Stardust Tycoon
- February 2, 2022
- petskull
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PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a lot of configurable options and a variety of quests, making it enjoyable for players who like exploration and customization.
- It has a retro feel reminiscent of classic space sims, with smooth animations and a decent user interface.
- Players appreciate the depth of gameplay, including trading, ship building, and a good adventure story.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs, including issues with saving and loading, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
- Core mechanics are criticized for being simplistic and lacking essential features like strafing and effective combat controls.
- The graphics are considered dated and not optimized for modern displays, detracting from the overall visual experience.
- story10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The game features a variety of story quests and mission types, including trading, law enforcement, and spaceship battles, providing players with numerous options for progression and ship development. While it may appeal more to those who enjoy a rich narrative, it also offers a vast universe to explore, reminiscent of classic titles like Elite Frontier. Overall, players find the story engaging and look forward to deeper exploration and larger missions.
“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.”
“See it as a 2D remake of the old Elite Frontier game, but with a good adventure story!”
“There are many quests to fulfill, and a big universe to explore.”
“The story quests feel limited and repetitive, lacking depth and variety.”
“The mission types are restricted to a message board and a bounty board, which makes the gameplay feel monotonous.”
“If you're looking for a game primarily focused on storytelling, you might be disappointed as the narrative doesn't seem to engage deeply.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 67 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some users criticizing the core mechanics as lacking, while others rate it moderately at 7.5/10, noting that it offers a light space simulation experience 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.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics received a score of 6.5/10, with users noting that while the visuals are acceptable, they appear somewhat dated. However, the user interface is praised for its readability.
“The graphics are decent, and the user interface is easy to read.”
“While the graphics may feel a bit dated, they still have their charm.”
“The graphics are a bit dated.”
“Graphics: 6.5/10.”
“The UI is easy to read.”
- music3 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- -33 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received a mixed response, with a rating of 6/10, indicating that while it is present and functional, it is generally considered to be just average or "ok."
“The music is okay.”
“Music and sound: 6/10.”
“I can confirm that there is music and sound.”
“The music is just okay.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
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 found the grinding to be tedious and not engaging at all.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is reported to be poorly optimized for 4K screens, leading to subpar visual performance and clarity.
“The game is not optimized for 4K screens.”
“Performance issues make it unplayable on higher resolutions.”
“The graphics settings are poorly optimized, leading to significant lag.”
