The Pegasus Expedition

68%
Game Brain Score Based on 266 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 266 reviews
story84 positive mentions
grinding16 negative mentions
  • The game features an engaging narrative that adds depth to the gameplay, making it feel unique in the 4X genre.
  • The tactical combat system allows for strategic decision-making, with various tactics influencing fleet positioning and engagement outcomes.
  • The visuals and art style are appealing, with well-designed characters and environments that enhance the overall experience.
  • The game suffers from numerous bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive UI elements that hinder gameplay.
  • The pacing is often slow, with long wait times for fleet repairs and resource generation, leading to a tedious experience.
  • Diplomacy and AI behavior are poorly implemented, making interactions feel unbalanced and frustrating, with allies often acting against player interests.
  • story298 mentions

    The game's story is a central focus, offering an engaging and intriguing narrative that many players found compelling, reminiscent of classic space operas. 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.”
  • gameplay106 mentions

    The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it engaging and fun, particularly appreciating the narrative and mechanics, while others criticize its clunky UI, lack of polish, and tedious combat encounters. Many reviewers note that the game feels more like a visual novel with light 4X elements, and while the core mechanics show potential, they require further refinement and quality-of-life improvements. Overall, the gameplay is described as straightforward yet grindy, with a need for better tutorialization and clearer mechanics to enhance the player experience.

    • “The gameplay is fun and engaging; however, it is not without its issues.”
    • “The actual gameplay and mechanics are excellent, just needs some UI polish.”
    • “It's got a good balance of detailed management but not too much micromanaging, a fun story to follow, and addictive gameplay.”
    • “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.”
    • “This feels like there might be a mechanically passable game, but the scenario layered over it is full of unclear communications and inexplicit expectations, and I'm just stumbling through getting frustrated every time things threaten to blow up in my face.”
  • graphics36 mentions

    The graphics of the game are generally praised for their appealing art style and pleasing visuals, contributing to an enjoyable experience, especially in battles and star systems. However, some users noted issues with character design variety, as many characters appear similar, and there are occasional graphical hiccups. Overall, while the visuals are considered polished and attractive, there are calls for more diversity in enemy artwork and character features.

    • “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 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 cut scenes 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.”
  • grinding16 mentions

    The grinding aspect of the game is frequently criticized for being tedious and frustrating, particularly in the mid and late game, where players feel punished for their success. The lack of clear feedback on failures leads to excessive save scumming and restarts, making progress feel sloggy. While the game's attritional warfare approach adds a sense of desperation, it often detracts from the overall enjoyment due to its clunky UI and poorly explained mechanics.

    • “I'm not sure I have the stamina to beat this game because of how sloggy and grindy it is.”
    • “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.”
    • “Fleet management and the combat part of the gameplay are rather straightforward and can be very grindy.”
  • optimization16 mentions

    The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some players experiencing minor performance bugs and long loading times, particularly on older or less powerful PCs. While a few users report smooth gameplay and no significant issues, others advise potential buyers with mid to low-tier systems to wait for further bug fixes and performance improvements before purchasing. Overall, the game's optimization appears to need attention, especially regarding its treatment of certain factions within the morality system.

    • “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 run the game.”
  • music16 mentions

    The music in the game is generally praised for its beautiful and climactic soundtracks that complement the visuals and voicelines, enhancing the overall atmosphere. However, some users note that the soundtrack feels somewhat limited for the genre, despite the quality of the tracks being high. Overall, the execution of the music is well-received, with many highlighting its effectiveness in fitting the game's environment.

    • “The soundtrack is beautiful and climactic, enhancing the visuals and voice lines.”
    • “The music fits the environment perfectly, creating an immersive experience.”
    • “The soundtrack is well executed, although it feels a bit limited for a game in this genre.”
    • “Only get a black screen with music.”
    • “Soundtrack is a bit limited for a game in this genre, although what is there is good.”
    • “Music fits the environment.”
  • stability10 mentions

    The game's stability is a significant issue, with frequent UI freezes and bugs that disrupt gameplay, particularly during the tutorial and cutscenes. Players have reported needing to restart multiple campaigns due to these persistent problems, leading to a frustrating experience overall.

    • “I've started 4 campaigns now and I've had to stop all of them for one reason or another because the game freezes.”
    • “Launch the game, start the campaign, watch a very buggy cutscene and then fade to black; I simply get stuck on a black screen.”
    • “The tutorial is buggy.”
  • replayability6 mentions

    The game offers solid 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 grand strategy or 4X games, this focus on narrative distinguishes it within the genre.

    • “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.”
    • “It’s 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.”
    • “My only critique is 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.”
    • “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.”
  • monetization2 mentions

    The reviews suggest that the game's monetization strategy could benefit from increased marketing efforts, including the creation of a fandom Wikipedia page and more advertising on social media platforms like X/Twitter, to enhance visibility and engagement.

  • humor2 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted to be entertaining, though its overall impact is considered minimal.

    • “The humor in this game is light-hearted and adds a fun twist to the gameplay.”
    • “The jokes and witty dialogue keep me laughing throughout my playthrough.”
    • “While the impact of the humor may not be significant, it definitely brings a smile to my face.”
  • atmosphere2 mentions

    The atmosphere is characterized by contrasting elements, featuring lush prairies that evoke a sense of beauty and vibrancy, juxtaposed with extreme cold that creates a stark and desolate environment. This combination results in a unique and immersive experience that enhances the game's overall mood.

    • “The game presents lush prairies, but the extreme cold makes it feel lifeless and devoid of atmosphere.”
    • “The environment is visually appealing, yet the extreme cold strips away any sense of immersion or atmosphere.”
    • “While the landscapes are beautiful, the harsh cold creates an atmosphere that feels empty and uninviting.”
  • character development2 mentions

    The reviews highlight that the character designs are visually appealing, suggesting a strong emphasis on aesthetics in character development. However, there is no mention of depth or growth in the characters themselves.

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