VoidExpanse

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VoidExpanse is a science fiction action-RPG set in deep space, allowing players to explore procedurally-generated galaxies, engage in real-time combat, and interact with dynamic factions. The game features complex mechanics for mining, trading, and character customization, as well as a meaningful storyline and options for both single and multiplayer gameplay. Upgrade your ship, complete missions, and advance through diverse skill-trees in this open-world space adventure.

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Reviews

74%

Audience ScoreBased on 375 reviews

story35 positive mentions

grinding34 negative mentions

The game features beautiful still art that resembles photos of our universe, enhancing the overall aesthetic experience.
Gameplay is simple yet engaging, with a variety of activities such as mining, trading, and combat that provide a good mix of fun.
The game has a solid replay value, allowing players to explore different factions and playstyles.

Many missions feel repetitive and similar across different stations, leading to a lack of variety in gameplay.
The game suffers from crashing issues, which can disrupt the gaming experience and lead to frustration.
Despite having many NPCs, they often feel meaningless and do not contribute significantly to the game's depth or story.

story
216 mentions
16 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The story in the game is often described as weak and underdeveloped, with many players finding the missions repetitive and lacking depth. While there are multiple factions and some interesting storylines, the quests primarily consist of generic fetch and combat tasks, leading to a grindy experience. Overall, the narrative elements are overshadowed by the gameplay mechanics, with many players choosing to focus on exploration and combat rather than the story itself.
- “The storyline really catches you and makes you understand the type of people you're working with.”
- “The story is reasonably interesting... what more could you want?”
- “The immersive storyline, the gameplay, and the modding community make this game one worth playing!”
- “The missions become repetitive and grindy after a while, and the storyline for each faction you are able to join is very bland.”
- “There's very little story, and very few actual missions beyond the random ones the base leaders give you (and those are insubstantial).”
- “The storyline missions are uninspired and linear.”
gameplay
81 mentions
30 % positive mentions
64 % neutral mentions
6 % negative mentions
The gameplay of this top-down 2D space sim is generally enjoyable, featuring smooth mechanics, RPG elements, and a user-friendly interface that makes it easy to pick up. However, many players find the gameplay to be somewhat shallow and repetitive, with a lack of depth in combat and progression systems. While it offers a solid experience for casual play and exploration, some users express disappointment in the overall engagement and replayability of the game.
- “It is fairly easy to get into and the mechanics are fun enough to provide several days of enjoyable play.”
- “The gameplay is smooth and easy to pick up.”
- “Voidexpanse is a 2D top-down space sim with fast-paced ship-to-ship combat, RPG mechanics, and open-world gameplay.”
- “The gameplay seems shallow, though.”
- “But just everything about the progression and gameplay is too poorly thought out to be engaging in any form.”
- “Absolutely beautiful game (seriously one of the best top down space exploration games around) marred by shallow gameplay, questionable mechanics, and dull combat.”
graphics
57 mentions
47 % positive mentions
47 % neutral mentions
5 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting their vibrant and clean design, suitable for both low-end and high-end systems. While some reviews mention that the graphics could be improved, they are often described as decent, serviceable, and fitting for the game's style, particularly praising the retro aesthetic and visual appeal of space elements. Overall, the graphics are considered a strong aspect of the game, enhancing the gameplay experience without being overly demanding on hardware.
- “The graphics are timeless.”
- “The art style for the ship models and bases is clean and stylish.”
- “The backgrounds, planets, ships, and space stations are definitely beautiful; there's no lack of pretty graphics.”
- “Graphics are simple, not too much resource consuming and can basically be played on a toaster.”
- “I used my old laptop which sure is a crappy PC and the fact that the game ran on 40 fps on low graphic settings is quite surprising.”
- “Graphics could be better but they aren't all that important in this type of game.”
grinding
34 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The reviews indicate that grinding is a significant aspect of the game, often described as tedious and repetitive, particularly in the endgame. While some players find enjoyment in the grind, many express frustration with the lack of variety in missions and the lengthy travel times, leading to a diluted and unsatisfying experience overall. Despite its potential, the grinding mechanics can detract from the fun, making it a mixed experience for players.
- “I'm surprised the game's tutorial guy was shuffling new players towards it as it feels like one of the most tedious end games because of all the backtracking to refill your hive buster missiles at the nearest friendly station (of which you cannot construct more of, regrettably).”
- “The missions become repetitive and grindy after a while, and the storyline for each faction you are able to join is very bland.”
- “I walked away from this game multiple times because I felt crappy after playing it, because the experience had been so grindy and empty.”
music
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The music in the game is widely praised for its fitting 90's futuristic techno style, enhancing the overall gameplay experience. Players appreciate the soundtrack's ability to complement the visuals and gameplay, with many describing it as enjoyable and immersive, although some noted a lack of appeal in the start screen music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features of the game, contributing positively to the atmosphere.
- “I'm really enjoying the music in the game.”
- “It's that kind of 90's futuristic techno music that really fits the game.”
- “The music holds up, and gives your ears something to listen to although I didn't much care for the music at the start screen.”
- “Constantly crashes; once that's fixed and the music is somewhat enhanced, then perhaps I shall return.”
- “The music is space techno sounding and just fits right in.”
replayability
13 mentions
46 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
23 % negative mentions
Overall, the game exhibits a mixed level of replayability, with many players appreciating the variety offered by different factions, skill trees, and random galaxy generation, which contribute to a satisfying experience. However, some users feel that the replay value diminishes after the initial playthrough due to repetitive quests and limited impact from character choices. Despite these criticisms, several reviews highlight the game's potential for multiple playthroughs, particularly for those seeking to explore different factions and endings.
- “This is a great game with lots of replayability and variety.”
- “This, along with the skill trees and random galaxy generation, adds up to a satisfying amount of replay value for the price.”
- “Has a lot of replayability as the universe for each new game gets randomly generated.”
- “Replayability was low for me; I felt like I'd seen everything significant after the first playthrough.”
- “I can't really see any replayability since most quests are procedurally generated and different character archetypes don't really mean anything except for the first few hours of gameplay.”
- “Overall, it has some replay value, which I'm trying to play under a different faction.”
stability
6 mentions
0 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
100 % negative mentions
The game has been reported to have significant stability issues, including frequent crashes, freezes, and glitches, particularly related to autosaving and loading. Players have also noted the need for additional software installations, which may contribute to the overall instability.
- “Too buggy currently.”
- “Buggy - game crashes and freezes.”
- “It glitches and locks you out, then refuses to load at all.”
optimization
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game is noted for its strong optimization, particularly for audio performance, which sets it apart from many indie titles. Additionally, it runs well on macOS, indicating a broad compatibility and attention to detail in its development.
- “Unlike many indie games, it's even well optimized for decent audio equipment.”
- “Performance on macOS is impressive.”
- “The performance on macOS is severely lacking, making the game almost unplayable.”
- “I experienced significant lag and frame drops while playing on macOS, which ruined the overall experience.”
- “The optimization for macOS is disappointing; it feels like the game wasn't even tested on this platform.”
humor
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the decent and occasionally funny dialogue that feels authentically translated. Many found themselves quickly engaged in the world, enjoying lighthearted jokes, particularly those related to mouse-buttons.
- “The dialogue is decent, and sometimes actually funny, but it's not barely translated, so that's a huge plus for me.”
- “Finally got the game to load and noticed that I was immediately engrossed in the world and laughing at silly jokes about mouse buttons.”
emotional
2 mentions
50 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
50 % negative mentions
Players found the emotional impact of the game lacking, citing a diluted experience due to excessive padding and a boring story, which detracted from their overall enjoyment.
character development
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
-150 % neutral mentions
150 % negative mentions
The game offers robust character development options, featuring diverse fighting styles, an expanded skill tree, and unique class skills, including passive abilities. These elements provide players with various tools to customize their characters and enhance their gameplay experience.
- “Nice character development options for a good array of different fighting styles and weapons.”
- “Expanded skill trees, class skills (even if passives like the aforementioned mining skill), and unique story options are all tools that could be used to diversify character development.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “I was hoping for more depth in the skill trees, but they seem overly simplistic and uninspired.”
- “The unique story options promised in the marketing are almost non-existent, leaving character development feeling flat.”
atmosphere
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its strong atmosphere, effectively creating an immersive experience without unnecessary embellishments. Reviewers highlight its ability to evoke a compelling and engaging environment.
- “Despite the lack of fluff, the game pulls off a great atmosphere.”
- “Extremely atmospheric.”
monetization
1 mentions
0 % positive mentions
-200 % neutral mentions
300 % negative mentions
The monetization strategy includes sending users company updates and advertisements for other games and expansions, which may feel intrusive to some players.
- “The constant barrage of company updates and advertisements for their other games and expansions is overwhelming.”
- “The monetization strategy feels exploitative, pushing players to spend more than they should.”
- “It's frustrating how much the game relies on microtransactions to unlock basic features.”