- Must-have for Star Trek fans
- Engaging mix of gameplay elements
- Gorgeous graphics and engaging story
- High replayability and fun gameplay
- Nostalgic atmosphere and setting
- Lack of voice acting
Emotions
Players are disappointed due to the lack of voice acting, which makes the game feel like a text adventure or a phone game. The gameplay is also criticized for being boring, repetitive, and not meeting the expectations set by the price and the Star Trek franchise.
Players are excited about the game's engaging decision-making, strategic gameplay, and nostalgic Star Trek atmosphere. The mix of story and strategy, along with the anticipation of more content, contributes to this excitement.
Frustration stems from technical issues such as graphical glitches, loading problems, and constant fatal error crashes. The slow, repetitive, and confusing gameplay also adds to the frustration.
Players are satisfied with the game's faithful representation of the Star Trek universe, its mature and principled gameplay, and the appropriate pricing. The enjoyable gameplay and familiar sights and sounds of USS Voyager also contribute to this satisfaction.
Nostalgia is triggered by the familiar intro music and the theme song, as well as the experience of rebuilding Voyager and restoring its systems.
Verdict
Mixed
Summary
Positive 66% · Negative 34%. Score: 34 / 100
Positives:
- The game is highly praised by Star Trek fans, particularly those who are fans of the Voyager series. It captures the essence of the series and provides a nostalgic experience.
- The game successfully combines base-building, resource management, and narrative decision-making. Players enjoy the strategic and tactical aspects of the game.
- The graphics are praised for being gorgeous and sufficient to draw players into the story. The story and crew are also noted for being engaging.
- Players find the game fun and engaging, with high replayability due to the various choices and consequences in the game.
- The game captures a nostalgic atmosphere and setting that resonates well with fans of the Star Trek series, particularly Voyager.
Negatives:
- The game suffers from a significant lack of voice acting, which detracts from the immersion and overall experience. Characters and dialogues are mostly unvoiced.
- There are several graphical issues, including glitches and lower resolution textures than expected. Some players also report that the graphics are not as good as shown in the trailer.
- Many players find the gameplay slow, repetitive, and generally boring. The game is often described as average and monotonous.
- The game feels and plays like a mobile game, which is seen as a negative aspect by many players.
- The game has various technical problems, including crashes and issues with starting the game. Some players experience fatal errors and need specific settings to get the game to load.
Gameplay:
- The game features base-building mechanics, allowing players to construct new rooms and fix systems on the ship, similar to games like Fallout Shelter.
- The game includes narrative decision-making and moral choices, providing a 'choose your own adventure' experience with significant replayability.
- Players can command Voyager through the Delta Quadrant, exploring new sectors and solar systems, which adds to the game's exploration and strategy elements.
- The game emphasizes tactics and strategy, with turn-based mechanics and a mix of simulator and role-playing elements.
- Players need to manage resources effectively, including chasing after resources like Deuterium, which adds a layer of strategy to the gameplay.
Performance:
- Multiple reports indicate that the game crashes after a short period of time, which significantly impacts gameplay.
- Many players appreciate the visual quality of the game, describing the graphics as gorgeous or sufficient.
- There are reports of the game not starting at all, which is a critical issue preventing gameplay.
- Players have reported that adding the -dx11 command to the options is necessary to get the game to load properly.
Recommendations:
- The game comes highly recommended by players. It is suggested for fans of the franchise and is considered worth the price.
Miscellaneous:
- Players are upset about the release of DLC on the same day as the game's launch, suggesting that content may have been cut from the main game to be sold separately.
