The Pegasus Expedition

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 133 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • graphics
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In "The Pegasus Expedition," lead a fleet of human survivors in a grand strategy game, exploring a new galaxy, establishing colonies, and waging interstellar war to ensure humanity's survival. Your decisions will significantly impact the story's outcome in this challenging and immersive sci-fi experience.

  • PC
  • Windows
  • Epic Games
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Reviews

68%
Audience ScoreBased on 133 reviews
story42 positive mentions
grinding8 negative mentions
  • Engaging narrative that adds depth to the gameplay, making it feel unique in the 4X genre.
  • Interesting mechanics for fleet management and combat, allowing for strategic decision-making.
  • Visually appealing with a well-designed interface and good sound design.
  • Numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive UI elements.
  • Combat mechanics can feel opaque and lack clarity, making it difficult to understand the outcomes.
  • Diplomacy and resource management systems are underdeveloped, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences.
  • story149 mentions

    The game's story is a central focus, offering an engaging and intriguing narrative that many players found compelling, reminiscent of classic sci-fi series. However, the execution is often criticized for being disjointed and poorly integrated with gameplay, leading to a frustrating experience where players feel railroaded through the plot. While some appreciate the depth and potential of the story, others find it lacking in character development and meaningful choices, resulting in a mixed reception overall.

    • “It's got a wonderful story to it and a lot of potential in terms of worldbuilding and mechanics - it just needs to have more attention put onto them both.”
    • “The story is deep and there is always something you have to deal with, decisions that need to be made, etc. I loved it!”
    • “I was drawn in by the first opening cutscene setting the story and I didn't stop until the closing credits.”
    • “The story is bland, so bland that at some points I just decided to skip it altogether.”
    • “Honestly, the story led me to a point where I just don't care if we win; I just want it to be over.”
    • “The game comes off as too disjointed; logic and events are clearly and completely sacrificed in service to the story.”
  • gameplay53 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and fun, particularly praising the combat mechanics and resource management. However, many have noted significant issues such as clunky UI, unclear mechanics, and a lack of polish, which detracts from the overall experience. While the game offers an intriguing story and potential for deeper mechanics, it often feels like a visual novel with light 4X elements rather than a fully realized strategy game.

    • “The gameplay is fun and engaging, however it is not without its issues.”
    • “It's got a good balance of detailed management but not too much micromanaging, a fun story to follow, and addictive gameplay.”
    • “The actual gameplay portion is simple but tense; warfare is truly about attrition, and as a logistics nerd, I love it.”
    • “While I found the story intriguing, the actual gameplay was very boring and poorly tutorialized.”
    • “I know the game is early access, but the core mechanics of the gameplay are poorly thought out, and the game feels like a slideshow in terms of how long you spend waiting for the end-turn button to let the other factions do their thing.”
    • “There is also somewhat obscure mechanics all over the place; for example, building on planets provides happiness, but just up to 100%, anything over is wasted.”
  • graphics18 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and pleasing visuals, contributing to an enjoyable experience. However, some reviewers noted issues such as lack of variety in character designs and occasional graphical hiccups. Overall, while the visuals are considered beautiful and polished, there are criticisms regarding repetitiveness and simplicity in certain aspects.

    • “The visuals, the design, the pace of the game are excellent.”
    • “Pegasus Expedition is fun, has pleasing graphics, and has that typical 'just one more turn' addictive quality to it!”
    • “I like the art style; the cutscene animations may look 'simple', but when you zoom in on the different star systems and especially during battles, the game is actually really pretty.”
    • “If you are a turn-based 4X fan, you should probably buy this game; it's good even if it might not seem like it in the first 10 minutes due to clunky UX, Unity slowness, and all the humans seeming to have the same face in the artwork.”
    • “Since the decisions have no effect, the cutscenes should at least wow you with the art, but the art style is also boring and plain.”
    • “Even in the artwork shown on the Steam store page, you can see the characters have the same nose, eyes, and eyebrows.”
  • grinding8 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized for its tediousness, particularly in mid to late-game stages, where players face a clunky UI and a lack of clear feedback on failures. While the grinding nature of warfare adds a sense of desperation to the gameplay, it often leads to a frustrating experience marked by excessive save scumming and repetitive tasks, such as unit repairs and fleet management. Overall, the game presents a steep learning curve that can deter players due to its punishing mechanics and poorly explained systems.

    • “I'm not sure I have the stamina to beat this game because of how sloggy and grindy it is.”
    • “Fleet management and the combat part of the gameplay are rather straightforward and can be very grindy.”
    • “I really like this game; unfortunately, one of the main issues with it is the slow scope creep to tediousness and punishment for success. The more successful you are, the more tedious the game gets, and the more you get punished.”
  • optimization8 mentions

    Overall, the game's optimization is a mixed bag; while some players report smooth performance and minimal bugs, others express disappointment with its handling on mid to low-tier PCs, citing significant performance issues and long loading times. Many users suggest waiting for further updates and bug fixes before purchasing, especially for those with older hardware.

    • “I'd love to see this game get more attention, as it deserves it, and perhaps this will aid it in becoming better optimized and fleshed out.”
    • “The game runs smoothly and it feels optimized; I have yet to run into any bugs as you can see I have less than an hour in the game as of this writing.”
    • “As I said, I'm not running the most powerful (or even recent) gaming PC out there, but for this game to be this poorly optimized is a major disappointment.”
    • “My advice to those that are hesitating to buy this game but only have mid/low-tier PCs is to wait until a fair bit of bug fixes and performance enhancements are made by the dev team.”
    • “Even after lowering all settings and deactivating everything that hampers performance, I'm only just able to play.”
  • music8 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its beautiful and climactic soundtracks that complement the visuals and environment effectively. However, some users note that the soundtrack feels somewhat limited for the genre, despite the quality of the music being high. Overall, the execution of the soundtrack is well-received, with some highlighting it as a standout feature.

    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and climactic, perfectly complementing the visuals and voice lines.”
    • “The music fits the environment exceptionally well.”
    • “There is an amazing soundtrack that deserves more recognition, even if it's somewhat limited for a game in this genre.”
    • “Only get a black screen with music.”
    • “The soundtrack is a bit limited for a game in this genre, although what is there is good.”
    • “Music fits the environment.”
  • stability5 mentions

    The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent UI freezes and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly during the tutorial and cutscenes. Players have reported having to restart multiple campaigns due to these persistent problems, leading to a frustrating experience.

    • “I've started 4 campaigns now and I've had to stop all of them for one reason or another because the game freezes.”
    • “For example, it happens often enough where the UI freezes and there's nothing you can do... and this is early in the game.”
    • “Launch the game, start the campaign, watch a very buggy cutscene and then fade to black; I simply get stuck on a black screen.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    The game offers decent replayability due to its multiple choices and scenarios, allowing for more than one playthrough. While its story-driven campaign may not provide the infinite replayability typical of other 4X games, this focus on narrative distinguishes it from similar titles.

    • “Despite it being story-based, there are enough choices and ways to play that you can definitely get more than one playthrough, and with the scenarios, it has good replayability.”
    • “While its story campaign might not be as endlessly replayable as other 4X games, the focus on story does set it apart from other titles in the genre.”
    • “My only critique is that you typically want infinite replayability in grand strategy/4X games.”
    • “Its story campaign might not be as endlessly replayable as other 4X games, but the focus on story does set it apart from other genre titles.”
    • “Once you complete the campaign, there isn't much incentive to dive back in, as the gameplay feels repetitive.”
    • “The lack of varied scenarios and outcomes makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
  • monetization1 mentions

    Reviews suggest that increased marketing efforts, including the creation of a fandom Wikipedia page and enhanced advertising on platforms like Twitter, could improve the game's visibility and potentially its monetization strategy.

  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted to be present but not particularly impactful, providing a lighthearted experience without significantly influencing the overall gameplay.

    • “The impact may not be very high, but it's genuinely funny.”
    • “The humor in this game is delightful and keeps you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates humor in unexpected ways, making every moment enjoyable.”
  • atmosphere1 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by a stark contrast between lush prairies and extreme cold, creating a unique and immersive environment that enhances the overall gaming experience.

    • “The game features lush prairies, but the extreme cold and lack of atmosphere make it feel lifeless.”
    • “Despite the beautiful landscapes, the atmosphere is completely undermined by the constant feeling of isolation.”
    • “The environments are visually appealing, yet the overall atmosphere is dull and fails to engage the player.”
  • character development1 mentions

    While the character designs are praised for their visual appeal, there is little mention of depth or growth in character development, suggesting that the focus may be more on aesthetics than on evolving narratives.

    • “The character designs are really cool.”
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