Star Traders RPG

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Star Traders RPG is a single player action game. It received positive reviews from players.

Trade, battle, pirate & bounty for galactic riches in an epic space sci-fi game.

Genres & Tags

Casual

Play Modes

Single-Player

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88%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,264 reviews

story21 positive mentions

stability11 negative mentions

The game offers a captivating and open-concept space RPG experience with lots of depth and replayability.
The developers are dedicated, providing frequent updates and maintaining a strong community presence.
The lack of ads and special permissions enhances the overall gaming experience, making it enjoyable and accessible.

The steep learning curve and lack of a comprehensive tutorial can make it difficult for new players to get started.
Many features and upgrades are locked behind the Elite edition, which can limit the experience for free players.
The interface can be confusing, with important notifications disappearing too quickly to read, leading to frustration.

story
107 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
20%
68%
12%
The game's story aspect is widely criticized for its lack of a cohesive narrative, leaving players feeling unengaged and often bored after repetitive missions. While some appreciate the rich lore and potential for character-driven storylines, many reviewers express a strong desire for a more structured plot to provide direction and depth to the gameplay experience. Overall, the absence of a compelling storyline detracts from the game's potential, making it feel more like a grind than an immersive RPG.
- “Amazing storyline and gameplay, with a variety of classes and factions, ships, officers, etc., that adds more choices and decisions for you to make.”
- “I've played this game on and off for a good few months now and to be honest, there's nothing bad I can say about it, although sometimes it feels as though your captain has no purpose in life. The storyline is told through the way you play and the decisions you make.”
- “Alot is left to your imagination, but that's what sets this game apart from others. Instead of handing you a story and saying 'here's what's happening, make it happen,' the game just gives you a captain, a ship, and a canvas to paint on.”
- “Good but there's no story, nothing to keep someone playing.”
- “Once you get the best ship there's nothing to do, and actually there's nothing to do even until you get the best ship; it's just a grind with no interesting story.”
- “The problem is that there is no plot to speak of, so the entire game is just grinding.”
gameplay
95 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
55%
36%
9%
The gameplay is praised for its depth, addictive mechanics, and engaging RPG elements, allowing players to immerse themselves in the roles of space merchants or pirates. However, some users find the user interface confusing and the gameplay can become repetitive after reaching certain levels. Overall, while the game offers a rich experience with many options and strategic elements, it is hindered by design flaws and a steep learning curve.
- “Great mechanics, fun and simple to learn, great for playing out your fantasies of being a space merchant or cosmic pirate.”
- “Rich emergent gameplay.”
- “The mechanics, design, locations, gameplay, etc. have all been well thought out and integrate to give a grand experience.”
- “Information overload in every screen; the UI is confusing, poorly labeled, and overly complex; artwork/graphics are off-puttingly high school level; gameplay is a mile wide, a mile deep, but so murky that I don't want to dive in.”
- “Limited gameplay; once you've reached level 21 officer with your chosen factions, it gets repetitive and doesn't seem to be much you can do to advance things.”
- “Very repetitive gameplay and it mostly uses the default Android interface controls.”
graphics
83 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
47%
19%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many players noting a retro or old-school aesthetic that some find charming, while others criticize the visuals as simplistic, unpolished, or reminiscent of low-quality designs. While a few users appreciate the graphics for their adequacy in supporting gameplay, a significant number express a desire for improvements, suggesting that enhanced visuals could elevate the overall experience. Ultimately, the consensus is that while the graphics may not be cutting-edge, the gameplay remains engaging and enjoyable.
- “Gameplay is good, graphics nice and clean and suit the style very well.”
- “Graphically beautiful and the UI is smooth.”
- “Amazing RPG game and great graphics.”
- “The artwork is a huge turn off.”
- “The graphics are poor, the writing is godawful, and the action is both simplistic and repetitive.”
- “Unpolished, poor art assets, weird systems with multiple stars and planets (or just poorly represented graphically).”
monetization
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
65%
35%
The monetization aspect of the game is highly praised, with users appreciating the absence of ads and in-app purchases, which enhances the overall experience. Many players express their willingness to support the developers by purchasing the premium version, highlighting that the free version remains fully playable without any paywalls. Overall, the game is recognized as a standout example of fair monetization practices in the mobile gaming landscape.
- “Also there's no ads and it's not pay to win, so I bought the expansion because fair developers deserve it and need to be encouraged.”
- “You get to play all aspects of the game even in the free version, plus there are no annoying in-app purchases.”
- “No ads, no pay to win, and no creepy special permissions!!!”
- “It's amazing how every mobile game has turned into a cash grab filled with ads.”
- “Thankfully, the game doesn't bombard you with ads, but a lot of the features in-game are 'locked' for the elite version.”
- “I'd be willing to have ads plastered all over the free version for access to the sweet elite content; I'm just too cheap to buy elite.”
replayability
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
72%
16%
12%
The game boasts exceptional replayability, with players highlighting its depth, diverse skill/profession systems, and multiple difficulty levels that cater to various playstyles. Many reviews emphasize that the engaging mechanics and dynamic environments ensure that each playthrough feels unique and challenging, making it a game that players return to repeatedly over the years. Overall, it is regarded as a highly enjoyable experience with virtually unlimited replay value.
- “I've been playing this game on and off for years now and it still has great replay value.”
- “The skill/profession system does a good job creating replay value for different playstyles.”
- “The game is simple, replayable, and cheap!”
- “Endless replay value where no two games are the same and you are constantly surprised and challenged.”
- “Faction dynamics, economies, and other factors ramp up replayability immensely.”
stability
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
39%
61%
Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many users report it runs well on various devices with minimal issues, there are frequent mentions of glitches and bugs, particularly after updates. Some players experience occasional freezes and unclickable dialog boxes, but these do not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite the stability concerns, the game remains engaging and enjoyable for most users.
- “The open-endedness of it has me hooked, and it runs great on my antiquated Android.”
- “Very enjoyable and runs great.”
- “Runs great on Xperia X10.”
- “Newer update seems to be buggy.”
- “Can't stress the sheer number of glitches in this game.”
- “It just freezes.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some players praise it as nostalgic and enjoyable, others find it lacking in variety and quality. Many agree that the soundtrack enhances the gameplay experience, though there are suggestions for improvements, such as incorporating better sound effects and background music during gameplay. Overall, the music is a highlight for some, making it worth experiencing.
- “Yeah, the gameplay is great, but can we talk about that soundtrack?”
- “Nostalgic and fun RPG with great music.”
- “Get it for the music alone.”
- “But it is boring, bad gameplay, bad user interface, too many dialogs, poor graphics, and music.”
- “It could use better sound in-game; perhaps use the start screen music in-game?”
- “Music keeps playing even after quitting.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some enjoy the entertainment value it brings, many criticize it as tedious and repetitive, often leading to boredom. The lack of a compelling plot exacerbates the grind, making the gameplay feel predictable and monotonous, similar to other grind-heavy games like EVE Online. Overall, the grinding can detract from the enjoyment, turning what could be an engaging experience into a chore.
- “Sometimes getting around the galaxy can be a little tedious.”
- “The game (the free version) becomes predictable and tedious after a while, and the challenges less challenging.”
- “The problem is that there is no plot to speak of, so the entire game is just grinding.”
optimization
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback, with users noting that the interface could be improved for smaller devices and expressing concerns about battle performance and frustrating crashes. While some players appreciate the concept, many feel that significant optimization is needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “Only really fun for those who are obsessed with optimization.”
- “Great RPG, but the interface could use some optimization for smaller phones.”
- “I feel like the UI could be optimized further.”
- “Neat idea, but I give it 3 stars until the frustrating crashes and performance issues are fixed.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised, with players appreciating its immersive galaxy events and engaging gameplay mechanics that enhance the overall experience.
- “Love the atmosphere and galaxy events.”
- “Fantastic game, I love the atmosphere and gameplay mechanics.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the character development and creation process to be highly enjoyable, highlighting it as a standout feature of the game.
- “Character development and creation is a joy.”
- “The depth of character arcs keeps me invested in the story.”
- “I love how my choices shape the characters and their relationships.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the humor in the game to be engaging and entertaining, often leading to a lighthearted experience that can consume hours of their time.
- “I've lost so much time to this awesome game it's not funny!”