Starport Delta

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Starport Delta is a single player real-time strategy game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by Cloudfire Studios and was released on March 27, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and mostly positive reviews from players.

"Starport Delta" is a space station building and management game. As the overseer, you must design, construct, and maintain a variety of modules and facilities to ensure the survival and prosperity of your space-faring colonists. Faced with numerous challenges, from rogue asteroids to hostile alien threats, players must balance resource allocation, research, and diplomacy to expand and defend their starport.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 100 reviews

gameplay6 positive mentions

grinding6 negative mentions

Starport Delta offers a challenging and strategic gameplay experience, requiring players to think critically and adapt their strategies to succeed.
The game features excellent graphics, engaging voice acting, and a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience.
The developers are highly responsive to player feedback and actively work on updates, showing a commitment to improving the game and engaging with the community.

Many players have reported bugs and stability issues, including problems with resource management and game mechanics that can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The game can feel tedious and simplistic at times, with a lack of depth in content and mechanics that may not satisfy players looking for a more complex experience.
Some users have experienced significant issues with the game's UI and tutorial, finding it lacking in clarity and detail, which can hinder the learning process.

gameplay
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of Starport Delta is accessible and easy to grasp, making it suitable for players without prior experience in space RTS games. The campaign serves as a larger tutorial, introducing mechanics progressively, while the zen and sandbox modes offer a relaxed building experience. However, players may encounter a learning curve and some UI limitations, and while the game is visually appealing and has a meditative quality, it could benefit from additional content and clearer explanations of advanced mechanics.
- “Its gameplay and mechanics are very easy to grasp, and because of that, I'm sure any player that picks it up who doesn't have a background with similar space RTS games (grid-based or not) will be able to understand and enjoy it.”
- “For those of you who wish to enjoy a peaceful, zen-like gameplay experience: Starport Delta offers the chance to play in easy sandbox or in zen sandbox!”
- “The mechanics are easy to jump into and you learn as you go; the graphics and sound are absolutely beautiful to experience, and the developers/community is so quick to jump in and answer any questions you may have!”
- “Probably the most troublesome thing was the somewhat lack of information from the UI than I would have preferred, and more advanced mechanics aren't explained in enough detail.”
- “In hard and easy sandbox, I would receive devastating blows to the station that were at times impossible to come back from within 20 days of gameplay.”
- “Though there are some bugs to work out, which they have been more than responsive to the community, it's a good game if you are looking to just chill and build a space station. However, there is a learning curve, so plan on restarting 10 times or so before you get the hang of it.”
music
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised for its quality, with many reviewers highlighting it as a standout feature that enhances the overall experience. The soundtrack is described as epic and rocking, contributing to a polished atmosphere that complements the game's visuals and gameplay. Players appreciate the ambient music, noting that it adds depth and immersion, making it one of the few games where they choose to keep the music on throughout their play.
- “A well-paced strategy builder (set in space!), Starport Delta's strengths lie in its original design, rocking music soundtrack, exceptionally witty humor, and balanced macro/micro management of resources.”
- “An absolutely beautiful brain teaser of a game with ambient music and several different ways to challenge yourself from the campaign to the sandbox.”
- “The visuals are an obvious highlight, but the music also adds a depth to the atmosphere that I didn't expect.”
- “The visuals are clean and polished, with well-detailed models, and the music adds another layer to the immersion of this game.”
- “Soundtrack and art are well polished.”
story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is generally viewed as simplistic and predictable, serving primarily as a tutorial that introduces gameplay mechanics through campaign missions. While the narrative may lack depth, it is complemented by appealing environments and a meditative gameplay loop. Players appreciate the campaign's role in transitioning to more challenging sandbox modes, though the uneven difficulty of missions can be a drawback.
- “The campaign missions are enjoyable though somewhat uneven in difficulty.”
- “The campaign works as a sort of larger, story-based tutorial, adding in additional buildings and mechanics as you progress through the missions.”
- “This is not a desperately complex game, and the attempt at a campaign storyline is fairly crude and predictable.”
- “- no proper mission or tutorial.”
- “The storyline in Starport Delta really is fantastic in multiple ways.”
graphics
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are consistently praised for their beauty, polish, and attention to detail, creating an immersive experience enhanced by well-executed audio and voice acting. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as a standout feature, with some noting the game's artistic appeal, particularly in its space setting. Overall, the combination of stunning graphics and atmospheric music contributes significantly to the game's allure.
- “The visuals are clean and polished, with well-detailed models, and the music adds another layer to the immersion of this game.”
- “The visuals are an obvious highlight, but the music also adds a depth to the atmosphere that I didn't expect.”
- “This game first caught my eye at PAX East 2019, mostly for being set in space and the beautiful artwork.”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is widely praised for its hilarity, particularly through clever quips and amusing scenarios, such as the ability to airlock a character. Players appreciate the integration of humor into the tutorials, which not only aids in learning but also enhances the overall experience, making it enjoyable and engaging. While the humor may not resonate with everyone, it is generally seen as a standout feature that adds charm to the game.
- “Being able to airlock grandpa is hilarious.”
- “While it may not strike everyone's sense of humor, the quips that go back and forth in the game are hilarious and sometimes caught me off-guard.”
- “I find it refreshing that the tutorial is done this way, and I hope other game companies adopt something similar, as the tutorial is included in the normal flow of the game and provides much humor while climbing the learning curve.”
grinding
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, often describing the process of building as slow and frustrating due to a lack of time control. Overall, it is viewed as an annoying chore rather than an enjoyable part of gameplay.
- “Annoying and very tedious process to build buildings.”
- “Simple, tedious, and unengaging.”
- “This is awesome! And then I was like, 'there is no time control, this is slow and tedious!'”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game has been criticized for being buggy, leading to a frustrating experience for players. Many users find the issues detract from overall enjoyment, making gameplay feel tedious and unenjoyable at times.
- “Buggy, boring, and rather annoying at times.”
atmosphere
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The atmosphere of the game is significantly enhanced by its stunning visuals and unexpectedly impactful music, creating a rich and immersive experience for players.
- “The visuals are an obvious highlight, but the music also adds a depth to the atmosphere that I didn't expect.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its high level of polish, with smooth performance and no reported bugs during gameplay.
- “The game is highly polished; everything runs smoothly, and I haven't seen any bugs in my playtime.”
- “The game is highly polished; everything runs smoothly, and I haven't seen any bugs in my playtime.”