Starcremental
- July 26, 2024
- Blazing Nebula
Get on SteamAdventure is calling! Choose your Mission and a Captain, Crew and Ship. Take Actions to advance through their story cards. Actions boost your Action Speed for this run, and completing cards increases it permanently. Once your Action Speed is high enough you will complete Missions, permanently increasing your Maximum Morale. Keep an eye out for positive events that will make the game clock run q…
Reviews
- The game features a clever incremental mechanism that keeps players engaged while allowing for progress without constant attention.
- The art and music are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience, and the hints of stories related to each card add a nice touch.
- The progression system is satisfying, with slow initial progress that accelerates as players invest more time, leading to a rewarding gameplay loop.
- The memory buffer system is overly simplistic, making automation more difficult towards the end of a playthrough.
- Quality of life improvements are needed, such as better task automation and card presets to streamline gameplay.
- The game can be confusing at first, requiring time to understand the mechanics and how everything interconnects.
- story3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The story is described as minimal and lacking depth, primarily serving as a backdrop for gameplay rather than a compelling narrative. While it features a sci-fi theme, the focus is more on mechanics and clicking rather than engaging storytelling. Overall, it feels more like a framework for gameplay than a fully realized narrative experience.
“The story has a unique sci-fi theme that keeps you engaged throughout the experience.”
“While not a perfect match, the storytelling shares similarities with other notable games, offering a level of abstraction that intrigues players.”
“The narrative is compelling enough to save time on unnecessary clicks, allowing players to focus on leveling up their cards after completing the main mission.”
“There is the husk of a story to follow, but mostly it's just about clicking things with a sci-fi theme.”
“Not a perfect match by any means, but similar in terms of storytelling and level of abstraction.”
“Saves a lot of clicks; then the main mission is done, and I only need to level all the other cards.”
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized as engaging and unique, particularly due to its "plan" mechanic, which adds depth to the idler experience. While some players may not complete the game, they find the mechanics compelling enough to maintain interest.
“I did not finish the game, but I have played it enough to understand the flow. I think it's a good idler with mechanics unique enough to grab your attention.”
“The gameplay features a unique 'plan' mechanic that adds depth and strategy.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“The controls are unresponsive, which leads to frustrating moments during gameplay.”
“The mechanics are poorly explained, leaving players confused about how to progress.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its chill and enjoyable quality, complementing the art and enhancing the storytelling elements associated with each card. Players appreciate how the music and implied narratives create an immersive experience.
“The art and the music really fit, and the hints of stories related to each card are a nice touch.”
“Chill, nice music, enjoying the implied stories in the captions of the cards.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users appreciating the AI-generated visuals while considering them a reasonable trade-off for the game's price. Overall, the visuals are seen as a positive aspect, despite being less traditional.
“I really appreciate the visuals; they are stunning and add a lot to the overall experience.”
“The graphics are absolutely breathtaking, making every scene a visual delight.”
“The art style is unique and captivating, enhancing the immersion in the game world.”
“The graphics look outdated and lack the polish expected from modern games.”
“The character models are poorly designed and feel lifeless.”
“The environments are bland and fail to create an immersive experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly due to the repetitive nature of using the same card presets across multiple episodes, which can lead to a lack of engagement and variety in gameplay.
“Personally, I play the same preset of cards for the first, second, and third episodes, and it is tedious to change them every time.”
“The grinding feels endless and repetitive, making it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
“I find myself doing the same tasks over and over again, which really takes away from the enjoyment.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its clever and funny copy for positive and negative events, as well as officer actions, which adds an entertaining layer to the gameplay experience.
“The dialogue is filled with witty one-liners that had me laughing out loud.”
“The humor in the game is sharp and clever, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
“The quirky character interactions and absurd situations kept me chuckling throughout my playthrough.”
