Void Crew
- November 25, 2024
- Hutlihut Games
- 6h median play time
In Void Crew, a 1-4 player co-op First Person Space Adventure, you and your crew must power your spaceship and face chaotic dangers in deep space. Brave the void to bring order to the galaxy and encounter hostile aliens, desperate scavengers, and various space hazards on thrilling missions. Man your roles on the ship, perform repairs, and utilize space station weaponry in this epic space battle.
Reviews
- Fun and engaging gameplay, especially with friends.
- Great mix of roles that keeps all players busy and involved.
- Beautiful graphics and immersive atmosphere.
- Repetitive missions and lack of ship persistence can diminish long-term enjoyment.
- Bugs and performance issues can disrupt gameplay.
- Solo play is challenging and not as rewarding as playing with a full crew.
- story984 mentions
- 10 % positive mentions
- 85 % neutral mentions
- 5 % negative mentions
The story aspect of "Void Crew" is largely criticized for its lack of depth and narrative engagement, with many players noting that the game feels more like a series of repetitive missions rather than a cohesive campaign. While the missions themselves offer varied objectives and require teamwork, they often lack meaningful context or progression, leading to a sense of monotony. Players express a desire for a more robust storyline and persistent elements that would enhance the overall experience and investment in the game world.
“Void Crew's story revolves around 'the hollow,' adding mystery to each mission.”
“The game really nails the intense, high-stakes space missions where everyone has to pitch in to keep the ship together and survive.”
“The missions are varied and are different enough to keep things interesting and challenging.”
“It's just a short campaign with a few types of random missions leading up to a boss.”
“The missions feel very copy-paste, so the missions themselves feel like a repeat again and again.”
“The progression is absolutely horrible; you kit out a ship and by the end of a successful mission, your ship is reset to the base level for the next mission, besides some dumb leveling-based meta-progression, you earn nothing by completing a mission successfully, no gold, no guns, no resources.”
- gameplay412 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Void Crew" is characterized by its cooperative mechanics, requiring players to assume different roles on a spaceship, which fosters teamwork and communication. While the core gameplay loop is engaging and reminiscent of titles like "Deep Rock Galactic" and "Sea of Thieves," many players find it repetitive and lacking in depth, particularly in mission variety and enemy mechanics. Despite some bugs and a steep learning curve, the game shows promise with its solid mechanics and potential for future content expansion.
“The gameplay loop is a lot of fun and very simple at the surface.”
“Void crew has a satisfying gameplay loop, and shows a lot of promise with frequent updates.”
“The core gameplay loop is really solid and gives everyone the opportunity to do something they find engaging.”
“I think my biggest aggravation has been feeling like I understand very little about the mechanics of the enemies and different mission events.”
“The gameplay is repetitive and quickly becomes monotonous, with little variation in mission objectives and a lack of meaningful choices to be made.”
“The latest update has completely killed gameplay for me, to the point where I haven't even opened the game in over a month.”
- graphics116 mentions
- 45 % positive mentions
- 53 % neutral mentions
- 3 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many players praising the stunning visuals, immersive atmosphere, and detailed celestial bodies that enhance the sci-fi experience. However, some users have reported performance issues, graphical bugs, and a lack of optimization, which detracts from the overall experience. While the aesthetic is generally appreciated, there are calls for improvements in certain areas, such as anti-aliasing and character customization options.
“The graphics are visually stunning, with nebulae, distant stars, and mysterious planets rendered in beautiful detail.”
“The visuals and atmosphere are top-notch, making you feel like you’re right in the middle of a sci-fi adventure.”
“The graphics are top-notch, with stunning planetary landscapes, cosmic phenomena, and detailed spacecraft designs that make you feel like you're in a sci-fi blockbuster.”
“The graphics are lackluster and fail to truly immerse players in the vast and mysterious universe that the game attempts to create.”
“The graphics leave something to be desired, looking very outdated for a game released in September of 2023.”
“Unfortunately, there were a lot of graphical errors.”
- stability108 mentions
- 3 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 97 % negative mentions
The game is currently plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, including freezing, lagging menus, and game-breaking issues that can disrupt gameplay. While many players acknowledge these problems as typical for an early access title, they express hope for improvements as developers continue to address stability concerns. Overall, the game's stability is considered poor, with frequent desync issues and performance hiccups, but it remains enjoyable, especially when played with friends.
“It's not bug-free, but given that the devs have been steadily squashing bugs since the release into early access.”
“Runs great, looks great, and is pretty damn stable.”
“It's Sea of Thieves, but it loads and is not buggy.”
“The game is a bit of a buggy mess.”
“In its current state, it has too many game-breaking glitches.”
“It's a barely-playable buggy mess.”
- optimization71 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 54 % neutral mentions
- 28 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization is widely criticized, with many players reporting severe performance issues, bugs, and inconsistent frame rates that hinder gameplay. While some users note improvements and enjoyable aspects, the consensus is that significant optimization is still needed, especially for mid to low-end systems. Many players express hope for future updates to address these performance concerns, as the game shows potential despite its current state.
“An early access game that actually is fun, playable, optimized, gets updated, devs listen to the community, and the community isn't absurdly toxic.”
“For the most part, everything runs smoothly and the game has been decent to my PC; I get hiccups on loading, but that's really it.”
“Great price, solid mechanics that are well thought out, and only some minor performance issues and glitches.”
“Performance is complete shit.”
“Desperately needs a performance overhaul.”
“This game is one of the most poorly optimized games I've played in a long time.”
- humor42 mentions
- 98 % positive mentions
- -5 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The humor in this game is a standout feature, with players frequently highlighting its comedic elements and the joy of playing with friends. The chaotic interactions, quirky graphics, and funny bugs contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere, making for memorable moments filled with laughter and camaraderie. Overall, the game successfully blends humor with challenging gameplay, creating a fun and engaging experience.
“Just don’t blame me if you end up laughing so hard you forget to dodge that asteroid.”
“It's a game that truly shines when played with friends, creating memorable moments of triumphant successes and hilarious failures.”
“There's tons of bugs that have left me frozen inside the walls of lonely space stations while my friends zip around fighting for their own lives, among other things, and it somehow manages to be funny every time.”
“Leave it to the players to poke fun at themselves, because when games try to be funny, it just feels like a weird, unfunny third wheel trying to hang out with us that nobody likes.”
“The humor in this game falls flat and often feels forced, making it more cringeworthy than entertaining.”
“Instead of clever jokes, the game relies on tired clichés that fail to elicit any genuine laughter.”
- grinding23 mentions
- 4 % positive mentions
- 13 % neutral mentions
- 83 % negative mentions
The grinding aspect of the game is a mixed bag; while many players appreciate the engaging complexity and rewarding progression reminiscent of titles like Warframe, others find it can become tedious and repetitive, particularly when grinding for upgrades or cosmetics. The cooperative gameplay helps mitigate some of the grind, but the overall experience can still feel slow and demanding, leading to a desire for more content and improvements.
“Amazing game to play with a few friends; it's the most practical co-op space game right now, with the concepts being immersive but not tedious and confusing like other games in the category.”
“Levelling and getting to upgrades is slow and more grindy than even I can stand, and I like grindy games.”
“All of the above has made this game tedious and not rewarding enough for the time invested in it.”
“Sometimes the gameplay can feel a bit repetitive, especially if you're grinding through similar missions.”
- replayability21 mentions
- 52 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's replayability is generally praised, particularly in multiplayer settings, where it offers enjoyable experiences with friends and various unlockable content. However, some players express concerns about limited replayability due to a lack of progression and player agency, especially following recent updates. Despite these criticisms, many find the game to have solid replay value, especially in its rogue-like/lite modes and cooperative gameplay.
“For this price, this level of fun, and this replayability, don't hesitate and stop scrolling through the comments, go for it!”
“Love the graphic aesthetic, it's super fun with friends and has good replayability.”
“Great 4-player co-op game, huge fun, tons of replayability even this early in early access.”
“Furthermore, it seems like update 5 took away all player agency and funneled everyone into a 'roguelite experience', making progression both in terms of skill points (that seem like they would make this way more playable) and rewards a slog to say the least.”
“After an hour, you have seen all the game has to offer, but it's the type of game you can get replayability out of because of the friends you play it with.”
“Replayability comes from unlocking new starting ships and gadgets.”
- music19 mentions
- 53 % positive mentions
- 32 % neutral mentions
- 16 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally well-received, with many praising its catchy and fitting soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience. While some players suggest adding more variety and intensity to the combat music, the overall sound design is considered satisfying and complements the game's atmosphere. However, a few users noted personal sensory issues that affected their enjoyment of the music.
“Let’s turn this story into a lyrical journey—a song of cosmic adventure, rugged friendships, and the relentless spirit of outlaws in space.”
“The soundtrack complements the action perfectly, enhancing the immersive atmosphere.”
“The music is good, the customization is fun, there are no microtransactions or in-game shop.”
“The music is nothing to write home about.”
“Guys, you should really get some punchy, blood-pumping combat music. I feel like 'House of the Dying Sun' or 'Homeworld' might be a solid source of inspiration.”
“Please add some more music, and more ship/player customization.”
- atmosphere16 mentions
- 38 % positive mentions
- 44 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its immersive visuals and unique sci-fi setting, reminiscent of classic titles while incorporating elements of teamwork and resource management. Players appreciate the chaotic yet engaging environment, though some note that it still requires refinement to fully realize its potential. The soundtrack further enhances the experience, contributing to the overall atmospheric quality, despite some criticisms regarding bugs and the need for additional depth.
“The visuals and atmosphere are top-notch, making you feel like you’re right in the middle of a sci-fi adventure.”
“A wonderful crewed ship game that focuses on PvE and has its own atmosphere that is unlike anything else.”
“The soundtrack complements the action perfectly, enhancing the immersive atmosphere.”
“Weird that the game rewards ejecting atmosphere in the ship by reducing temperature.”
“It needs something to draw you in and create atmosphere beyond the news screen, which I do appreciate.”
“- The game lacks atmosphere, pun intended.”
- monetization6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, players express a desire for more monetization options, such as loot boxes and cosmetics, to enhance customization without detracting from gameplay. While some users appreciate the absence of microtransactions, they suggest that a balanced approach, where free content outweighs paid options, could be beneficial. The game's current model is seen as a positive aspect, but there is a call for more monetization features to enrich the experience.
“I even would like to see loot boxes, microtransactions, and more cosmetics for players.”
“The music is good, the customization is fun, there are no microtransactions or in-game shop.”
“Saw this, thought the gameplay conceptually looked very interesting though I'll admit I was expecting it to be a 'play for an hour or so, then refund the bug-ridden and half-finished game because it's an obvious cash grab.'”
“Even if you must resort to microtransactions, as long as the free stuff outweighs the paid, no one will complain.”
- emotional5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional impact of the game is mixed; while some players feel a genuine connection to the experience of being part of a space crew and the tension of crisis situations, others find the lack of depth in crew members and character development hinders emotional investment. The absence of meaningful consequences for losing crew members further detracts from the emotional weight of the narrative.
“Made me feel like I was part of a real space crew.”
“The panic of trying to figure out where the engine malfunctions as well as all the hull breaches really made me feel helpless while the onslaught of hollow continued to blow me to smithereens!”
“Losing it as a mechanic wouldn't feel emotionally damaging if I knew how it was later put to use.”
- character development2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
Character development in Void Crew is perceived as shallow and underdeveloped, though there is optimism that future updates could enhance the gameplay mechanics, storylines, and character arcs, potentially elevating the game within the exploration genre.
“With updates and improvements to the gameplay mechanics, storylines, and character development, Void Crew has the potential to become a standout title in the exploration genre.”
“Additionally, the character development in Void Crew feels shallow and underdeveloped.”
“The character arcs lack depth, making it hard to connect with the characters on an emotional level.”
“There is little to no growth for the characters throughout the game, leaving them feeling static and uninteresting.”