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The Fleets of Sol

44%Game Brain Score
graphics
gameplay, story
44% User Score Based on 64 reviews

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"The Fleets of Sol" is a real-time strategy game set in space. Command your fleet, mine asteroids, and battle rival factions for control of the galaxy. With a focus on strategy and customization, build and upgrade your ships to create the ultimate armada.

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44%
Audience ScoreBased on 64 reviews
graphics6 positive mentions
gameplay8 negative mentions

  • The game has a reasonably nice basic concept, focusing on fleet management and capital ship battles.
  • Some ship designs are visually appealing, and the game depicts desolate space well.
  • There is potential for improvement, with regular updates and a developer that listens to player feedback.
  • The gameplay is repetitive and lacks depth, often feeling like a mobile app rather than a full PC game.
  • Controls are clunky and unintuitive, making it difficult to manage units effectively during battles.
  • The game feels unfinished, with numerous bugs, a poor user interface, and limited graphical fidelity.
  • gameplay
    30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay of "The Fleets of Sol" has been criticized for being overly simplistic and repetitive, resembling a mobile app rather than a deep space RTS experience. Players noted a lack of freedom in gameplay mechanics, with limited strategic options and frequent instances of unengaging scenarios, such as warping into empty sectors. While some appreciated the rogue-like progression and moments of tension, the overall consensus is that the gameplay fails to deliver a satisfying or engaging experience.

    • “A rogue-like gameplay progression as you jump to subsequent sectors deciding whether to return to home base and salvage what you have acquired (and take a break to repair with your constantly-changing fleet) or continue making jumps to different situations (akin to Darkstar One's sector jumping, arriving, being attacked immediately, etc.) adds some panicked moments trying to take down an opposing fleet, as you wait for your abilities to level up.”
    • “After finding the storyline behind Battle of Sol and the overall gameplay to be enjoyable, I figured I would give this one a try as well.”
    • “Each sector you jump into is more difficult, but still the gameplay involves the same set of actions.”
    • “The gameplay was dumbed down and it looked a lot like a mobile app, and apparently the developers suddenly realized this and removed it from Steam.”
    • “I could not understand why the fighter ships that I built seemed to be missing although they never got destroyed, and generally the gameplay becomes very repetitive, very fast.”
    • “The gameplay loop is very limited, with the player directing around handfuls of ships at a time to try and either complete an objective or last a minute.”
  • graphics
    26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics in the game are generally considered passable and somewhat dated, with issues such as resolution bugs when switching between fullscreen and windowed modes. While the overall design is appreciated, many reviewers feel that the graphical fidelity lacks the polish and complexity seen in other titles within the space genre. Despite these shortcomings, some players enjoy the visual aspects, particularly in the context of deep space battles, and note that improvements are being made.

    • “The game has a nice overall design; however, as far as graphical fidelity goes, other games in the space genre (X series, Rogue Galaxy, etc.) will likely have impressed for their initial visuals more. However, the ability to move the camera pretty much anywhere you want (simple pan, dolly, rotate features are present and easy to use) allows you to frame the action any way you want.”
    • “What is present may be a bit thin on complexity, and the graphics could use a little more polish or higher resolution/more effects/lights, etc. However, what is present is quality entertainment, especially if you are a fan of deep space sci-fi and capital ship battles.”
    • “The graphics are also nice for this type of game, and it does seem like it is only going to get better.”
    • “The graphics are passable, but dated, and they create a bug when snapping from fullscreen to windowed where the windowed resolution 'squishes' the image to maintain the setting from widescreen.”
    • “Graphics could certainly be better.”
    • “Sometimes the graphics on certain ships disappear after a sector jump.”
  • story
    22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with players noting that many missions are poorly designed or broken, lacking clear objectives and meaningful content. While some enjoy the overarching concept and connections to the previous game, "Battle of Sol," they feel that the current state of the story and mission structure requires significant improvement and additional development. Overall, players suggest waiting for further updates before fully engaging with the narrative elements.

    • “I picked up this game on sale for only 1.99 after having played its other separate/side game, The Battle of Sol (a game in the same universe I also recommend, but with strictly space flight combat, no RTS, and chapter-based storylines).”
    • “After finding the storyline behind The Battle of Sol and the overall gameplay to be enjoyable, I figured I would give this one a try as well.”
    • “Some missions are broken and don't work.”
    • “I wouldn't mind seeing a story element added, even if it is a separate purchase.”
    • “As it stands, the buttons don't work when you press them; you get no briefing or mission goals as to what you are supposed to be doing.”
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is generally considered decent, but the sound effects are criticized for being distorted and overly noisy, leading to a low overall rating of 4/10.

    • “Music is decent, but the sound effects are 'noisy', as in the sound being distorted.”
    • “Music/sound: 4/10”
  • stability
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players report significant stability issues, including game-breaking glitches that hinder gameplay, particularly in the early access phase. While some acknowledge the presence of bugs as expected in early access, the frequency and severity of these issues have raised concerns about the game's overall stability.

    • “It's game breaking glitches like these that need to be fixed ASAP.”
    • “It's game breaking glitches like these that need to be fixed ASAP.”
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