Starway Fleet

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Starway Fleet is a single player and multiplayer casual simulation game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by StormCube Games and was released on August 29, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

"Starway Fleet" is an action-packed space fighter simulator, where players can engage in various missions such as interception, reconnaissance, and rescue. The game features single-player and multiplayer modes for up to 3 players, with exciting quick missions, custom battles, and survival modes available. Experience epic space battles and immersive combat with optional VIVE support and HOTAS.

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Audience ScoreBased on 118 reviews

story8 positive mentions

replayability2 negative mentions

The game features impressive graphics and delivers instant giant space battles, reminiscent of classic titles like Wing Commander.
It offers enjoyable dogfighting gameplay with a decent flight model, making it a good choice for fans of space shooters.
The game has potential for growth, with players expressing hope for modding support and additional content in the future.

The controls are often described as unplayable, with issues like lag, imprecision, and a frustrating targeting system.
There is a lack of content, with only a few missions available and no overarching story or progression system.
Many players report bugs and technical issues that hinder gameplay, leading to a feeling of an unfinished product.

story
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is criticized for being minimal and lacking a cohesive narrative, with only a few loosely connected missions and no cutscenes. Players express a desire for a more elaborate campaign and additional content, noting that while the missions can be enjoyable, they often feel disconnected and simplistic. Despite these shortcomings, some players appreciate the fun of the missions and hope for future expansions that could enhance the storytelling aspect.
- “I really hope this is successful so they can make a more elaborate story campaign.”
- “It does lack a traditional campaign, and it's a shame given how immersive the missions available are, but with the custom mission settings, the co-op, and the various difficulty levels - there's more than enough content to justify the admission price.”
- “A friend and I played the first two missions of the campaign, which seems surprisingly long (not necessarily a bad thing).”
- “The story and voice acting are so simplistic and melodramatic it makes me cringe; but if it's your first VR flight simulator, it's alright.”
- “It has no story, just a bunch of missions, but that is okay for the price.”
- “10 'campaign' missions only loosely sewn together; just intro text, no cutscenes.”
gameplay
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players praising the large-scale space battles and nostalgic references to classic titles like X-Wing, while others criticize the clunky controls, lack of progression, and minimal enemy diversity. Many users express a desire for improvements, such as better control mechanics and modding options, indicating that while the core concept is appealing, the execution leaves much to be desired. Overall, the game shows potential but requires significant enhancements to fully realize its ambitions.
- “Hope this game reaches completion, gameplay feels very good so far.”
- “The gameplay reminds me of X-Wing vs. Tie Fighter.”
- “The gameplay is great, it reminds me of the X-Wing series.”
- “Without any sort of progression system to sink your teeth into, and not that much diversity of enemies, this game tries to stand on the strength of its core gameplay alone.”
- “The trailer looks amazing and the game truly looks fantastic, but sadly the gameplay isn't good.”
- “Game mechanics are clunky, and the story and voice acting are so simplistic and melodramatic it makes me cringe; but if it's your first VR flight simulator, it's alright.”
graphics
28 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received generally positive feedback, with many users praising the detailed interiors of ships and immersive visuals that enhance the fast-paced gameplay. While some players noted that the graphics are not ultra-realistic, they still evoke nostalgia for classic space shooters and contribute to an engaging experience. Overall, the visuals are considered a strong point, though there are suggestions for further improvements and customization options.
- “The graphics are great, the interior of the fighter and the hulls of the other ships are detailed and the action is fast-paced.”
- “It's got riveting graphics that immerse you in outer space, so take O2 with you when playing.”
- “Like going back to the decent, Freespace, Tachyon: The Fringe, and Starlancer days but with better graphics!”
- “If I had to rate it, I'd give it an average 5/10 as the graphics, voice acting, and sound effects look and sound great, but the lack of fully customizable control remapping just kills the experience for me.”
- “This game definitely plays like an arcade shooter, not a flight simulator; but the graphics and cockpit make it look very dated.”
- “It reminds me very much of a virtual reality version of old DOS games like Tie Fighter and Terminal Velocity; even playing it with a 360 gamepad was immersive as hell despite not having ultra-realistic graphics.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally well-received, with a soundtrack inspired by alien movies that enhances the arcade action feel reminiscent of the Ace Combat series. While some players find the in-game music to be unremarkable, it effectively supports the gameplay and adds to the immersive experience with engaging comm chatter. Overall, the sound design is considered adequate, contributing positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The soundtrack is inspired by alien movies, great.”
- “It has that 'arcade action in sim's clothing' feel that made the Ace Combat series so enjoyable, with all the epic music and engaging comm chatter that puts you right in the middle of things.”
- “Sound, voice, music is okay.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game demonstrates strong stability, with users reporting a bug-free experience, good frame rates, and no crashes or glitches. It runs smoothly on a variety of systems, making it accessible and reliable, especially for an early release. Overall, players have not encountered significant issues, contributing to a positive perception of its stability.
- “Good frame rate, no glitches or crashes, clear tutorial.”
- “Bug free and runs on almost anything.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's performance is commendable, even on older hardware, but there are areas for improvement, such as the lack of a statistics screen and readability issues with the HUD during fast movements. Users believe these aspects can be optimized for a better experience.
- “The performance of the game was also good, which is definitely a plus as I'm playing on a 3-year-old PC.”
- “Also, when turning around fast, the HUD is hard to read, but these can be optimized, I believe.”
- “There is no statistics screen to rate your performance.”
- “When turning around quickly, the HUD is hard to read, but I believe these issues can be optimized.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players express a sense of disconnection and frustration with the game's emotional impact, citing its simplistic mechanics and jerky movements as contributing factors to a queasy experience. The low-resolution visuals and absence of grand set pieces further diminish emotional engagement, leaving users feeling detached from the game world.
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its significant lack of replayability, which some users describe as a unique attribute. This suggests that once completed, players may not find compelling reasons to revisit the game.
- “Another unique attribute would be the heroic lack of replayability.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate space combat games that offer an immersive cockpit view, but they often find the grinding aspect tedious, particularly when it involves complex control setups. Overall, while the cockpit experience is enjoyable, the grinding can detract from the overall gameplay.
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is praised for its strong emotional impact and immersive qualities, despite the current lack of content. Players feel that the game's ambiance effectively captures the intended mood, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The game is a bit lackluster in content right now, but the feeling and atmosphere are there.”