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Vostok Inc

Thrilling Stealth Action
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64%Game Brain Score
gameplay, humor
grinding, graphics
60% User Score Based on 63 reviews
Critic Score 69%Based on 1 reviews

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Vostok Inc is a single player casual role playing shooter game with business and science fiction themes. It was developed by Plug In Digital and was released on July 26, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from both critics and players.

The Wolf of Wall Street... with lasers. You’re the newly appointed CEO of Vostok Inc. As a greedy, space-capitalist your ultimate goal is to get filthy stinking rich! Pilot your own ship and blast your way through the solar system and collect moolah to help profit your company! With your pockets overflowing, you can indulge in extra mini games, ship and weapon upgrades - all whilst fighting evil b…

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gameplay4 positive mentions
grinding7 negative mentions
  • Vostok Inc. cleverly combines idle clicker mechanics with twin-stick shooter gameplay, providing a unique and engaging experience.
  • The game features a variety of upgrades and weapons, allowing for strategic gameplay and customization.
  • Many players find the game addictive and enjoyable, with a humorous tone and interesting mini-games that enhance the overall experience.
  • The controls, especially for keyboard and mouse, are poorly designed and can be frustrating, leading to a subpar gameplay experience.
  • The game suffers from bugs and performance issues, including keyboard soft-locks and UI problems that hinder navigation.
  • Some players feel that the game becomes repetitive and lacks depth, with a grindy feel that detracts from the enjoyment of both the shooting and idle mechanics.
  • gameplay
    18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay has been described as a mix of idle clicker mechanics and twin-stick shooter action, with some players appreciating the unique blend while others find it frustrating and simplistic. While the game offers deeper mechanics than some competitors, it struggles with execution, leading to a mix of enjoyment and irritation. Overall, it presents a commendable effort with competent shooter elements, but may not satisfy those seeking a polished experience.

    • “Vostok Inc’s blend of money-generating ‘clicker’ gameplay and frantic twin-stick shooter action works well; as you find yourself getting to grips with the necessary procedures and start to have a system in place, you’ll find an increasing amount of fun in the game’s upgrade systems, combat, and exploration.”
    • “It offers some competent shooter mechanics dressed up with some playful satire, unique concepts, and plenty of gameplay for those who seek it.”
    • “This may not be the best twin-stick shooter you’ll play on the PlayStation 4, but by mixing and matching mechanics from different titles it unleashes a beast that’s greater than the sum of its parts.”
    • “Nearly every new mechanic gets old and then infuriating within a few minutes.”
    • “I really wanted to like this, because I love twin-stick shooters and the weapon combat system is really cool, but I ended up being pissed off through every moment of gameplay.”
    • “It feels like no thought went into the gameplay by anyone who has ever played either an idler/clicker or a shoot-em-up.”
  • grinding
    7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, primarily involving repetitive asteroid destruction for resource farming rather than meaningful combat. The minigames intended to provide rewards are deemed insufficient, leading to a reliance on idling for cash accumulation, which detracts from the overall enjoyment. While some players are open to grinding if it's enjoyable, the current mechanics make it feel more like a chore than a rewarding experience.

    • “And most of that shooting won't be at enemies, but at asteroids, because farming crates is the most money-efficient use of your time.”
    • “There are quasi-pixellated minigames that seem ostensibly intended to reward crates, but they give so few rewards that you're much better off farming asteroids.”
    • “A lot of my play time was spent idling to gain cash since you don't gain cash when the game is off and it would take a lot of grinding to advance.”
  • graphics
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game have been criticized for lacking customization options, including resolution and windowed mode, which detracts from the overall experience. The retro aesthetic is appreciated musically but feels mismatched with the visual presentation, and the controls are described as poorly implemented, further compounding the frustration. Overall, the graphical aspect is seen as a significant drawback due to its limitations and lack of polish.

    • “They've decided on this 90's-esque theme which is great from a music standpoint, but doesn't jive with the graphics.”
    • “The shooting part seems like something that was tacked in at the last minute, with awful controls, no option for customizing graphics, no option to lock the mouse to the window, which causes problems for anyone with dual monitors, a complete disaster.”
    • “There are no graphics options.”
  • humor
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Vostok Inc is praised for its humor, particularly in its satirical take on capitalism and witty writing. Players enjoy the amusing mini-games and clever genre blending that enhance the comedic experience.

    • “Vostok Inc. is a funny game about capitalism.”
    • “Oh, and the writing is pretty funny too!”
    • “Funny mini-games and touches, with a novel blending of genres.”
  • music
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's music features a nostalgic 90's theme that is well-received for its quality and dynamic intensity, adapting to gameplay actions. However, some players feel that this musical style does not align well with the game's graphics.

    • “The high-quality music becomes more or less intense depending on what you are doing.”
    • “They've decided on this 90's-esque theme, which is great from a music standpoint.”
    • “The music is high quality, but it often feels repetitive and lacks variety.”
    • “While the soundtrack is well-produced, it doesn't match the game's atmosphere.”
    • “The music can be overwhelming at times, drowning out important sound cues.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability through a wealth of achievements, sixteen unique unlockable managers with distinct minigames, and the ability to rescue and house numerous corporate staff for cash bonuses. Players can also explore multiple galaxies, upgrade various ship weapons, and build around twenty different business types on each planet, ensuring diverse gameplay experiences.

    • “There are tons of achievements and sixteen permanently unlockable managers to rescue, each with a unique replayable minigame that provides bonuses to your cash gains.”
    • “You can rescue and house dozens of additional corporate staff who, while they don't have minigames, still offer extra cash bonuses.”
    • “With several types of weapons for your ship to buy and upgrade, half a dozen galaxies to explore, and about twenty different types of businesses to build on each planet, the replayability is incredible.”
    • “The game offers tons of achievements and sixteen permanently unlockable managers to rescue, each with a different replayable minigame that provides bonuses to your cash gains. However, after a while, the novelty wears off and it feels repetitive.”
    • “While there are several types of weapons for your ship to buy and upgrade, and half a dozen galaxies to visit, the core gameplay loop lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged for multiple playthroughs.”
    • “The ability to rescue and house dozens of additional corporate staff who provide extra cash bonuses is interesting, but without meaningful changes in gameplay, it quickly becomes tedious.”
  • story
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story has been criticized as poorly executed and lacking depth, with some users also finding the tutorial excessively lengthy for a straightforward game.

    • “The story is absolutely garbage, just like the overly excessive tutorial for such a simple game.”
    • “The narrative lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
    • “The plot twists are predictable and the character development is non-existent.”
  • stability
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game is reported to have significant stability issues, with users noting it is quite buggy, which detracts from the overall experience. While some find it enjoyable, the current state of bugs prevents them from recommending it, especially at its price point.

    • “I'll keep playing it some, but I can't recommend it in this buggy state at its current price.”
    • “Decently fun, but very buggy.”
  • atmosphere
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's atmosphere is enhanced by the distinctiveness of each star system, offering unique environments that contribute to the overall experience. While the writing includes some charmingly bad puns, it remains engaging and adds to the intrigue of the setting.

    • “The different star systems you can reach all have their own unique atmosphere, and the writing (as charmingly awful as the puns can be) is usually quite interesting.”
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Vostok Inc is a casual role playing shooter game with business and science fiction themes.

Vostok Inc is available on Nintendo Switch, Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5 and others.

Vostok Inc was released on July 26, 2017.

Vostok Inc was developed by Plug In Digital.

Vostok Inc has received mostly positive reviews from both players and critics. Most players liked this game for its gameplay but disliked it for its grinding.

Vostok Inc is a single player game.

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