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 progression system that allows for exponential growth and keeps players engaged.
- The art and music are well-designed, enhancing the overall experience with a relaxing atmosphere.
- The developers are responsive and quick to address issues, showing commitment to improving the game.
- The game can be overwhelming at first due to the amount of information presented, making it difficult for new players to know where to start.
- Quality of life improvements are needed, such as better task automation and card management features.
- The game may feel short and lacks depth in its story, leading to a less engaging experience for some players.
- 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, leaving players to prioritize leveling up cards over following a cohesive plot.
“The story has a unique sci-fi theme that keeps you engaged throughout the experience.”
“While not a perfect match, the storytelling is reminiscent of other great narratives, offering a level of abstraction that intrigues.”
“The narrative is compelling enough to save you from excessive clicking, allowing you to focus on leveling up your 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 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 described as chill and enjoyable, complementing the art and enhancing the storytelling aspect of each card. Players appreciate how the music aligns with the game's themes and the implied narratives presented in the card captions.
“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 lack detail, making the game feel uninviting.”
- 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.”
