Starship Commander: Arcade

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"Starship Commander: Arcade" is a space combat simulation game that puts you in the role of a starship commander. With its immersive 360-degree cockpit view and fast-paced action, you'll need to strategize and make quick decisions to emerge victorious in intense space battles. The game features both single-player and multiplayer modes, allowing you to test your skills against AI or human opponents.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

67%

Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game offers a unique and innovative use of voice recognition technology, providing an immersive experience that feels like conversing with a real NPC.
Despite its short length, the game showcases a lot of potential for future development in interactive storytelling and AI integration in gaming.
The accompanying documentary provides valuable insights into the VR industry and the development process, making it a worthwhile addition to the purchase.

The game is very short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, which many players feel does not justify the price, even when on sale.
Voice recognition is often unresponsive and requires very specific phrases, leading to frustration and limiting player interaction.
Overall, the game feels more like a tech demo than a fully realized game, lacking depth and replayability.

story
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
72%
14%
The game's story is seen as a promising glimpse into the future of interactive storytelling, with potential for deeper immersion and player-driven narrative choices. However, many reviewers feel the current story is too short and lacks depth, often repeating the same mission without substantial content. While the concept of using voice commands to influence the narrative is intriguing, the execution leaves much to be desired, making it feel more like a tech demo than a fully realized story experience.
- “It's like a hint at the future of interactive storytelling, where the game boundaries get thinner while the immersion gets thicker.”
- “Imagine diving into the game's universe, learning more about its backstory, and even experimenting with how to interact with the AI.”
- “It is a great introduction to using your real voice to decide where the story and dialogue will go, instead of choosing between multiple choice text options.”
- “Has many said before me, it's really a tech demo, you don't get to play the story, you play its trailer.”
- “It's not fun and the story is non-existent.”
- “The game would've been okay if the story was longer.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
37%
38%
The gameplay features innovative voice-controlled dialogues and a gaze-based shooting mechanic, allowing for a unique interaction with NPCs and enemies. While the absence of a response list enhances the immersion in dialogue trees, the overall experience is limited, offering only 20-30 minutes of content, suggesting players should consider purchasing it at a discount.
- “Beyond troubleshooting and easing players into the game's conversation mechanics, it offers a perfect chance for deeper lore immersion.”
- “It is quite unusual and bold that the game doesn't provide a list of possible responses, making the exploration of dialogue trees feel like an actual game mechanic.”
- “The gameplay consists of voice-controlled dialogues with NPCs and a passable on-rail gaze-based shooter.”
- “Beyond voice recognition, gameplay is also performed by looking at enemy ships to target your weapons, and occasionally leaning left or right to dodge attacks.”
- “Granted, buy this on a major discount as there is only about 20-30 minutes at most of gameplay.”
graphics
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
57%
43%
The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some users noting that they are outdated and uninspired, while others appreciate the beautiful visuals and realistic action. Overall, the graphics are seen as a weak point, especially considering the short gameplay duration and the price point.
- “The acting is spot on, the graphics are beautiful and the action feels realistic.”
- “With a 75% discount at around $2, it's a good demo experience with okay visuals.”
- “Cool concept, graphics are good, but the price of $7.99 for 10 minutes of play is not ideal; it could be a great game if it were a complete experience.”
- “Visuals are quite outdated now, and most of them sadly can't be improved by cranking up supersampling.”
- “The graphics were quite poor; I didn't really know what to say. It felt scripted in a bad way.”
- “The graphics are uninspired.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
100%
Reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with some users suggesting that incorporating diverse approaches could enhance depth and replay value. However, others criticize the game for being overly short and lacking meaningful interactions, resulting in limited replayability overall.
- “I think that accommodating different approaches would add depth and replayability.”
- “The game offers a variety of choices that significantly enhance its replayability.”
- “Each playthrough feels unique, making me want to dive back in for more.”
- “I think that accommodating different approaches would add depth and replayability, even if Pearson wouldn't approve.”
- “There is a lack of replayability.”
- “Sadly, while a very cool concept, it is just a very short tech demo with some replayability, perhaps another 10 minutes or so. While this is accurate on the store page, it doesn't make up for the lack of dialogue you can have with the NPC. Not very impressed at all.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability is enhanced by effective troubleshooting and a smooth introduction to its conversation mechanics, which not only improve gameplay but also facilitate deeper immersion in the lore.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the interesting storyline effectively.
- “The story seems interesting, and the music is captivating.”
- “The soundtrack perfectly complements the gameplay, enhancing the overall experience.”
- “The music sets an incredible atmosphere, making every moment feel immersive.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users highlight the emotional impact of the game's AI, which creates an immersive experience by responding to players in a meaningful way. Despite concerns about the game's short length, the ability to engage in conversation with the AI fosters a unique emotional connection, making players eager to share the experience with others.
- “I will recommend this game to others. While some may not recommend it due to its short length, the AI and the language made me feel something new in VR. Talking to the game and having it respond to me in a meaningful way was incredibly immersive. Thank you for this experience; I can't wait to share it with friends and family.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is noted to be inconsistent, with some AI responses eliciting laughs despite their limitations. However, the overall effectiveness of the AI in delivering humor is questioned, leading to mixed feelings about its reliability.
- “The humor in this game is genuinely hilarious and keeps you entertained throughout.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and clever puns.”
- “The comedic timing of the characters adds a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”