Starpoint Gemini 3

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Starpoint Gemini 3 is a single player open world role playing game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Little Green Men Games and was released on November 5, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

In Starpoint Gemini 3, play as captain Jonathan Bold and explore the open world of Gemini, completing various tasks such as fighting, mining, freelancing, and trading. Experience action-packed space combat using an array of weapons and skill buffs, and discover Bold's mysterious origins alongside your trusty drone, ADAH. Engage in exhilarating space exploration and uncover the secrets of abandoned ships and alien structures.

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Audience ScoreBased on 555 reviews

story79 positive mentions

grinding26 negative mentions

The game features enjoyable dogfighting mechanics and fast-paced combat.
Graphics are visually appealing, with beautiful space environments and ship designs.
The modular ship customization allows for a degree of personalization and upgrades.

The story and character dialogue are often cringeworthy and poorly written.
Mission variety is lacking, with repetitive tasks and limited interaction with NPCs.
The game feels incomplete, with many features from previous titles missing or poorly implemented.

story
506 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in "Starpoint Gemini 3" has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it short, shallow, and filled with cringe-worthy dialogue. While some appreciate the humor and lightheartedness reminiscent of classic space operas, others criticize the repetitive mission structure and lack of engaging character development. Overall, the narrative seems to struggle with depth and coherence, leaving players wanting more substantial content and variety in missions.
- “The main storyline is a good intro to the game and shows you how the mechanics work, but the real fun is in the open world mode.”
- “The writing is funny, the story is the right kind of cheesy, the combat is tight, and I like the characters.”
- “The campaign has an old-school sci-fi adventure plot and atmosphere; it's fun lighthearted stuff, which is a big plus to me.”
- “The universe is empty, the missions are boringly repetitive, and the story is disgusting.”
- “The character writing in the story is beyond cringe-worthy.”
- “The story is really pathetic, just bad all around; I wrote better plots in eighth grade than what's present here.”
gameplay
161 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the fast-paced dogfighting mechanics and open-world exploration, while others lament the removal of capital ship gameplay and strategic elements that characterized previous titles in the series. Critics have pointed out issues such as repetitive missions, simplistic controls, and a lack of depth in mechanics, leading to a feeling of monotony. Overall, while some find the gameplay enjoyable and reminiscent of classic space sims, others feel it falls short of expectations set by earlier entries in the franchise.
- “The gameplay itself is addictive, fast-paced, and delivers some intense space combat.”
- “Good story with a rich background and fairly deep lore, solid gameplay and flight mechanics, the game progression has always been well done with missions and levels that felt as if they were intelligently put together to both create an enjoyable experience and further the story.”
- “The controls and gameplay are quite different, but the gameplay can kind of help gloss over that.”
- “It leans into dogfighting and story, but abandons the massive capital ship and fleet gameplay that made fans like me fall in love with the series.”
- “Gameplay-wise it's not as deep as the X series or Elite, nor does it have a ton of nuances to flying.”
- “The gameplay feels simplified and monotonous.”
graphics
120 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players appreciating the improved visuals and immersive space environments, while others criticize them as dated and reminiscent of older titles. Many note that while the space graphics are decent, character models and animations fall short, leading to an overall impression of inconsistency. Despite some technical issues and a lack of advanced graphical settings, the game is still considered visually appealing by a segment of the player base.
- “The graphics are stunning.”
- “The narrative depth, dynamic gameplay, and stunning visuals melded seamlessly, making it a captivating space adventure that kept me hooked from start to finish.”
- “Game visuals have also improved over the older games, and ship models, planets, stations, are quite well done.”
- “Too much cartoonish and colorful graphics, going back to SPG2.”
- “Dated graphics, wooden voice acting, and a terribly written story make every mission a joke.”
- “The graphics feel mostly subpar and very uneven.”
humor
53 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its slapstick and cheesy elements, while others find it shallow and unfunny. Many enjoy the witty banter between characters, particularly the interactions between the captain and the ship's AI, which can be both amusing and irritating. Overall, while some players find the humor engaging and reminiscent of classic comedies, others feel it falls flat or becomes overly forced.
- “The game doesn't take itself too seriously unlike its previous iterations and is actually quite funny in parts.”
- “The writing is funny, the story is the right kind of cheesy, the combat is tight, and I like the characters.”
- “The main characters are total a-holes, so much so it starts out irritating then becomes hilarious in my opinion.”
- “Some really annoying, totally unfunny 'humorous' banter between him and his ship.”
- “The jokes fell flat and often felt forced, making the humor more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
- “I expected clever wit, but instead was met with repetitive and dull attempts at humor.”
music
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the games reviewed is generally praised for its quality and atmospheric contribution, often described as a blend of synthwave and cinematic influences reminiscent of composers like Ennio Morricone and Vangelis. While some players find the soundtrack beautiful and immersive, others criticize the selection as inconsistent, with certain tracks feeling out of place or overshadowed by less enjoyable combat music. Overall, the music stands out as a highlight for many, enhancing the gaming experience despite some mixed opinions on its integration within the gameplay.
- “The soundtrack is beautiful.”
- “Music is great, kinda like synthwave and Vangelis' Blade Runner combo from time to time, voiceovers are fine, weapon sounds, UI sounds also checked okay in my book.”
- “A great soundtrack, a weird mix of synthwave and Ennio Morricone now and then, makes you feel like a pioneer exploring the great beyond.”
- “I will play this game some more, but it is disappointing; poor music in combat, no help from supposed aides.”
- “Graphics are not bad, sound itself is of good quality, but music is poorly chosen; the scenario itself does not seem too good.”
- “- sound/music: 1/10”
grinding
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, often requiring them to complete the same missions multiple times to earn currency for upgrades. While some appreciate the relaxing nature of grinding alongside other activities, others criticize the lack of engaging content and the unbalanced nature of missions, leading to a frustrating experience. Overall, grinding is seen as a significant time investment that detracts from the enjoyment of the game.
- “I found it tedious.”
- “The story was kind of funny but not good enough to have me want to get through the really boring grindy gameplay.”
- “What little content there is is grindy, repetitive, and often wildly unbalanced.”
stability
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been widely criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and unfinished features that significantly hinder gameplay. Players have experienced issues such as buggy targeting, mission failures, crashes to desktop, and unresponsive ship controls, leading to an overall perception of the game as a "hot mess" that feels incomplete. While some users noted that it runs well on certain systems, the consensus is that the game is currently too unstable for an enjoyable experience.
- “Runs great on the deck!”
- “The game runs great on my PC, which is at least 5 years old.”
- “The campaign is so buggy.”
- “This is a hot mess of buggy crap.”
- “Several times during the main campaign, I crashed to desktop, and the 'mysterious signals' side quests were often very buggy, either being unable to complete them or spawning stacks of 5+ things right on top of each other, which sometimes had hilarious but game-breaking effects.”
optimization
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Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements since its early release, with many players reporting smoother performance and fewer bugs. However, some still experience occasional stuttering and graphical issues, particularly with draw distance and pop-in. As the game is in early access, players remain hopeful that ongoing updates will address these remaining concerns.
- “Performance is a noteworthy improvement over previous titles as well, with very few bugs that I’ve noted.”
- “Game has been optimized and I no longer have major frame drops for no reason; I get a solid 60 most of the time and I got a 4K display for Black Friday, so hey, that's actually pretty good.”
- “I’ve not had any technical issues and performance has been good.”
- “The boring fetch quests certainly don't help (they were a snoozefest even in Warlords), and the stuttering is making things even worse.”
- “Deep as a puddle, performance is bad, graphics aren't great, and the story and the main character are absolutely terrible.”
- “Low fps and graphic issues are going to keep the playtime for me a fair bit low until optimization; however, it is still in early access, so such issues are to be expected.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its immersive music, sound design, and rich visual elements, creating a dense and spooky environment that enhances the overall experience. While some players feel it attempts to capture the essence of other titles like Rebel Galaxy: Outlaw, opinions vary on its execution, with some noting a lack of depth. Overall, the combination of old-school sci-fi adventure vibes and appealing ship designs contributes to a soothing and enjoyable atmosphere.
- “The music, sounds, and overall amount of ships and stuff filling this enormous universe is awesome.”
- “Sound and atmosphere, this is where this game shines most for me.”
- “It looks really nice, the atmosphere is lovely and very soothing.”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is considered low, with users noting a lack of depth and creativity in gameplay that limits long-term engagement. While the freeroam mode offers some exploration opportunities, the absence of meaningful challenges and a dwindling mod community contribute to a perception of minimal replay value.
- “♾️ Replayability: endless combat scenarios.”
- “Game mode scenarios and replayability: Freeroam lets you explore the game on your own terms.”
- “Low replay value.”
- “It's a very simple game with not much replayability, really.”
- “I see no replay value in the sandbox, and the mod community gave up when the developers did.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of the game is largely criticized, with users expressing frustration over the poor controls, uninspiring story, and lackluster character design. The overall experience is described as boring and unengaging, with robotic voice acting contributing to a disconnect from the game's narrative.
- “Boring story, the fighting has no depth and very bad looking characters.”
- “Game design from 2012, models and animations from 2005, uninspiring gunplay, boring story, bland humor.”
- “Clunky movements, crashes, boring story with stupid lines and robotic voice actors.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is seen as a potential area for improvement, with the main character being perceived as cringy and the humor feeling forced. Reviewers express hope for more growth and depth as the story progresses.
- “The main character shows significant growth throughout the story, evolving in ways that feel authentic and relatable.”
- “I appreciate how the character development is woven into the narrative, making each decision feel impactful and meaningful.”
- “The journey of the characters is beautifully crafted, with their struggles and triumphs resonating deeply with players.”
- “The main character is a bit cringy, and some of the comedy feels forced. I hope to see some character development throughout the story.”
- “The character development is lacking, making it hard to connect with the protagonist.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and unoriginal, which really detracted from the overall experience.”