The Sentient

About

"The Sentient" is a space-exploration game where you play as an artificial intelligence, tasked with aiding mankind's failing space exploration plans. You can recruit a crew, alter your ship, and perform research to improve technology. Procedurally-generated sectors of space and encounters with aliens add to the unpredictability of your journey. Your decisions can mean life or death for your ship and crew.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

34%

Audience ScoreBased on 119 reviews

gameplay4 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

The game has a lot of potential and interesting concepts.
Some players find the gameplay engaging and appreciate the unique take on crew management.
The art style and graphics have been noted as appealing by some players.

The game has been abandoned by the developers, leaving it in a broken and unplayable state.
Many players report severe bugs and crashes, making it frustrating to play.
The transition from 2D to 3D has been poorly executed, leading to a loss of gameplay quality and mechanics.

gameplay
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
22%
61%
17%
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some players finding it boring and awkward due to significant changes from 2D to 3D, particularly in object placement mechanics. However, others appreciate the engaging battle system and interesting story, noting that the gameplay is smooth and optimized despite some dated graphics and annoying mechanics. Overall, it presents a blend of innovation and frustration.
- “The gameplay is quite different from most games, but at the same time, it can be considered a bit innovative.”
- “The battle gameplay is engaging, and the story is interesting and immediately draws you in from the instant you start the intro.”
- “The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay seems very smooth and optimized.”
- “The actual gameplay is a boring yawnfest in every regard.”
- “The game made some massive changes and not for the better, and many mechanics are just plain weird.”
- “The game went from 2D to 3D, and when making rooms and placing objects, it becomes awkward since you cannot rotate them.”
graphics
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
50%
21%
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with some players feeling that the transition from 2D to 3D (or 2.5D) has resulted in a visually unappealing experience that lacks charm and feels dated. While the art style of certain elements, like the ship's interior, is appreciated, the overall combination of perspectives is criticized. Despite these concerns, some users note that the graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay remains smooth and optimized.
- “The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay seems very smooth and optimized.”
- “The art style of the ship's interior is appealing, particularly the combination of 2D and isometric perspective.”
- “The graphics are passable but seem to lack charm and oddly seem dated.”
- “I can usually overlook dated graphics for gameplay, but this one makes it hard.”
- “Meh, the new graphics for this game ruined it for me.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is plagued by severe stability issues, with numerous bugs rendering it nearly unplayable. Players report significant interface problems and erratic behavior, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences, particularly within the first few minutes. Caution is advised for potential buyers due to these persistent issues.
- “The game had some promise in the beginning but was extremely buggy that it was unplayable.”
- “Caution: if you are going to purchase this game, beware that it may be buggy; I discovered this within the first 10 minutes of playing it.”
- “It's horrendously buggy too, from interface screw-ups to weird behavior, and sometimes just straight up getting screwed because your crew will be unable to enter rooms to do things like sleep or use the bathroom.”
story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is captivating from the very beginning, effectively drawing players in with an engaging introduction and maintaining interest throughout the gameplay. Overall, the narrative is described as intriguing and well-developed.
- “The battle gameplay is engaging, and the story is interesting and immediately draws you in from the moment you start the intro.”
- “The game has an interesting storyline.”
- “The battle gameplay is engaging, and the story is interesting and immediately draws you in from the moment you start the intro.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express disappointment with the humor in the game, specifically criticizing the combat mechanics for lacking comedic elements and suggesting that they need significant improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “Combat should really be reworked; it's not funny at all.”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game somewhat tedious at times, but the balance of luck and winning keeps them engaged and motivated to continue playing.
- “The grinding feels excessive and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “I found myself spending too much time grinding for resources instead of enjoying the gameplay.”
- “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it hard to stay engaged with the game.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, the game is praised for its solid graphics and sound, with users noting that the gameplay is very smooth and well-optimized.
- “The graphics and sound are solid, and the gameplay seems very smooth and optimized.”