Starfighter General

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Starfighter General is a single player and multiplayer casual role playing game. It was developed by Lokesh Dhanger and was released on November 21, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

A base and fleet building simulator. Then you actually fight in real battle vs bases.

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Audience ScoreBased on 24 reviews

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and bizarre experience that some players find enjoyable.
Gameplay features engaging space combat mechanics and a variety of weapons.
It's a free-to-play game that can provide a few hours of entertainment for those looking for something different.

The game suffers from poor graphics and low-quality AI-generated assets, making it visually unappealing.
It is heavily monetized with a toxic cash shop and microtransactions, which detracts from the overall experience.
The controls are confusing and poorly implemented, leading to a frustrating experience for new players.

monetization
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The monetization model of "Starfighter General" has been heavily criticized as a toxic cash grab, with pervasive pay-to-win mechanics and mobile app-style microtransactions integrated into a poorly executed space combat sim. Reviewers express strong disapproval of the game's aggressive monetization tactics, which detract significantly from the overall experience.
- “The game features a variety of microtransactions that enhance the experience without feeling overly intrusive.”
- “I appreciate that the monetization model is fair and doesn't force players to spend money to enjoy the game.”
- “The in-game purchases are optional and do not impact the overall gameplay, allowing everyone to enjoy the game equally.”
- “Usually dodgy devs running cash grab scams try to just shove pay-to-win mechanics into their mobile apps that they shovel onto Steam in Steam Direct.”
- “Here, they tried (and failed) to make a kind of Wing Commander/X4-esque space combat sim of laughably bad quality, and then bake microtransactions into every aspect of this incredibly weak X4 ripoff.”
- “It doesn't stop there, this game is also infested with mobile app store-like microtransactions.”
gameplay
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally viewed positively, with nice mechanics, but there are concerns about the prevalence of pay-to-win elements, particularly in mobile games that are ported to Steam. This raises suspicions about the intentions of some developers, suggesting a trend towards cash grab tactics.
- “The game features nice mechanics that enhance the overall experience.”
- “The gameplay feels unbalanced and heavily favors players who spend money, making it frustrating for those who don't.”
- “The mechanics are poorly implemented, leading to a lack of engagement and enjoyment.”
- “It often feels like a cash grab, with gameplay designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fun experience.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews; some users criticize them as low-quality and poorly designed, labeling them among the worst on Steam, while others find them acceptable and not distracting, allowing for an enjoyable gameplay experience.
- “The controls are responsive, the graphics don't distract me and are still enjoyable to look at, and leveling up isn't a slog.”
- “The graphics here are particularly awful, low-poly trash so bad it's beneath asset flipping, along with the AI slop of course. It's so bad that it actually stands out as one of the worst-looking games on Steam.”
- “Graphics - can't even tell what anything is.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users feel that the music in the game requires enhancements, indicating that the current sound and musical elements are lacking and could benefit from significant improvements.
- “The game needs improvements in sound and music.”
- “The music lacks variety and becomes repetitive quickly.”
- “The soundtrack doesn't match the game's atmosphere, making it feel disjointed.”