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Starship Commander: Arcade

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65%Game Brain Score
graphics, emotional
story, gameplay
67% User Score Based on 48 reviews

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Starship Commander: Arcade is a single player action adventure game. It was developed by Human Interact and was released on September 10, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Comfort And Input InfoSTARSHIP COMMANDER is a seated experience that lasts 10-20 minutes, has replayability based off what you say, requires you to speak English, and is comfortable for new and experienced VR players alike. Non VR-Players will need a combo headphone/headset microphone and a mouse for an optimal experience. Passion At All CostsIncluded as Free-DLC is the long form documentary Pas…

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67%
Audience ScoreBased on 48 reviews
graphics4 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • The game offers a unique and immersive experience with innovative use of voice commands and natural language processing, showcasing the potential of AI in gaming.
  • Despite its short length, the game is entertaining and serves as a fun tech demo, with good visuals and engaging voice interactions.
  • The accompanying documentary provides valuable insights into VR development, adding extra value to the purchase.
  • The game is very short, lasting only about 10-15 minutes, which many players feel does not justify the price.
  • 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 developed game, lacking depth and replayability.
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    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, leading to a mixed reception regarding its storytelling capabilities.

    • “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

    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

    The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with many users noting that they appear outdated and uninspired, despite some praise for specific visual concepts and realistic action. While some players appreciate the visuals as decent for a low-cost demo experience, others find them lacking and not up to modern standards. Overall, the graphics seem to detract from the potential enjoyment of the game.

    • “The acting is spot on, the graphics are beautiful and the action feels realistic.”
    • “With a 75% discount at $2, it's a good demo experience with okay visuals.”
    • “Cool concept, graphics are good, but $7.99 for 10 minutes of play isn't ideal; it could be a great game if it were complete.”
    • “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

    Reviews indicate a mixed perception of replayability, with some users suggesting that accommodating diverse approaches could enhance depth and replay value. However, others criticize the game for its limited content, describing it as a short tech demo that offers minimal replayability, primarily due to a lack of engaging dialogue and interactions.

    • “I think that accommodating different approaches would add depth and replayability.”
    • “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 for 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.”
  • emotional
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Users highlight the emotional impact of the game's AI, which creates an immersive experience by allowing players to engage in meaningful conversations. Despite concerns about the game's short length, the emotional connection fostered through interactive dialogue is praised, making it a recommended experience for sharing with others.

    • “I will recommend this game to others. Some people are not recommending it because of its short length, but 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! We need more experiences like this, and I can't wait to show it to my friends and family.”
    • “The emotional depth of this game is astounding. It truly connects with players on a personal level, making every interaction feel significant.”
    • “I was genuinely moved by the storyline and character development. The game evokes real emotions, making it a memorable experience.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The humor in the game is noted to be present, albeit inconsistent, as the AI's responses can be amusing despite their limitations. However, some reviewers express skepticism about the reliability of the humor, suggesting that it may not be a strong point overall.

    • “The humor in this game is genuinely hilarious, with clever writing that keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game uses absurd situations to create comedic moments that are both unexpected and delightful.”
    • “The witty dialogue and playful interactions between characters add a layer of humor that makes the gameplay even more enjoyable.”
  • stability
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the game's stability, noting that it effectively facilitates troubleshooting and helps them acclimate to the conversation mechanics, which enhances their immersion in the lore.

  • music
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is well-received, complementing the interesting storyline effectively.

    • “The story seems interesting, and the music is good.”
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Starship Commander: Arcade is a action adventure game.

Starship Commander: Arcade is available on PC and Windows.

Starship Commander: Arcade was released on September 10, 2020.

Starship Commander: Arcade was developed by Human Interact.

Starship Commander: Arcade has received mostly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its story.

Starship Commander: Arcade is a single player game.

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