Star Rangers
- July 6, 2016
- Project Whitecard Studios Inc.
Get on Steam"Star Rangers" is a sandbox space exploration game that allows players to gather resources, build spaceships, and explore the galaxy. Players can complete missions, engage in combat with alien species, and colonize planets. The game features a dynamic universe with procedurally generated worlds, providing a unique experience for each player.
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Reviews
- The game has potential and an interesting concept, with the ability to build habitats and explore space.
- Some players appreciate the graphics and the immersive experience of being in a space environment.
- The developers are responsive to feedback and seem committed to improving the game over time.
- The game is plagued with bugs, crashes, and poor performance, making it frustrating to play.
- It has been abandoned for years without updates, leaving it in a non-functional state.
- The controls and user interface are clunky and unintuitive, leading to a confusing gameplay experience.
- gameplay13 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 69 % neutral mentions
- 15 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting that it is still in an early development stage, featuring clunky mechanics and a non-intuitive user interface. While some find the core mechanics fun and engaging, others criticize the overall execution, citing bugs and a need for significant polishing and refinement. Overall, the game shows potential but requires substantial improvements to its systems and controls to enhance the player experience.
“Nice gameplay, great to play on other planets and in orbit. A bit hard to start and some small bugs, but fast responses from the developers and it's early access, so no complaints.”
“There are some very fun mechanics, and you do feel like you are training to be an astronaut.”
“The game mechanics are a little wonky, but it should be a great game when completed.”
“The UI is clunky and more of a challenge than the gameplay.”
“This is in a very early state of development, and many of the gameplay mechanics are at a proof of concept level.”
“The gameplay is very non-intuitive.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 42 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many users criticizing them as poor, basic, and filled with bugs, leading to a clunky gameplay experience. However, some players note that once in-game, the graphics can be quite nice, suggesting that the initial presentation may not reflect the overall visual quality. Overall, while there are glimpses of good graphics, significant improvements are needed in texture quality and performance.
“Excellent graphics.”
“Graphically, it looks pretty good; the physics in the game still need some tweaks, as that ATV on the island is barely controllable.”
“Don't let the start menu/splash screen put you off; once you're in the game, the graphics are quite nice. So far, I am in the tutorial and have done an experiment driving around in a buggy.”
“It also has really bad textures and graphics.”
“Very basic graphics.”
“Full of bugs, laggy, bad graphics.”
- stability11 mentions
- 9 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 91 % negative mentions
The game's stability is heavily criticized, with multiple users reporting significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players find it runs well on their systems, the overall experience is marred by frustrating control issues and the need for frequent restarts. Many reviewers suggest that the game feels unfinished and is not ready for a full release.
“This game runs great on my laptop, showcasing impressive stability throughout my gameplay experience.”
“The performance is consistently smooth, allowing for an enjoyable and uninterrupted gaming session.”
“I appreciate how stable the game is, as it rarely crashes or experiences lag, making for a seamless experience.”
“As this game is early access, it does come with a lot of faults. Some of these faults, bugs, and glitches will have you feeling frustrated.”
“I echo another review in that I had to restart several times to get a working buggy.”
“Controls are buggy, which makes it hard to play.”
- story10 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 80 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is criticized for being confusing and plagued with bugs, particularly during the tutorial missions. Players report frustration with mission progression and a lack of clarity on leveling up, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite these issues, some users found enjoyment in completing basic missions, though the narrative structure feels incomplete and disjointed.
“I started to play this game and put only a couple of hours into it playing the lagoon training missions.”
“There are 4 parts to this mission before you head to the space academy.”
“But just as soon as I landed, the guy whose game it was left and it closed on me. That was when I tried to do my own game but found the lagoon training missions instead that will lead to the mission to Mars!”
“Horrible and bugged quests (missions).”
“I started to play this game and put only a couple of hours into it playing the lagoon training missions.”
“But just as soon as I landed, the guy whose game it was left and it closed on me. So, that was when I tried to do my own game but found the lagoon training missions instead that will lead to the mission to Mars!”
- grinding2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the thoughtful design behind item crafting but find the grinding process tedious, particularly when trying to build specific items. The complexity of the blueprint system adds to the frustration, making the overall experience feel burdensome.
“It is good that this much thought has gone into the crafting of items, but it gets tedious when trying to build something.”
“Thanks to my grinding of teeth, I endured, but the print and pick up blueprint was mind-boggling.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users find the emotional aspect of the game to be dynamic and engaging, particularly in its multiplayer features, though some elements may feel pointless. The interface also contributes to the emotional experience, enhancing player connection and immersion.
“The game offers a dynamic experience with endless possibilities, and while some aspects may seem pointless, the emotional depth of the interface truly stands out.”
“The emotional journey throughout the game is profound, making every decision feel impactful and resonant.”
“The multiplayer aspect adds layers of emotional connection, allowing players to share experiences that linger long after the game ends.”
