Star Trek: Bridge Crew

Delivering on the dream of a Star Trek VR experience, Star Trek: Bridge Crew is a fantastic new game for anyone with a VR setup. You might want more, but what is available will put a smile on your face and keep it there for hours.

76%Game Brain Score

story, gameplay

stability, music

76% User Score Based on 3,900 reviews

Critic Score 76%Based on 17 reviews

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"Star Trek: Bridge Crew" is a game that immerses you in the Star Trek universe, where you and your friends serve as Captain, Helm, Tactical, and Engineer on the U.S.S. Aegis. Your mission involves exploring The Trench to find a Mode for Vulcans while dealing with Klingon threats. The game offers both story-driven and procedurally generated missions, requiring close crew coordination and communication for success.

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76%

Audience ScoreBased on 3,917 reviews

story169 positive mentions

stability104 negative mentions

Immersive experience that captures the essence of being on a Starfleet bridge.
Great fun when played with friends, fostering teamwork and communication.
The game offers a nostalgic feel for Star Trek fans, with well-designed ship interiors and sound effects.

Limited content with only a few missions, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Requires Uplay for authentication, which can cause connection issues and frustrate players.
AI crew members are often incompetent, making solo play challenging and less enjoyable.

story
1,492 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is primarily driven by a limited campaign consisting of only five missions, which many players find too short and lacking depth. While the ongoing, procedurally generated missions offer some replayability, they often feel repetitive and fail to provide a compelling narrative experience. Overall, players express a desire for more diverse missions, character development, and a richer storyline to enhance the Star Trek experience.
- “The narrative-driven approach ensures that players feel like active participants in an unfolding Star Trek story.”
- “The game's missions are thoughtfully designed, offering a mix of exploration, combat, and problem-solving scenarios.”
- “The level of coordination required among players adds an extra layer of depth to the gameplay, fostering a sense of camaraderie and making every mission feel like a genuine Starfleet endeavor.”
- “It's not an amazing game, it doesn't really have narrative or a reasonable story, you could almost call it pointless... unless, when you were young you wanted to be bridge crew, then buy the game and make it so.”
- “The game has no campaign to speak of (the five missions included are more of a tutorial than a campaign).”
- “The ongoing missions aren't as fleshed out in terms of cut scenes and story line as the regular campaign is but it lets you keep playing.”
gameplay
301 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
58%
8%
The gameplay of "Star Trek: Bridge Crew" is heavily focused on cooperative play, requiring teamwork and communication among players to navigate missions effectively, which enhances the immersive experience of being part of a starship crew. While the game offers accessible mechanics and a fun VR environment, many players find the gameplay to be somewhat limited and repetitive over time, with a lack of depth in single-player modes and a desire for more varied content and features. Overall, it is best enjoyed in multiplayer settings, particularly for fans of the Star Trek franchise, but it may not hold long-term appeal for all players.
- “The co-op gameplay takes center stage, emphasizing teamwork and communication.”
- “The level of coordination required among players adds an extra layer of depth to the gameplay, fostering a sense of camaraderie and making every mission feel like a genuine starfleet endeavor.”
- “Amazing gameplay, you really do feel like you're on the bridge of one of these starships.”
- “From what I've been able to play, the gameplay is objectively not fun, and is a button-pushing simulator.”
- “The gameplay in this is... a bit buggy and very much lacking anything of interest to do.”
- “Unfortunately, the actual gameplay is pretty shallow, and without some new missions and DLC, it's already getting boring.”
graphics
267 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
51%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some players praising the stunning visuals and immersive environments that enhance the VR experience, particularly for Star Trek fans. However, many criticize the graphics as dated, lacking customization options, and plagued by bugs that detract from gameplay. Overall, while the graphics can be enjoyable in VR, they fall short of expectations for a 2023/2024 title, with calls for improvements and updates to the graphics engine.
- “The stunning visuals and well-crafted environments enhance the feeling of being aboard a real starship, making it a treat for both VR enthusiasts and die-hard Star Trek aficionados.”
- “Truly amazing graphics and detail really puts you on the bridge of a starship where you can view everything in incredible detail.”
- “The graphics are amazing and fluid, even cross-platform.”
- “Graphics are disappointing for 2023/2024.”
- “Graphics pop in and out, lines randomly show up on screen, making it nearly impossible to decipher what is happening.”
- “The graphics are actually a bit disappointing, considering one hardly sees more than the bridge; the lighting, materials, and models are not state of the art and could be improved.”
stability
110 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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95%
The game's stability is widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs and glitches that significantly hinder the experience. Players have spent extensive time troubleshooting issues, including connection problems and VR tracking failures, leading to frustration and a reliance on exploiting glitches for enjoyment. While some users note that the game can be fun despite these issues, the overall consensus is that it remains very buggy and in need of substantial updates.
- “Despite not having a VR headset for a fully immersive experience, Star Trek: Bridge Crew on non-VR mode runs great on my system.”
- “It is largely bug-free on release, which shouldn't be a plus, but I mention it since a large number of games can't seem to accomplish this.”
- “(I'm so sick of wave shooters) runs great on my 1070 / OC'd 4690k with 2x SS.”
- “The game is very buggy.”
- “Unfortunately the bugs/glitches are too much and there aren't enough players online anymore.”
- “However, Ubisoft has done such a terrible job fixing the never-ending list of glitches... such as the mic not working, random disconnects, the white screen on TNG, transporters not working, etc. I am not the only one to experience these problems; virtually every online session somebody has a technical issue with this game.”
replayability
97 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is a mixed bag; while some players appreciate the potential for varied experiences through random mission generation and different roles, many express disappointment over the limited content and repetitive nature of missions. The addition of DLC and procedural elements could enhance replay value, but currently, the game may feel lacking after several plays, especially with a small number of missions and no significant progression mechanics. Multiplayer teamwork adds to the enjoyment, but the overall consensus suggests that more content and variety are needed for sustained replayability.
- “There's a decent learning curve, a good community, and tons of replayability as you try to learn each station, different strategies, and how to work better as a team.”
- “The endless voyages and generated content will make it replayable for a while; with your friends or multiplayer, it's endless fun.”
- “While there are only 5 missions and a bit of other content like commanding the USS Enterprise, the amount of depth that goes into each role within the 4 playable positions adds more content and replayability to the game.”
- “Sadly, replayability decreases pretty steeply after a dozen (or so) plays with the same crew.”
- “One thing to note to anyone considering buying is this game is more simple than other space games, where rather than being able to choose your own story, you are playing very specific missions that have one way of winning, and lack replayability.”
- “It lacks replayability even though the galaxy is fairly large and there are many sectors to explore because you travel to 2-3 areas per free roam mission before it ends, which takes about 10 minutes each.”
humor
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised, with players highlighting the hilarious interactions that arise from cooperative gameplay, especially when playing with friends or inebriated strangers. Many reviews note that the game's immersive VR experience leads to comical situations, such as players flailing their arms or struggling with controls, creating a lighthearted atmosphere that enhances the overall enjoyment. Overall, the combination of funny moments, social interactions, and the game's faithful homage to the Star Trek franchise contributes to a uniquely entertaining experience.
- “If you get the right crew, this game is hilarious!”
- “The feeling of sitting on that bridge together with your friends is absolutely amazing and can lead into a lot of funny situations and hilarious conversations.”
- “During my brief but hilarious travels, I have made crazy arm-breaking gestures, panicked over being surrounded by Klingons and gotten us killed, rerouted all power from one system to another essentially making our ship either immobile or impotent, and left the view screen on magnify while the helmsman tries to navigate a debris field.”
music
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with many players expressing disappointment over the lack of iconic Star Trek scores and the overall average quality of the soundtrack. While some appreciate the sound effects and dialogue, the absence of licensed music has led players to prefer using their own playlists. Overall, the music is seen as a weak point, with suggestions for improvement but not enough to detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “Good sound effects, good music, good dialogue.”
- “There is music, but to me, it is... average.”
- “My biggest gripe though is the soundtrack.”
- “The visuals are pretty spot on for the TNG, TOS, and Kelvin timeline ships, but there's none of the classic music.”
- “Music would benefit from an overhaul, but not to an extent that it ruins the game.”
optimization
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally praised, with many users reporting smooth performance and responsiveness, even on lower-end VR machines. However, some players experienced occasional stuttering and missed frames, particularly during multiplayer sessions, which detracted from their experience. Despite these issues, the game is still considered well-optimized and immersive.
- “The game runs smoothly and is well optimized.”
- “There are no stutters or freezes, the game runs smoothly, actions are responsive without delay.”
- “This is a very fun and well-optimized VR game.”
- “The combination of this bad performance with the difficulty I had connecting my own mic made this an incredibly disappointing experience.”
- “It was running smoothly most of the time, but there were missed frames which led to stuttering, which was annoying and hard to follow objects.”
- “- The second time I played with my friend, I had some performance issues.”
monetization
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been heavily criticized, with many users labeling it a "cash grab" due to misleading advertising regarding its multiplayer and cross-platform capabilities. Players report a lack of quality assurance and an overwhelming presence of advertisements, leading to frustration and a sense of abandonment from the developers. Overall, the monetization strategy appears to prioritize profit over player experience.
- “I really wanted this game to be good, but it's just a cash grab.”
- “From everything that I experienced, they did not QA test this game at all and it is a quick cash grab on the namesake alone.”
- “It feels very much like a quick cash grab then abandon game.”
atmosphere
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive quality, enhanced by stunning visuals and a strong sense of authenticity. Players report that engaging in their roles within a well-coordinated team significantly enriches the experience, fostering a fun and light-hearted environment. Overall, the atmosphere contributes to a memorable and enjoyable gameplay experience, encouraging replayability and social interaction.
- “Amazing visuals, atmosphere, and sense of authenticity.”
- “Extremely fun and insane gameplay; the atmosphere is so involved that the game really gets you immersed.”
- “Full of atmosphere, and does everything it sets out to do with excellence and quality all around.”
- “Whether you're the captain, engineer, tactical officer, or helm officer, if you get a good group of 4 people together and immerse yourselves in the atmosphere and roles of being a part of Starfleet, you will get more out of the experience than if you just play it as is.”
- “The interaction between players and the atmosphere is lacking, making it hard to feel truly engaged.”
- “While the game aims to create a rich atmosphere, it ultimately falls short, leaving players feeling disconnected.”
emotional
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players report a deeply emotional experience, highlighted by moments of personal connection and nostalgia, such as feeling like a federation captain and experiencing surprise missions that evoke childhood joy. The supportive community further enhances the emotional atmosphere, making the overall experience feel heartwarming and immersive.
- “The community is also really heartwarming and welcoming.”
- “This really made me feel like a federation captain!”
- “I lay in a course, I engaged warp, I cried.”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly due to a cumbersome user interface and repetitive primary jobs. While some roles, like Captain and Tactical, are easier, others, such as Helm, require specific knowledge to avoid monotony. Overall, the gameplay can become uninspiring after a few months, though the diversity of player styles helps maintain some engagement.
- “The primary jobs become tedious and ordinary, and it basically turns out to be the variety of people and their playing style that pushes me onward. After about 2-3 months, the game became meh.”
- “The gameplay can get a little tedious, but the learning curve doesn't have a sharp angle pointing straight down.”
- “Captain and tactical are arguably the easiest of the four, while helm can be tedious, and it's best if you know what anomalies will help you and which won't.”
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviews indicate a significant lack of character development, with many players expressing frustration over the absence of a deep story and meaningful character arcs. The gameplay is criticized as repetitive and combat-focused, leaving little room for narrative exploration or character growth. Overall, there is a strong desire for more engaging storytelling and character-driven content.
- “I think this is a great first step, but what is really needed is a deep story and character development, along with away missions. You could just make this a sandbox explorer with optional plot.”
- “It's just another slug fest of endless combat with no point to it, little story, and no character development.”
- “I think this is a great first step, but what is really needed is a deep story, character development, away missions... hell, you could just make this a sandbox explorer with optional plot.”