Void Marauders

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Void Marauders is a single-player spaceship simulation game set in a procedurally generated universe. Build and customize your ship, establish bases, and engage in real-time combat while managing resources and crew. Explore distant galaxies, discover alien species, and make strategic decisions in this immersive space adventure.

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Play Modes

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

+19

81%

Audience ScoreBased on 62 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

stability5 negative mentions

The game combines elements of X-Com and space exploration, providing a fun and engaging tactical combat experience.
The developer is actively listening to player feedback and regularly updating the game, showing great potential for future improvements.
The core mechanics are solid, with enjoyable space and planetary combat, as well as RPG progression for characters.

The game currently lacks depth and variety, with repetitive scenarios and limited content, making it feel unfinished.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including crashes and a lack of autosave, which can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.
The balance of difficulty is off, with enemies often feeling overpowered compared to the player's units, leading to a sense of unfairness.

story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
70%
15%
The story aspect of the game has received mixed reviews, with players appreciating the fun pirate theme and mission variety but criticizing the linearity and lack of depth in the narrative. While the core concept is engaging, many feel that the storyline lacks substance and could benefit from more content, random events, and side quests to enhance the overall experience. Additionally, technical issues such as crashes and the inability to save during missions detract from the enjoyment of the story progression.
- “If you want to enjoy a fun pirate story full of turn-based boarding actions on mostly flat terrain accompanied by undeniably epic battle music, occasional space combat.”
- “Interesting possibilities as you pass by a planet, or encounter a derelict spaceship... reminded me a bit of an old game I played in the late 90s called Privateer where you were a pirate captain, had missions, upgraded your ship, and had lots of little choices.”
- “(Me, being a pirate guild member says) 'Well then we should see if they have any cargo... I mean... let's do a rescue mission.' Simple things like that often pop up showing the wit of the creators and gave me a chuckle.”
- “The storyline is kind of meh.”
- “The 'story line' is short and linear; clear each 'level', transit the gate, keep doing this till the boss fight.”
- “Still, no interaction suggests that you need a story with more 'oomph' or gravitas.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The graphics are generally described as decent, with a nostalgic 90s aesthetic that combines elements from games like XCOM and Marauders, though they lack the polish and fidelity of more modern titles like Phoenix Point. While some users appreciate the unique visual style and sound effects, others feel the game could benefit from improved atmospheric elements, such as shadows, to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the graphics are considered better than expected for a solo-developed game, offering a somewhat fancy presentation that complements its narrative and gameplay.
- “Nice 90s graphic & music aesthetics.”
- “Graphics: far better than I expected.”
- “The graphics are good, it has a narrative and a shell and potentially can be a very good game.”
- “The graphics lack the strengths of XCOM and Masters of Orion.”
- “Don't expect the level of polish or graphical fidelity of something like Phoenix Point.”
- “Graphics are decent, but everything is very bright and it needs more atmosphere, like shadows and so on.”
gameplay
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The gameplay is built around a solid core concept with enjoyable ship customization and decent combat mechanics across various environments. However, players find it somewhat lacking due to limited maps, missions, and overall content, which can lead to a repetitive experience. There is a strong desire for more variety in classes, races, and gameplay elements to enhance the overall experience.
- “I really like the ship customization too and how it plays into the gameplay.”
- “Gameplay is still a little barebones (limited maps, missions, etc), but the core concept is sound.”
- “The combat environments can take place on both space vessels and planetary surfaces, and the combat mechanics are decent.”
- “Gameplay is still a little barebones (limited maps, missions, etc) but the core concept is sound.”
- “When you couple the constant pressure of paying your crew, with the randomness of loot availability, and where to dispose of it, this game mechanic can become tiresome, and the game experience less fun.”
- “More classes, more races, more customization, more maps, more weapons, more ships, better gameplay, etc etc.”
stability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game exhibits numerous bugs, including UI issues and tileset glitches, which, while not game-breaking, can be frustrating and detract from the overall experience. Players appreciate the game's potential, likening it to the enjoyable aspects of XCOM, but the excessive bugs hinder efficient gameplay. Despite these issues, there are no reports of crashes or freezes.
- “UI bugs, tileset glitches, nothing game-breaking but enough to make you facepalm a few times and to add an additional layer of learning, like learning to operate a temperamental old machine.”
- “Good game, feels like the good parts of XCOM, but too buggy to be played efficiently.”
- “Extremely buggy, looks good so far but the bugs are just way too many at this time.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its epic battle themes and nostalgic 90s aesthetic, enhancing the fun and engaging pirate story. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's humor and intensity, contributing to an overall enjoyable experience.
- “Nice 90s graphic and music aesthetics.”
- “If you want to enjoy a fun pirate story full of turn-based boarding actions on mostly flat terrain accompanied by undeniably epic battle music, occasional space combat.”
- “Cuz your game is fun, funny, dangerous (perma-death! love it), good music, great art...”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
150%
The game's humor is highlighted as a significant strength, with players appreciating the witty writing that enhances the overall fun and engaging experience. The combination of humor with elements of danger, such as permadeath, adds a unique twist that resonates well with the audience.
- “The sense of humor in the writing is a big pro.”
- “Your game is fun, funny, and dangerous (perma-death! Love it).”
- “Great music and fantastic art add to the overall humor of the experience.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users express concern that the monetization strategy may prioritize profit over player experience, fearing it could be a cash grab.
- “I hope this isn't a cash grab.”
- “The monetization model feels exploitative and overly aggressive.”
- “It's frustrating to see so many features locked behind paywalls.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding in the game to be excessively tedious, comparing it unfavorably to XCOM, suggesting that it detracts from the overall enjoyment and pacing of the experience.
- “XCOM but make it incredibly tedious.”
- “The grinding feels endless and detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
- “It turns what could be an exciting adventure into a monotonous chore.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The atmosphere is criticized for being overly bright and lacking depth, with users noting that the graphics, while decent, would benefit from more shadows and darker elements to enhance the overall ambiance.
- “The graphics are decent, but everything is very bright; it needs more atmosphere, like shadows and depth.”
- “The game lacks a cohesive atmosphere, making it feel flat and uninspired.”
- “While the visuals are colorful, they fail to create an immersive atmosphere, leaving the world feeling lifeless.”