Starwisp Hyperdrive

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Starwisp Hyperdrive is in early access - you might encounter bugs, and sections still being completed. Let us know in the Steam forums or our discord server about bugs and feedback! To check out what other features are coming soon, see the early access section above. You've inherited a spaceship! But there's one or two teeny tiny little problems.... It's a bit of a fixer upper. It has a bad reput…

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Play Modes

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

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 20 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

music2 negative mentions

The game has excellent potential and interesting concepts that could lead to a great experience in the future.
Players appreciate the cozy life simulation aspects and the art style, which evoke nostalgia.
There are many placeholders for future content, indicating that the developers have plans for expansion and improvement.

The game currently lacks content, with repetitive tasks and a short main story that can be completed in under five hours.
Navigation is cumbersome due to a large ship layout and a lack of clear directions or a helpful map.
As an early access title, the game suffers from bugs, missing tutorials, and feels more like a technical demo than a fully realized game.

music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The music aspect of the game has received criticism for its lack of background music and minimal sound effects, leading to a feeling of emptiness and quietness. Many players noted that the absence of ambiance detracted from the overall experience, although some expressed hope for improvements in future updates.
- “With no background music and very little ambiance or sound effects, it made the game feel dead.”
- “It was a bit on the quiet side, with not much background music or sound effects for text readouts, and a few visible bugs, but I expected as much being an early access version and I'll be excited to come back for more.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players express frustration with the grinding aspect of the game, particularly noting the lack of clear explanations for the farming function, which makes it difficult to understand and utilize effectively.
- “The farming function has no explanations of how it works, and I can't find any help online.”
story
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The story is criticized for being extremely short, taking less than five hours to complete, and lacking depth, as players are left with only repetitive delivery quests afterward.
- “I was able to complete the main story (if you can even call it that) in less than five hours, and afterwards, there is nothing but repetitive delivery quests.”
- “The main story felt incredibly short and lacked depth, leaving me with nothing but monotonous tasks to complete afterward.”
- “After finishing the main story in under five hours, I was left with a sense of emptiness, as all that remained were tedious and repetitive side quests.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express a strong appreciation for the game's graphics, particularly praising the art style and eagerly anticipating future developments and creative possibilities within the game.
- “I love the art style and can't wait to see how it evolves as I progress through the game.”
- “The graphics are stunning, and I'm excited to explore what I can create and do within this beautiful world.”