StarShip Constructor

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StarShip Constructor is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by SSCTEAM and was released on July 19, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "StarShip Constructor" , players must design their own spaceships and use them to save a galaxy on fire, battling rebels and pirates. With over 20 modules available, players can customize their ships with features like fusion generators, energy tanks, armor, cargo holds, weapon slots, and shield systems. The game features exciting combat with fully destructible spaceships and gorgeous explosions.

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Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative ship-building experience, allowing players to customize their ships in various ways.
For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment, with some players enjoying around 20 hours of gameplay.
The explosions and visual effects are impressive, adding excitement to the gameplay.

The game feels unfinished and has numerous bugs, including game crashes and poor AI behavior, making it frustrating to play.
There is a significant lack of content, with no missions or quests, and players often face overwhelming pirate attacks even in supposedly safe areas.
The game has been abandoned by the developers, with no updates since 2019, leading many to consider it abandonware.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has been criticized for its numerous bugs, awkward movement mechanics, and a lack of meaningful impact from the skill tree, leading to a repetitive experience after 12-24 hours. While the building system shows potential and the game is considered entertaining at its price point, many players feel it requires significant improvements and additional content to enhance overall enjoyment. Overall, the game is seen as rough around the edges but with some promise for future development.
- “It's building system can take a bit of grinding and controls used to, there are many small things and optimizations that can make this game's building and gameplay in general so much better; if you're wondering what this game is most near currently, it is Reassembly (minus the factory).”
- “Still needs to add a lot of new gameplay; however, a very good game considering its price and where it is at now.”
- “Looks promising but not enjoyable yet and very rough, both in terms of UI and gameplay.”
- “Crude stuff, found massive bugs of multiple categories (gameplay, world consistency, UI) within the first hour.”
- “New modules, weapons, and gameplay elements go in virtually untested.”
- “12-24 hours of gameplay before things start to get repetitive.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from various performance issues and minor bugs that, while not game-breaking, hinder the overall experience. Players have noted that certain mechanics, such as the jump drive and combat systems, require optimization to function effectively, and the AI behavior can be problematic. Overall, significant improvements in optimization are necessary to enhance gameplay and reduce lag.
- “There are some performance problems and small bugs, but nothing game breaking.”
- “It's building system can take a bit of grinding and controls used to, there are many small things and optimizations that can make this game's building and gameplay in general so much better; if you're wondering what this game is most near currently, it is Reassembly (minus the factory).”
- “Mining script should be optimized, causes minor lag.”
- “The game is okay and has a lot to do, but a couple of bugs could be fixed. The jump drive block is useless at this current time and doesn't work when you have the fuel for it, so you're forced to use the jump gates. After playing for some time, your turrets and perks that affect your ship's combat performance, such as nukes, bombs, and the charging lasers, stop working. When you jump into a new zone, you're pretty much a sitting duck as other ships turn your tank of a ship into a flying block of scrap. Also, the AI is very derpy and has a habit of flying into me and telling me to stop hitting them when clearly it's them. After that, they start turning on me, which then turns into a battlefield.”
- “Mining script should be optimized; it causes minor lag.”
- “Optimization is needed for this game.”
stability
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent glitches and unresponsive AI, which hinder gameplay. While some users acknowledge these problems as typical for early access titles, they express frustration over game-breaking bugs that need urgent attention before they can recommend the game.
- “The AI can seem a little buggy sometimes, and it seems like skills stop working every now and then.”
- “I cannot recommend this game until game-breaking glitches like this are fixed.”
- “The tutorial works fine, but it freezes for about 10 seconds three or four times when you first enter the galaxy.”
grinding
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively slow and difficult, making it feel nearly unplayable for some. While the building system and gameplay have potential, the current grind for credits detracts significantly from the overall experience. Despite these frustrations, some users still appreciate the game's art style and combat mechanics, rating it positively overall.
- “Really slow and difficult grinding just to get credits.”
- “Relatively unplayable, and extremely grindy currently.”
- “But, at the same time, it's been six months, the game at its current state, as others say, is mainly unplayable due to how grindy it is.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is criticized for its lack of content, with no missions or quests available, leaving players feeling aimless. Additionally, the constant threat of pirate attacks, even in supposedly safe areas, detracts from the experience, while early quests are frustratingly distant.
- “There is a total lack of content (no missions or quests to accomplish at all), and you are constantly being jumped by pirates no matter where you are... even in 'safe sectors' with stations.”
- “But early 'easy' quests are many sectors away.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its brilliance and quality, enhancing the overall experience. However, players have noted that while they can turn off the background music, an unsettling ghostly whistling persists when the game is docked, which can detract from the enjoyment.
- “Brilliant sound and background music.”
- “You can turn the background music off, but when docked, you're still forced to listen to some eerie, ghostly whistling noise.”
graphics
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have improved significantly, with users noting that it now runs smoothly on mid-range hardware, such as an Intel i7 without a dedicated GPU. The art style is well-received, contributing positively to the overall experience, despite some complaints about excessive grinding.
- “I love the art style of this game; it really enhances the overall experience.”
- “The graphics are stunning and add a lot of depth to the gameplay.”
- “The visual design is impressive and makes the game world feel alive.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing while others experience frustration. This duality suggests that the comedic elements may not resonate with everyone.