Starwisp Hyperdrive
- April 3, 2024
- Ghost Cat Games
Get on SteamStarwisp 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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- The game has great potential and interesting concepts that could lead to an engaging experience in the future.
- The art style is appealing and evokes a sense of nostalgia, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
- Players appreciate the cozy life simulation aspects and the immersive environment of space exploration.
- The game currently lacks content, with repetitive tasks and a short main story that can be completed quickly.
- Navigation is cumbersome due to a large ship layout and a lack of clear directions, making it easy to get lost.
- There are numerous bugs and missing features, including a lack of tutorials and customization options, which detracts from the overall experience.
- music2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's music and sound design received criticism for being minimal, with a lack of background music and ambiance that contributed to a lifeless atmosphere. Players noted the quietness and limited sound effects, which detracted from the overall experience, though 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.”
“There were a few visible bugs, but I expected as much being an early access version.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect frustrating due to a lack of clear explanations for the farming function, making it difficult to understand and navigate without external help.
“The farming function has no explanations of how it works, and I can't find any help online.”
- story1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The story is criticized for being brief, with the main narrative lasting under five hours, leading to a lack of engaging content afterward, as players are left with repetitive delivery quests.
“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 story felt disjointed and lacked any real depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development was minimal, and the plot twists were predictable, leaving me disappointed.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users express a strong appreciation for the graphics, particularly praising the art style and the potential for creativity within the game. Overall, the visuals are seen as a highlight that enhances the gaming experience.
“I love the graphics; they are stunning and really bring the game to life.”
“The art style is fantastic and adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
“I can't wait to see how the graphics evolve as I progress through the game.”
