Star Trek: Judgment Rites
- May 8, 2015
- Interplay Entertainment Corp.
Get on SteamIn "Star Trek: Judgment Rites," the 5-year mission continues as the Enterprise encounters bizarre phenomena, such as WWI triplanes at Warp 9 and advanced technology on dead planets. As Captain, you must investigate these mysteries and face off against strange adversaries in logic-defying situations, determining who or what is challenging you beyond your wildest nightmares. Your decisions and actions will determine the fate of your crew and the Starfleet.
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Reviews
- The game features the original cast of Star Trek, providing an immersive experience with excellent voice acting.
- It captures the nostalgic feel of 90's adventure games, offering challenging puzzles and engaging storytelling that fans of the series will appreciate.
- Players can skip ship combat if desired, making the game more accessible while still maintaining a strong narrative and episodic structure.
- The interface and controls can be awkward and unintuitive, often requiring players to consult external resources like manuals or online guides.
- Some puzzles can feel illogical or frustrating, leading to moments where players may get stuck due to pixel-hunting for interactive objects.
- The graphics are outdated, which may detract from the experience for those unfamiliar with the pixel art style of the era.
- story37 mentions
- 24 % positive mentions
- 68 % neutral mentions
- 8 % negative mentions
The story in "Star Trek: Judgment Rites" is praised for its engaging episodic structure, reminiscent of the original TV series, and features well-written dialogue voiced by the original cast. Building on its predecessor, the narrative is more complex and interconnected, with high-stakes missions that require problem-solving and critical thinking. While the storytelling maintains a high standard, some missions may present uneven quality and potential bugs, but overall, it offers a satisfying and challenging experience for fans of the franchise.
“Each mission plays out like an episode from the TV series, so you will visit various planets and encounter a wide variety of situations.”
“The storytelling maintains the high bar set by its prequel, with its first mission throwing you into a high-stakes struggle against a familiar villain to avert a genocide.”
“Star Trek: Judgement Rites follows on from Star Trek: 25th Anniversary in the same episodic style across 8 missions, and once again the original cast lend their voices to the game.”
“The quality of the missions and puzzles is a bit uneven.”
“The penultimate mission felt the worst in this regard.”
“The devs have not seen fit to include the manual which has the map you'll need for the missions and the controls, which I find disappointing as it should have been available with the game.”
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game, originally released in 1993, are generally considered outdated and pixelated, particularly in object identification, but some improvements have been noted in cutscenes compared to its predecessor, Star Trek: 25th Anniversary. While the visuals may not meet modern standards, players appreciate the strong storytelling and engaging gameplay, which compensate for the graphical limitations. Overall, the graphics receive mixed reviews, with some players valuing the nostalgic charm despite their shortcomings.
“I would give Judgement Rites a slight edge over its previous game, Star Trek: 25th Anniversary, just because it has a little bit better graphics and a little tighter storytelling.”
“At a time where we start going into the VR phase of our real life - Oculus Rift and stuff - these 'simple' graphics do give us what we need.”
“Graphics 9/10 (some scenes could have been done better, the quality of the cutscenes and videos differs).”
“Keep in mind, this is a game originally released in 1993, so set your expectations on the graphics accordingly.”
“Sure it's an old game and sometimes the artwork could do with being a bit less pixelated (like when trying to find some objects), but it has a strong story focus and it's good fun playing through 'episodes' which are voiced by the original cast.”
“Only drawback is that sometimes you aren't sure what objects in the environment to click on because the graphics are so pixelated.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is reminiscent of classic 90s titles, offering a nostalgic experience for fans of the genre, though it can be punishing and unintuitive at times. While it retains the same mechanics as the 25th anniversary edition, players appreciate the option to adjust combat difficulty or bypass it altogether, enhancing enjoyment despite outdated graphics. Overall, it successfully balances nostalgia with solid gameplay, particularly for those familiar with the original series.
“Gameplay is very 90s and doesn't hold your hand, but if you have nostalgia for this type of game, you'll find no better example of it than this.”
“Takes a 'if it isn't broken, don't fix it' approach, with identical gameplay as the 25th anniversary, and the original series cast doing voice work adds to the immersion.”
“At times, the mechanics of the game can be punishing and not intuitive.”
“Definitely skip the first game in this series, 25th Anniversary, due to the awful combat mechanic which makes it unplayable, but so far I'm enjoying this game due to the ability to set combat difficulty or avoid it entirely.”
“The graphics are outdated, but the gameplay is still solid.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the game for being enjoyable without the presence of in-app purchases, indicating a positive reception towards its monetization model.
“Fun game without the in-app purchases.”
“The monetization model is fair and doesn't pressure players to spend money.”
“I appreciate that the game offers plenty of content without requiring additional purchases.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players found that the game's bugs inadvertently added a layer of humor, enhancing the overall experience with unexpected comedic moments.
“The bugs in the game added a surprisingly humorous twist to the overall experience.”
“I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and clever puns throughout the game.”
“The absurd situations and quirky characters kept me entertained with their hilarious antics.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere significantly enhances the sense of mystery, contributing to an immersive experience for players.
“It totally added to the atmosphere of the mystery.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The optimization of voice acting in the game is praised for its high quality, with the exception of Shatner's performance, which feels rushed. Notably, it also includes DeForest Kelley's final performance, adding a significant touch to the overall experience.
- replayability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players appreciate the high replayability due to the multiple solutions available for each scenario, along with the competitive rankings in Starfleet, encouraging them to revisit the game for different outcomes.
“The game is highly replayable due to the multiple solutions available for each scenario, along with the associated rankings in Starfleet.”
“Each playthrough offers a unique experience, encouraging players to explore different strategies and outcomes.”
“The variety of choices and paths keeps the gameplay fresh, making you want to dive back in for another round.”
“Replayable for the multiple solutions to each scenario and associated rankings in Starfleet.”
“The game lacks significant changes in subsequent playthroughs, making it feel repetitive.”
“Once you've completed the main story, there's little incentive to replay it.”
