Stardust Tycoon

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Stardust Tycoon is a single player action game. It was developed by petskull and was released on June 17, 2018. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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Audience ScoreBased on 19 reviews

stability3 negative mentions

The game offers a lot of configurable options and a variety of activities, including trading, missions, and exploration, which can keep players engaged for hours.
The retro style and smooth animations provide a nostalgic feel reminiscent of classic space sims, appealing to fans of the genre.
The loan and stock market systems add depth to the gameplay, providing unique mechanics not commonly found in similar games.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including game-breaking issues that can hinder progress and affect save files.
The user interface is poorly designed, making navigation and mission selection cumbersome and frustrating for players.
Core gameplay mechanics, such as combat and movement, are lacking, with no strafing options and unresponsive controls that detract from the overall experience.

story
23 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a mix of engaging narrative elements and frustrating mission mechanics. Players appreciate the expansive universe and variety of quests, including trading and bounty hunting, but criticize the mission selection interface for its lack of clarity and the potential for repetitive quest logs. Overall, while the game offers a compelling adventure reminiscent of classic titles, the execution of its mission system detracts from the storytelling experience.
- “One of the starting missions requires you to talk to someone in order to start your story.”
- “You can trade goods or stocks, try to follow the story or do just some side missions, upgrade your spaceship and go for a bounty hunt.”
- “That said, I've played far too many sandbox simulator games and may just have too high expectations; if you want to play the game primarily for the story told, this may just be the game for you.”
- “The mission select component needs some serious work.”
- “It makes taking missions a serious chore.”
- “You can actually talk to him as many times as you want, and take the quest over and over, leading to you having multiples of the same quests in the log.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game has received significant criticism for its stability, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Many feel that the level of jankiness is unacceptable, especially given the game's price point.
- “Tried to love it as a fan of these types of games starting with Escape Velocity, but it's just way too buggy for this price point.”
- “Just way too jank, and too buggy for this price point.”
- “Too buggy.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the core mechanics as lacking depth, while others rate it moderately at 7.5/10, noting it as a light space simulation with limited gameplay elements.
- “Gameplay: 7.5/10”
- “It's a light space sim with limited gameplay elements.”
- “Right now, the core mechanics of this game are lacking.”
- “It is a light space sim with limited gameplay elements.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The graphics received a score of 6.5/10, with users noting that while the visuals are somewhat dated, the user interface is easy to read and functional. Overall, the graphics are considered acceptable but not particularly impressive.
- “The graphics are decent, and the UI is easy to read.”
- “While the graphics are a bit dated, they still have their charm.”
- “The graphics are a bit dated.”
- “The graphics are okay, but the UI is easy to read.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game has received a mixed response, with users rating it a 6/10, indicating that while there is music and sound present, it is generally considered to be just average or "ok."
- “Music and sound: 6/10.”
- “I can confirm that there is music and sound.”
- “The music is just okay.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be repetitive and reminiscent of other titles in the genre, suggesting a lack of innovation in its mechanics.
- “It's grindy, and you've probably played this type before.”
- “The grinding feels repetitive and lacks any real reward.”
- “I spent hours grinding, but it just felt like a chore with no payoff.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for 4K screens, leading to subpar visual performance and potential issues for players using high-resolution displays.
- “The game is not optimized for 4K screens.”
- “Performance issues persist, especially on higher resolutions.”
- “The graphics settings are poorly optimized, leading to significant frame rate drops.”