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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74%

Audience ScoreBased on 749 reviews

story70 positive mentions

grinding68 negative mentions

Fun and engaging gameplay with a mix of mining, trading, and combat.
Good graphics and sound design that enhance the overall experience.
Active development team that listens to community feedback and regularly updates the game.

Lacks depth and variety in missions, leading to repetitive gameplay.
Crashes frequently, causing frustration for players.
Limited character and ship customization options, making progression feel less rewarding.

story
431 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
16%
79%
5%
The game's story is often described as weak and underdeveloped, with many players finding the quests repetitive and lacking depth. While there are multiple factions and storylines to explore, the missions tend to be generic fetch quests or combat tasks that can feel grindy. Despite this, some players appreciate the sandbox nature of the game, allowing them to engage in activities outside the main story, and there are moments of interesting narrative within faction quests.
- “The story behind the game is interesting, if a bit derivative.”
- “The storyline really catches you and makes you understand the type of people you're working with.”
- “Once again (because I can't say this enough) it is quite a breathtaking story that is worth your time and money to follow.”
- “The combination of fairly weak quests coupled with long flights to nowhere gave me the impression that I was going to sink a lot of hours into somewhat samey combat without deriving any real sense of accomplishment.”
- “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
162 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
64%
6%
The gameplay of this top-down 2D space sim is generally enjoyable and easy to pick up, featuring fast-paced ship-to-ship combat and RPG mechanics that allow for customization and upgrades. However, many players find the gameplay to be shallow and repetitive, with some mechanics feeling tedious and lacking depth. While the game offers a solid experience for casual play, it may not hold long-term engagement due to its simplistic design and limited replayability.
- “It is fairly easy to get into and the mechanics are fun enough to provide several days of enjoyable play.”
- “Most importantly, the gameplay is solid.”
- “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
114 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
47%
50%
3%
The graphics of the game are generally well-received, with many players noting their vibrant and clean aesthetic, 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 and fitting for the genre, with a retro charm that enhances the overall experience. Overall, the visuals are considered attractive and serviceable, contributing positively to gameplay 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 could be better but they aren't all that important in this type of game.”
- “How is it possible to invest so many hours into testing, graphics, design and completely forget about gameplay?”
- “Bugs with graphics - any time I look at a sun it kills the main app loop and fps is something like 1 or 2 frames per second.”
grinding
68 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The grinding aspect of the game has received mixed feedback, with many players finding it tedious and repetitive, particularly due to long travel times and the necessity to backtrack for resources. While some players appreciate the grind as a means to progress and enjoy the gameplay, others feel it detracts from the overall experience, leading to a sense of emptiness and frustration. Overall, the game is characterized by a significant amount of grinding that can be rewarding for some but may feel overly monotonous for others.
- “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.”
- “And that's tragic, because there's a lot of potential here, but overall the experience is diluted, grindy, and unsatisfying.”
music
35 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
57%
9%
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with many players enjoying its 90's futuristic techno vibe that complements the space setting. The soundtrack is described as immersive and fitting, enhancing the overall gameplay experience, although some users noted a lack of appeal in the start screen music. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the standout features of the game, contributing to its enjoyable 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
25 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
48%
40%
12%
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with some players praising the variety offered by different factions, skill trees, and random galaxy generation, leading to a satisfying amount of replay value. However, others feel that the procedural generation of quests and limited significance of character archetypes diminish the overall replayability after the initial playthrough. Overall, while many find it enjoyable to revisit, opinions on its long-term replay value vary significantly.
- “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.”
- “The game has very few bugs, and endless replayability.”
- “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, has some replay value which I'm trying to play under a different faction.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's stability has been widely criticized, with users reporting frequent crashes, freezes, and various glitches, particularly related to autosaving and loading issues. Many players have experienced game lockouts and crashes to desktop, indicating significant stability problems that detract from the overall experience. Additionally, the requirement for a specific package installation has added to the frustration.
- “Too buggy currently.”
- “Buggy - game crashes and freezes.”
- “It glitches and locks you out then refuses to load at all.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game is noted for its strong optimization, particularly for audio performance on Mac OS, which sets it apart from many other indie titles.
- “Unlike many indie games, it's even well optimized for decent audio equipment.”
- “Performance on macOS is impressive.”
- “The game runs smoothly on various systems, showcasing excellent optimization.”
- “The performance on macOS is severely lacking.”
- “I experienced significant performance issues while playing on macOS.”
- “The game runs poorly on macOS, making it frustrating to play.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 to me.”
- “Finally got the game to load and noticed that I was immediately engrossed in the world and laughing at stupid jokes about mouse buttons.”
emotional
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Players generally find the emotional impact of the game lacking, citing a boring story and excessive padding that detracts from the overall experience. While some moments of fun are noted, the overall sentiment leans towards feeling unwholesome and diluted.
character development
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The game offers robust character development options, featuring a diverse range of fighting styles and weapons, along with expanded skill trees and unique class skills. Players can further customize their characters through unique story options, enhancing the overall depth and variety of character progression.
- “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.”
- “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, lacking meaningful choices that impact the story or gameplay.”
- “There are limited options for character customization, making it hard to feel a personal connection to the characters.”
- “The skill trees are overly simplistic and do not offer enough variety to make each character feel unique.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its strong atmosphere, effectively creating an immersive experience without unnecessary embellishments. Reviewers consistently highlight its ability to evoke a compelling ambiance.
- “Despite the lack of fluff, the game pulls off a great atmosphere.”
- “Extremely atmospheric.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users note that the monetization strategy includes sending company updates and advertisements for other games and expansions, which may feel intrusive or excessive.
- “The constant barrage of company updates and advertisements for their other games and expansions is overwhelming.”
- “I feel bombarded by the frequent company updates and ads for their other games and expansions.”