Star Trek: Resurgence

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Star Trek: Resurgence is a single player role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Dramatic Labs and was released on May 23, 2023. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Star Trek: Resurgence is an interactive narrative video game that tells an original story in a choice-driven adventure set within the iconic sci-fi universe

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story837 positive mentions

gameplay77 negative mentions

Star Trek: Resurgence captures the essence of TNG and DS9, providing an engaging and immersive story that feels like a classic Star Trek episode.
The game features well-developed characters and meaningful choices that impact relationships and story outcomes, making players feel invested in the narrative.
The voice acting and attention to detail in the Star Trek universe, including references to canon characters and lore, enhance the overall experience for fans.

The game suffers from technical issues, including poor graphics, clunky animations, and inconsistent performance, which can detract from the immersion.
Gameplay mechanics, such as quick-time events and mini-games, are often frustrating and feel tacked on, rather than enhancing the story.
The 'choices' feature that allows players to compare decisions with others is currently non-functional, limiting the replayability and community engagement.

story
1,984 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Star Trek: Resurgence" has been widely praised for its engaging narrative that captures the essence of classic Star Trek, particularly the TNG and DS9 eras. Players appreciate the depth of character development, moral dilemmas, and the impact of their choices on the storyline, which feels like an authentic episode of the franchise. While some technical issues and gameplay mechanics have been criticized, the overall consensus is that the story is compelling and worth experiencing, especially for fans of the series.
- “The story is exceptionally well-told — it felt like watching a ten-hour Star Trek movie that kept me engaged, delivered deep emotions, and provided the kind of adventure I had been craving.”
- “Star Trek: Resurgence is a narrative-focused adventure featuring the crew of the USS Resolute on a diplomatic mission, which leads them to discover a threat to the safety of the entire galaxy.”
- “The story is rich, immersive, and it really feels like your decisions matter.”
- “The story isn't that great either and you are railroaded along it without much choice really other than through interactions with NPCs.”
- “The choices you make really feel like they matter (if they do or not doesn't really matter if the feeling is there) and while the combat is as clunky as the special effects of the original series, it doesn't detract from the exciting story.”
- “Your choices don't actually appear to change much in terms of how the story plays out.”
graphics
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The graphics of "Star Trek: Resurgence" receive mixed reviews, with many players noting that they appear dated and inconsistent, often reminiscent of games from the early 2010s. While some scenes showcase impressive visuals and attention to detail, others suffer from poor animations and graphical glitches, leading to a janky experience. Overall, the graphics are deemed serviceable for a narrative-driven game, but they fall short of modern standards, particularly in terms of optimization and available settings.
- “Visually, Star Trek: Resurgence embraces a realistic, cinematic approach that faithfully recreates the iconic aesthetics of the Star Trek universe, blending detailed ship interiors, futuristic technology, and evocative space vistas.”
- “The art direction pays homage to the franchise’s legacy while incorporating modern graphical fidelity, making exploration and interaction on the starship feel authentic and engaging.”
- “The graphics are great as far as scenery.”
- “The graphics are dated, and the gameplay—whether it's shooting, stealth, or tricorder scenes—isn't particularly fun.”
- “The graphics quality is all over the place - some scenes look almost movie-like, while others look like they are from 15 years ago.”
- “The graphics are so bad that in some scenes the characters just glide (as if they were riding on rails) instead of walking.”
gameplay
473 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Star Trek: Resurgence" has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its reliance on quick-time events and simplistic mechanics that often feel clunky and dated. While the narrative and character choices are praised for their depth and engagement, the actual gameplay elements are frequently described as tedious and lacking polish, leading to a perception that the game functions more as an interactive movie than a traditional game. Despite these shortcomings, fans of the franchise may find the story compelling enough to overlook the gameplay flaws.
- “Gameplay in Star Trek: Resurgence blends exploration, interactive dialogue, and quick-time event sequences with problem-solving mechanics that reflect the protagonists’ respective roles.”
- “The gameplay offers a mix of dialogue choices, action, exploration, and problem-solving that keeps things engaging, though some elements are stronger than others.”
- “While gameplay is a bit basic, this game's true strong point is the narrative and storytelling.”
- “The graphics are dated and the game mechanics are clumsy.”
- “My biggest complaints would be some of the gameplay itself, like the combat was either quick-time events or pop up from cover, shoot, duck.”
- “The gameplay is mostly quick-time events, with a bit of walking and flying a shuttle, but I'll be honest, if the gameplay were only 'press start to play' I would feel like watching an episode of Star Trek.”
optimization
173 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has been widely criticized, with many players reporting significant performance issues such as frame rate drops, stuttering, and a lack of graphic options. Despite the engaging story and character performances, the technical shortcomings detract from the overall experience, leading to frustration among users, especially on various hardware setups. Many reviews suggest that the game feels poorly optimized for PC, with some players experiencing severe performance dips even on capable systems, indicating a pressing need for further updates and improvements.
- “From a technical standpoint, the game runs smoothly with minimal bugs or performance issues.”
- “With the latest patch, some graphic options were added and optimization was improved.”
- “A few performance issues and some underwhelming facial animations aside, it's actually extremely enjoyable and effectively delivers the spirit of those 90s classic series and puts you into the thick of it.”
- “The performance dips are completely unacceptable for the level of graphics on display.”
- “Unfortunately, the game has performance issues - some scenes are simply not or only shoddily optimized and will drag the frame-rate down drastically.”
- “The game is very poorly optimized for PC in its current state, both in how it runs as well as the core controls and mini-games.”
music
128 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received mixed reviews, with some praising its ability to evoke the spirit of classic Star Trek while others criticize its inconsistency and lack of memorable themes. Many players noted that the soundtrack sometimes clashes with the on-screen action, detracting from the overall immersion, and the sound mixing issues often lead to dialogue being drowned out by the music. Overall, while the music captures some nostalgic elements, it is frequently described as repetitive, cheap, and not fully aligned with the franchise's iconic sound.
- “They nailed the vibe, voice acting, music, and story really well.”
- “The environments, music, characters, and tone all combined to create something I would expect from Star Trek.”
- “With its captivating narrative, engaging gameplay, and iconic trek-inspired music, it sets a new standard for what a Star Trek game can be.”
- “The music is seriously lacking, amateurish, and inappropriate.”
- “The soundtrack is there, but it's not a Star Trek soundtrack... there's none of the themes you remember from Star Trek, it's like Star Trek elevator music on an endless loop.”
- “The music is very unimpressive, repetitive, and its tone can be contradictory to the tone of the scene at the worst of times.”
stability
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The game is generally described as buggy, with frequent graphical glitches, crashes, and janky controls that can disrupt gameplay. While many players encountered issues such as stuttering, animation problems, and minor technical hiccups, these did not significantly detract from the overall enjoyment of the immersive story and characters. Despite its flaws, the game's narrative and engaging elements often overshadow the stability issues, making it a worthwhile experience for fans.
- “It's bug-free, it's nicely designed, and it is fun to play, like watching a whole movie but you get to choose the course of the plot.”
- “Bought it on Steam, runs great on PC.”
- “It's not bug-free, graphics are not really great, but that didn't really matter to me.”
- “It can be a little buggy; I had one complete crash and a couple of times when quick time events failed to trigger, but reloading always worked.”
- “There are frequent stutters and glitches and clipping problems.”
- “The game is buggy, the mouse controls suck, the writing is often bad and sometimes awful, the puzzles are an insult, the action sequences are downright atrocious.”
emotional
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The emotional aspect of the game is highly praised, with players expressing deep investment in the characters and narrative, often feeling as if they were part of a Star Trek episode. The well-crafted story, moral dilemmas, and strong voice acting contribute to a poignant experience that resonates with fans, evoking genuine emotional responses, including moments of joy and heartbreak. While some critiques mention occasional pacing issues and less impactful emotional scenes, the overall consensus highlights the game's ability to create a compelling and immersive emotional journey.
- “The story is well-paced and a genuinely great Star Trek story; I was really emotionally invested in the characters and the plot.”
- “From its moral dilemmas and dual narrative viewpoint to its attention to character dynamics, this game got me emotionally invested in a way only classic Trek could.”
- “The story, the character building, and the emotional connection I had to this crew was exceptional.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its authentic capture of the classic Star Trek feel, reminiscent of the 90s series like TNG and DS9. Reviewers highlight the engaging storytelling, strong voice acting, and immersive sound design that enhance the experience, despite some technical flaws and clunky animations. Overall, the game successfully creates a captivating environment that resonates with fans of the franchise, making it a rewarding experience for those who appreciate narrative-driven gameplay.
- “With some bits of clever writing clarifying the past of the ship and the disaster it's been through, the somewhat hostile atmosphere becomes believable and well motivated.”
- “Character models are expressive and well-animated, helping to bring the emotional weight of the story to life, while the soundtrack and sound design complement the atmosphere with a mix of orchestral scores and ambient sounds that enhance immersion.”
- “It captures the appropriate atmosphere, themes, and character arcs one would expect of a Star Trek story.”
- “From what I saw, 90% of the other reviews are all saying the same thing and they are spot on: this game presents a very good 'pre-modern' (TNG+) story, gets the atmosphere and everything exactly right, but wraps all of that in a very clunky and poorly optimized game.”
- “Although the game plays after The Next Generation, it captures the atmosphere of the first Star Trek series with Kirk and Spock very well.”
- “Whether that be making the content too action-oriented, losing sight of the humanism and optimism about the future which is so central to Trek's vision, or simply failing to capture the aesthetic and atmosphere of Star Trek and 'Trek science,' there's a lot of media out there that only gets it right in part, or perhaps not at all.”
replayability
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players noting limited value due to a lack of significant branching storylines and the inability to fast-forward through dialogue. While a few reviewers mention that different choices can lead to varied outcomes, many express skepticism about the overall impact of these choices on the narrative, suggesting that replaying may feel redundant. Overall, while there is some potential for replayability, particularly for those interested in exploring different choices, many players find it lacking in depth and longevity.
- “I consider this game very replayable too, since quite a few choices will lead to different outcomes and interactions as far as I can tell.”
- “These decisions ripple throughout the narrative, leading to branching paths and alternate outcomes that encourage replayability.”
- “It's decently long, there's a nice variety of characters, the story is interesting, and there's some replayability due to the multiple choices, if you want to run through it more than once.”
- “Replayability is quite limited.”
- “It doesn't really feel like it has much replay value because you get the sense that everything would probably work out the same way.”
- “Your actions have disappointingly little outcome on events; there is no branching storyline and therefore little replay value.”
grinding
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, with many describing the mini-games, stealth sections, and quick time events as frustrating and lacking in enjoyment. While some appreciate the narrative and thematic elements, the gameplay mechanics often feel like a chore rather than an engaging experience, leading to a general consensus that the game could benefit from a more streamlined approach.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The gameplay just feels like an excuse to make what would be a fine episode into a tedious game.”
- “Much of the gameplay is quite repetitive and tedious too and is not fun at all.”
- “The minigames are mostly just tedious and repetitive but the shooting gallery segments are entirely awful to the point that I would just die deliberately to be able to switch to story mode and clear them.”
humor
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The humor in the game is often derived from its unintentional comedic elements, such as awkward facial animations and jarring graphical issues that contrast with the serious tone of the narrative. Players found the clunky controls and bizarre character expressions amusing, likening the experience to a humorous television show rather than a traditional game. Overall, while some may view these aspects as flaws, many players embraced them as a source of entertainment, enhancing their enjoyment of the game.
- “I literally paused the game to write it down because I thought it was so funny.”
- “There is one bright side to the poor graphics: there are various moments of comic relief when the utter po-faced seriousness of the cinematic director's choices meets head-on with the hilariously poor graphics.”
- “The characters were interesting (even if their facial expressions were reminiscent of Mass Effect's funny faces) and they influenced and reacted to the decisions I made in a meaningful way.”
character development
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Character development in the game is generally praised for its depth and integration with the storyline, enhancing player engagement through meaningful choices. While some characters lack sufficient development, the overall narrative and interpersonal relationships are compelling, often drawing comparisons to quality storytelling found in Star Trek. Players appreciate the well-crafted arcs and the emotional investment they foster, despite a few inconsistencies in character design and development.
- “One of the game’s standout features is its attention to character development and interpersonal relationships.”
- “The story is top notch, and the character development is nice, too.”
- “Amazing character development, and trekkie flair.”
- “A lot of the cast doesn't get the character development they needed, which made me as the player less invested in most of them.”
- “On the note of character development, I wanted to add that two things really bugged me here.”
- “Some weird character development.”
monetization
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The monetization strategy of the game has been criticized as a quick cash grab, leading to a negative perception of the developers and their commitment to quality. Users express disappointment over the lack of promised features, suggesting that the game's financial model undermines its potential and reputation.
- “What a shame that these developers have chosen not to stand by their game, opted for a quick cash grab, and ruined their reputation in the process.”
- “Star Trek games are all over the place in terms of quality, and when I first saw this game come out on the Epic launcher, I brushed it off as another low-effort cash grab.”
- “But would the writing and, indeed, voice acting do it justice, or was this to be a dud, bioforming a big-name IP like the villains in its story, all for a quick cash grab?”