concerns also arise about potential nerfs to rewards as new content is introduced.
“I've had enough of grinding fights against players who you can't damage but who demolish you in seconds every time you pop your head up, because the matchmaking system pits you against players with ships far more powerful than yours.”
“Right now there is a broker mission and some grinding you can do to get there for free, but I imagine by the time the general community finally gets to them, they could be nerfed as the new ship is released, along with a new $40 starter kit.”
“It does get grindy after you unlock the first few levels of ships, but you don't have to unlock every ship if you don't want to, since you can only fly one at a time anyway.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization aspect is well-received, contributing to an enjoyable and engaging minigame experience.
“Optimization in its various components creates an engaging and enjoyable minigame.”
“The optimization mechanics are cleverly designed, adding depth and strategy to the gameplay.”
“I love how the optimization aspect encourages creative problem-solving and enhances the overall experience.”
