Stellar Overload

59%
Game Brain Score Based on 181 reviews
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  • graphics
  • gameplay
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"Stellar Overload" is a Science Fiction Role Playing game that offers a sensational story and delightful visuals in a cubic planet playground. Play solo or with a friend in 2-player co-op mode, exploring different planets to unlock new technologies and progress in the main quest to free the planet Merx from robots. Customize your character, engage in quest-related dialogues, and monitor quest objectives in real-time.

  • PC
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Reviews

59%
Audience ScoreBased on 181 reviews
story21 positive mentions
stability6 negative mentions
  • The game has a unique and refreshing concept, allowing players to explore cubic planets and experience different gravity mechanics.
  • The visuals are stunning, with beautiful landscapes and a charming art style that enhances the overall experience.
  • There is a lot of potential for the game, with interesting mechanics and features that could make it a standout title if further developed.
  • The game has been abandoned by the developers, leading to a lack of updates and unfinished content, which leaves players feeling frustrated.
  • Many players have reported significant bugs and performance issues, including crashes and graphical glitches that hinder gameplay.
  • The story mode is short and lacks depth, with limited content that can be completed quickly, leaving players wanting more.
  • story95 mentions

    The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and well-integrated into the gameplay, while others criticize it for being short, confusing, or poorly designed. Many users express a desire for a longer narrative and improved quest instructions, as well as a more seamless crafting experience. Overall, while the foundation for an interesting story exists, players feel it needs further development and polish to enhance their experience.

    • “I simply love this game: the story is awesome, the triangular shapes create a beautiful landscape and the possibilities are endless.”
    • “The story so far is good and a great showpiece for what the game can do; fan-made levels could be awesome.”
    • “Even in an early access release, the story is polished and engaging.”
    • “The main downsides here are there's nothing much to do when you've finished the story quest.”
    • “It's just not fun... it's like bad Minecraft with a ton of reading where voiceovers could be done... the storyline isn't interesting and you find yourself clicking through and just guessing.”
    • “Currently there isn’t a huge amount of content in the game past the first part of the story.”
  • graphics25 mentions

    The game's graphics have received mixed reviews, with many praising its unique art style, stunning visuals, and aesthetic appeal. However, players have also reported significant performance issues, including glitches and bugs, which detract from the overall experience. While the graphics can be impressive on capable systems, the game's lack of updates and optimization has left some users frustrated.

    • “I loved the unique art style and concept.”
    • “The visuals are stunning, the variety of blocks is uncanny, the crafting system is amazing.”
    • “First thing I noticed was the beautiful graphics and scenery, which perfectly suited the story and gameplay.”
    • “The game also runs very poorly with an immense amount of graphical issues and bugs.”
    • “I'm having to play on a lower graphic setting and I have a pretty decent rig, so I'd like to see some performance increases, but it is early access, so we can hope for the best.”
    • “Overall, my only complaint is that I've got to play on a lower graphic setting.”
  • gameplay24 mentions

    The gameplay is generally enjoyable and features innovative mechanics, particularly with its cube world design, but suffers from clunky feedback loops and a lack of depth due to limited items and repetitive tasks. Players appreciate the smooth mechanics and beautiful graphics, yet express frustration over the game's short story mode and the absence of essential features like landing mechanics. Overall, while the game shows potential and offers fun building and exploration elements, it feels incomplete and could benefit from further development.

    • “Simply put, it's a fun game to play for a few hours, and the mechanics of having a cube world is a novel idea.”
    • “I just overall enjoyed the mechanics and systems in the game, and wish there could have been more.”
    • “The gameplay itself is definitely smooth.”
    • “The gameplay feedback loop feels clunky and a little messy.”
    • “All the game needs is a landing mechanic… it’s also possible to get stranded in space between worlds, which is highly annoying.”
    • “If you are looking for exploration or action (FPS) gameplay, you might want to look elsewhere, or wait for launch.”
  • stability7 mentions

    The game exhibits notable stability issues, including frequent glitches, buggy vehicles, and occasional lag and freezing, which can detract from the overall experience. However, players still find enjoyment in building and exploring, particularly in creative mode, despite these technical shortcomings.

    • “It runs great on my system.”
    • “The game is incredibly stable, with no crashes or bugs.”
    • “I've experienced smooth gameplay without any interruptions.”
    • “While still a little buggy, the game provides hours and hours of fun during building and exploring the environment.”
    • “Also, vehicles are crazy buggy and just disappear or break immediately.”
    • “It lags and freezes.”
  • optimization7 mentions

    Overall, the optimization of the game is a mixed bag; while some players experience smooth gameplay on high-end machines, others report performance issues, particularly in dungeons and during planet loading. There are calls for better network optimization and improvements for mid-range systems, especially given the game's early access status. Occasional stuttering and performance spikes have also been noted, indicating room for enhancement.

    • “Seems like this could be optimized for an i7 with hyperthreading.”
    • “Granted, I'm playing on a machine that just doesn't experience slowdowns or sync issues in anything, although I believe another player in my game is having some trouble when loading planets. It needs some network optimization at least.”
    • “I'm having to play on a lower graphic setting, and I have a pretty decent rig, so I'd like to see some performance increases. But it is early access, so we can hope for the best.”
    • “Performance is bad.”
  • grinding6 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, particularly in the early stages where the default digger's limitations hinder progress. The need to repeatedly gather resources from previous planets feels excessive, and the lack of farming options further diminishes the incentive to engage in traditional grinding activities, as resources are readily available in abundance. Overall, the grinding experience is seen as a significant detractor from enjoyment.

    • “There is no farming from what I've seen, so I was forced to explore.”
    • “Grinding in this game encourages exploration and discovery.”
    • “The lack of traditional farming mechanics makes the grinding experience feel fresh and engaging.”
    • “Although it has some cool ideas, many of the systems just don't work. For example, how tedious it can be to simply mine a few specific blocks.”
    • “Having to reacquire the equivalent of all the previous planet's resources on the next was too tedious for me.”
    • “My biggest complaint is that the early game digger can only remove one block at a time. I know this will be upgraded as I progress, but I really feel like the default digger should be able to remove a 2x2. Spam clicking to get through all these walls the game says I need to dig is incredibly tedious and is making the early game way more unenjoyable than warranted. The devs should just change this.”
  • music4 mentions

    The music in the game is widely praised for its gorgeous soundtrack and captivating Zelda-like qualities, enhancing the overall experience. However, some players noted a jarring moment where the peaceful ambiance is interrupted by an unexpected sound resembling a doorbell.

    • “The soundtrack is gorgeous!”
    • “The music and sounds were amazing.”
    • “I love the peaceful music, although there is a random part that sounds like a doorbell going off.”
    • “The music feels very generic and lacks any memorable melodies.”
    • “The soundtrack is repetitive and doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
    • “The music is often drowned out by sound effects, making it hard to appreciate.”
  • atmosphere3 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is generally well-received, with players appreciating the distinct environments in various zones, particularly the engaging design of the first "donjon" and its maze-like structure. However, some users suggest that the addition of atmospheric distance fog could enhance the overall experience.

    • “The atmospheres in the different zones are nice, and I really enjoy the first dungeon with its small maze.”
    • “This game would benefit from a little atmospheric distance fog.”
    • “Nice atmosphere.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players feel that the lack of additional modes, such as a survival mode, limits the game's replayability, suggesting that such features could enhance the overall experience and make the game more engaging over time.

    • “I wish they had at least added a survival mode as a quick patch; it would make the game so much more enjoyable.”
    • “Once you complete the main story, there's really no incentive to play again.”
    • “The lack of diverse endings or choices makes replaying feel pointless.”
  • humor1 mentions

    Players find the humor in the game to be a standout feature, particularly enjoying the comedic elements associated with the character "ccop," which adds to the overall enjoyable and stable gameplay experience.

    • “Nice to play, completely stable, the humor is very funny.”
    • “The game's humor had me laughing out loud at every turn.”
    • “I love how the witty dialogue keeps the gameplay light and entertaining.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The emotional aspect of the game is perceived as lacking depth or impact, with some users feeling that it fails to resonate meaningfully. Overall, it seems to prioritize gameplay mechanics over emotional engagement.

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