StarShip Constructor

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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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Single-Player

54%

Audience ScoreBased on 190 reviews

music2 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and creative ship-building experience, allowing players to customize their own starships.
For its low price, the game provides a decent amount of entertainment, with some players enjoying around 10-20 hours of gameplay.
The explosions and combat mechanics are visually appealing and can be satisfying when executed well.

The game is plagued by numerous bugs, including crashes and issues with AI pathfinding, making it frustrating to play.
There is a significant lack of content, with no missions or quests, leading to repetitive gameplay and a feeling of abandonment by the developers.
The user interface and controls are clunky and poorly designed, with many players reporting issues with navigation and functionality.

gameplay
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
14%
68%
18%
Gameplay reviews highlight significant issues, including numerous bugs and a lack of polish, particularly in movement mechanics and the building system, which requires grinding. While the game shows potential and offers some entertainment value, many players find it repetitive after 12-24 hours and feel that the skill tree lacks meaningful impact. Overall, the game is seen as rough around the edges but may improve with future updates.
- “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
19%
62%
19%
The game suffers from various performance issues and minor bugs that hinder the overall experience, though none are deemed game-breaking. Players have noted that the building system and AI require significant optimization, as certain features like the jump drive and combat mechanics become ineffective over time. Overall, there is a consensus that improvements in optimization are essential for enhancing gameplay and performance.
- “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.”
- “So optimization is a must.”
- “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
100%
The game's stability is a significant concern, with users reporting frequent bugs and game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay. While some players acknowledge that it is in early access and can tolerate occasional issues, many feel that the game is not recommendable until these stability problems are addressed.
- “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.”
- “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
100%
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, indicating a mixed reception.
- “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
50%
50%
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
50%
25%
25%
The game's music has been 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
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The graphics of the game have received positive feedback, with users praising the art style and overall visual quality, especially after recent performance improvements that reduced lag. Despite some initial issues, players now report smooth gameplay on mid-range systems, contributing to a favorable impression of the game's visual presentation.
- “Amazing graphics.”
- “Amazing graphics.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is described as inconsistent, with some players finding it amusing while others experience frustration. Overall, it seems to evoke mixed reactions regarding its comedic elements.

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4h Median play time

7h Average play time

3-15h Spent by most gamers

*Based on 10 analyzed playthroughs

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