The Fleet
- June 16, 2017
- Choice of Games
Get on SteamIn "The Fleet" , you are at the center of an interactive novel, where your choices shape the story. As an earthling, you must reclaim your home world from invasive aliens with the help of untrustworthy allies and a growing arsenal. Your decisions will dictate your role upon returning home, whether as a military dictator, a prisoner of war, or the president of a puppet state, in this thrilling space adventure.
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Reviews
- The game offers a fun journey despite its short length, allowing for multiple playthroughs with different strategies.
- The writing is generally well done, with choices that can lead to unique endings and some impact on the story.
- For fans of science fiction, the game provides an enjoyable experience reminiscent of classic series like Battlestar Galactica.
- The story is significantly shorter than expected, leading to a lack of depth in both plot and character development.
- Choices often feel inconsequential, with many decisions resulting in similar outcomes regardless of player input.
- There is a lack of meaningful character attachment and social elements, making it difficult for players to invest in the story.
- story14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has been criticized for being significantly shorter and feeling incomplete, with many elements feeling underutilized or irrelevant. While it starts with potential reminiscent of "Battlestar Galactica," it devolves into illogical episodes where player choices have minimal impact on the overall narrative, leading to a predictable and unsatisfying experience. However, some players found value in multiple playthroughs, appreciating the concise and engaging storyline despite its flaws.
“I think this is an excellent story and well told.”
“3x playthroughs = 130 minutes of solid interesting storyline.”
“The story reminded me of Battlestar Galactica at first, but as the story went on it turned into strange episodes with no logic in them, decisions that feel like they are not affecting the plot pretty much at all.”
“Unfortunately, this story is not only significantly shorter, it also feels incomplete.”
“The story is fast-paced to the point of being rushed.”
“The story itself is bland and predictable.”
- replayability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game offers limited replayability, as players find the initial experience enjoyable but too brief, leading to diminished interest after the second playthrough.
“While I did somewhat enjoy the first playthrough, it was too short and the replay value is nearly nonexistent after the second playthrough.”
“The game lacks any meaningful choices or variations, making subsequent playthroughs feel repetitive and dull.”
“After completing the game once, there’s little incentive to return, as the story and gameplay don’t change significantly.”
- character development1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Reviews indicate a lack of character development, with players noting an overwhelming number of characters that detracts from meaningful growth and engagement.
“There is no character development, and the game is overloaded with too many characters.”
“The lack of character development really detracts from the overall experience.”
“With so many characters and no real development, it's hard to connect with anyone in the game.”
