- Story: 114 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Gameplay: 62 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Combat: 46 reviews raised it, mostly praise
- Bugs: 24 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Interface: 12 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
- Crashes: 9 reviews raised it, mostly criticism
Based on 392 player reviews · updated
What players think
The recurring themes across 238 analysed reviews: what players praise, what divides them, and what to know.
As well, the games campaign is well written and explores topics that are morally challenging and interesting.
The gameplay is fun and engaging, however it is not without its issues.
While combat lacks some of the spectacle found in larger-budget strategy titles, it complements the broader strategic framework well.
On the plus side, the difficulty deserves it, as the game can punish mistakes sternly.
While the graphics may not push technological boundaries, they effectively communicate the scale of the galaxy and the significance of humanity's mission.
The soundtrack further contributes to the sense of exploration and uncertainty that defines much of the campaign.
Theme by theme
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What you get
Can you play it alone, does a controller work, does it run on your machine.
Play modes
- Single-player
Controller
Steam lists no controller support.
Store features
- Family Sharing
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Cloud
- Steam Trading Cards
Platforms
- Windows
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