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Star Traders RPG Elite

95%Game Brain Score
gameplay, story
stability, grinding
95% User Score Based on 4,723 reviews

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

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 4,723 reviews
gameplay81 positive mentions
stability15 negative mentions

  • Deep and complex gameplay with a variety of play styles and strategies.
  • Constant updates and support from the developers, ensuring fresh content and improvements.
  • Highly addictive and engaging, providing hours of entertainment.
  • Steep learning curve that may frustrate new players.
  • Some features and upgrades are locked behind achievements or additional payments.
  • Occasional bugs and issues with the user interface, such as disappearing messages and difficulty navigating menus.
  • gameplay
    196 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay is widely praised for its depth, variety, and engaging mechanics, offering a mix of exploration, trading, and combat that keeps players hooked for hours. While some users note a steep learning curve and occasional frustrations with difficulty and interface, the overall experience is described as addictive and rewarding, with frequent updates enhancing the gameplay. Despite its simple graphics, the game is recognized for its strategic depth and replayability, making it a standout in the mobile gaming landscape.

    • “Highly addictive gameplay, nice progression, awesome alliance/enemy system.”
    • “The depth and fun of the gameplay save this game from its mediocre visuals and poorly designed controls.”
    • “This game is an example of amazing design and deep gameplay presented in (relatively) simple graphics.”
    • “The mechanics are explained poorly at best, but it's worth the effort of figuring out what's what.”
    • “Routine and aimless gameplay, banal music, no clear story, scientifically unlikely star population statistics (all the same), now minor admin support.”
    • “Starting with the negatives... while it suffers from a clunky UI (almost everything is button driven), a daunting learning curve (many actions are extremely punishing and unforgiving of simple errors), a protracted lack of convenience features (no auto-purchase for fuel/supplies, no number entry to choose a specific cargo amount), some inconsistencies in the interface (press button here, select from list here), gameplay that sometimes feels like Microsoft Excel (number crunching), a lack of critical information at times where it is necessary (e.g., fuel consumed during landing, amount of fuel remaining after planetary exploration, etc.), and enforced unlockables, this game is both enjoyable and fun.”
  • story
    158 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's story aspect is a mixed bag, with many players noting a lack of a coherent main storyline or overarching plot, which can lead to repetitive gameplay. While some appreciate the freedom to create their own narratives through missions and character choices, others express a desire for a more structured campaign or quest system to enhance engagement. Overall, the game offers a rich backdrop and immersive mechanics, but it could benefit from a more defined narrative to tie the various elements together.

    • “Great plots, the creative side and synchronicity is well developed. I love how the story connects between other Trese games such as Templar Battleforce, Star Trader Empires, or Cyberknights. Hopefully one day you can create something more 3D-like and open world based.”
    • “With a well-developed background of Dune-like political intrigue among great houses and wealthy syndicates, the real story is told through the player's own choices... should I be a star trader or a space pirate, a militarized assassin for hire or a stealthy smuggler?”
    • “The mechanics and backstory are well thought-out and generally well-implemented.”
    • “No directive, no plot line, zero explanation on what to do.”
    • “The main problem is the lack of a plot, so if you don't devise your own plot, story, or goal, then this game can get old.”
    • “The lack of a story is the biggest detriment.”
  • replayability
    141 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is widely praised for its exceptional replayability, with many players highlighting its depth, variety of character progression, and open-ended gameplay that encourages multiple play styles. Frequent updates and a dynamic political environment further enhance the replay value, making it a highly engaging experience that can provide hundreds of hours of enjoyment. While a few users noted some limitations in replayability, the overwhelming consensus is that the game offers near-infinite replay potential, making it a standout title in the genre.

    • “The replay value is outstanding and the challenge of thriving in a constantly changing political atmosphere is straight up addictive.”
    • “Endless replay value where no two games are the same and you are constantly surprised and challenged.”
    • “This sandbox space opera offers near infinite replayability and hours of fun.”
    • “Replayability isn't very high in my opinion, but then I have kept the game for at least a year and I do play it every now and then... could add a few other things though, like leveling for officers, custom ship color schemes, randomly generated galaxies, or maybe even warp gates to other galaxies.”
    • “I'd recommend it to anyone, except that it lacks a certain replayability.”
    • “No downside, infinite replay value, still play even after a year.”
  • graphics
    130 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are generally described as simple, old-school, and basic, which some players appreciate for their functionality and low resource demands. While many reviews note that the visuals are not flashy or modern, they emphasize that the gameplay depth and mechanics compensate for the lack of advanced graphics. Overall, the consensus is that the graphics serve their purpose without detracting from the engaging gameplay experience.

    • “The graphics are stellar, the text is clean and without typos, and the game runs like a top!”
    • “The graphics may not be flashy but they do what they need to do without being ugly.”
    • “A pleasing mix of simple but effective graphics and absorbing gameplay.”
    • “Graphics are simple and old school.”
    • “I don't enjoy modern games with graphics from 2003.”
    • “The graphics, particularly the character portraits, leave much to be desired, but where it falls short in elegance it makes up for in pure fun.”
  • monetization
    48 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The monetization model of the game is largely praised for its absence of ads and minimal reliance on in-app purchases, which are primarily for optional customization rather than essential gameplay. Players appreciate that the free version is ad-free and that the game offers a complete experience without constant prompts to spend more money. However, some users express frustration over the lack of carryover for in-app purchases when switching devices and the perception that certain purchases are necessary for a fuller experience.

    • “Fun game to play with no ads or micro-transactions, and the elite just gives you some more options.”
    • “No ads, no endless in-app purchases, no continual notifications, it's great!”
    • “The developer constantly improves and expands the game, even this long after release, and all for free - refreshingly, you'll find no microtransactions here.”
    • “They made a new game rather than fix this one as a cash grab.”
    • “I bought the game, and then I find in-app purchases?”
    • “You missed the 5th for the sole reason I paid like 12 dollars for the game after I bought the in-app purchases because the premium edition doesn't include them.”
  • stability
    20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's stability is a mixed bag; while many users report smooth performance on various devices, several also experience occasional freezes, minor glitches, and bugs, particularly during transitions between screens or in specific scenarios. Despite these issues, players generally find the game enjoyable and worth the investment, with ongoing updates helping to address some of the reported problems.

    • “I would rate this 10/5 if I could; it runs great on my phone, tablet, and Chromebook.”
    • “Runs great, plays great.”
    • “Great game! Please keep the updates coming; it runs great on the HTC Inspire.”
    • “My only issue is that when I leave the urban screen into open space, the game freezes for short periods of time.”
    • “Fun, but needs optimization; it freezes for a couple of minutes when you return to the map.”
    • “Great game for mobile, works quite well on Galaxy S4, but there are still some minor crashes and freezes here and there.”
  • optimization
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with many users reporting smooth performance on older devices and improvements following recent updates. However, some players have experienced freezing issues when accessing the map and performance problems on specific devices like the Nexus 6. Despite these minor setbacks, the game is still considered enjoyable and visually appealing.

    • “It runs smoothly on older devices and isn't quite as demanding as its equally wonderful sequel.”
    • “Game runs smoothly, and good fun.”
    • “With the latest updates, it all runs smoothly now on my LG Optimus S, no more sound problems.”
    • “The galaxy map seems to have performance issues on my Nexus 6.”
    • “The game frequently lags during intense battles, making it frustrating to play.”
    • “Loading times are excessively long, which disrupts the overall experience.”
  • grinding
    8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the depth and balance that allows for optional grinding, others criticize it for being tedious and repetitive, particularly when navigating the map and managing numerous ships. The slow performance on certain devices exacerbates the feeling of tedium, especially during trade interactions and ship management. Overall, while grinding can enhance gameplay for some, it often detracts from the experience for others.

    • “It runs a lot slower than it did on my last phone, and makes getting around the map tedious.”
    • “It gets tedious saying no so many times, hoping for a better ship.”
    • “I must be missing something... seems repetitive, not intuitive, and tedious.”
  • character development
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Character development in the game is highlighted by a variety of classes and a robust character designer, although some users have experienced issues with accessing purchased features. Despite these technical difficulties, the game offers persistent character development and updates that enhance the overall experience, showcasing an advanced game engine that supports RPG-driven growth and AI counterplay.

    • “Persistent character development is a big plus.”
    • “Just got the elite version, purchased both ship designer and character designer, but attempting to use them takes me back to the store page with a brief 'downloading purchases...' notice that ultimately does nothing.”
    • “This game has a super advanced game engine, ranging from AI counterplay to RPG-driven character development.”
    • “Character development... several classes to choose from.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the epic soundtrack and its contribution to the overall experience, while others find it banal and lacking variety. Despite the criticisms, many players appreciate the quality of the soundtrack, highlighting it as a strong aspect of the game.

    • “Fantastic soundtrack as well.”
    • “On top of that it has decent graphics and soundtrack.”
    • “The music is epic as well.”
    • “Great game, Trese Bros, but I'm curious if there's any way you can add another song and some sounds.”
    • “Routine and aimless gameplay, banal music, no clear story, scientifically unlikely star population statistics (all the same), now minor admin support.”
    • “The music is quite forgettable and doesn't enhance the overall experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's humor is characterized by a wry and quirky style that surprises players at unexpected moments, enhancing the overall entertainment value. While the gameplay requires focus and strategy, the amusing setups in the in-game menu screens contribute to its charm, making it enjoyable and adding to its replay value.

    • “It's entertaining, with a wry and quirky sense of humor that pops up when you least expect it.”
    • “It takes a lot of focus and tactics to play, but has a basic concept with good customization and different play styles. The game has great replay value and features a funny setup for the in-game menu screens, which takes some getting used to but doesn't affect the gameplay.”
    • “Funny”
  • atmosphere
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its dynamic and engaging political landscape, which adds an addictive challenge for players. The diverse roles available, such as trader, pirate, explorer, and bounty hunter, contribute to a captivating and immersive experience.

    • “The replay value is outstanding, and the challenge of thriving in a constantly changing political atmosphere is straight-up addictive.”
    • “Trader, pirate, explorer, bounty hunter, etc. The atmosphere is also cool.”
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