Star Citizen Discord

Star Citizen: A Cosmic Playground or a Spacefaring Scam?

"The universe is vast, and it’s up to us to explore it." – Someone somewhere, probably.

This ain't just another game; it's Star Citizen. A project, a community, a whole freakin' galaxy simmering on the horizon, isn't it? I gotta say, this game is a trip, man. A trip to a galaxy that might, just might change the way you think about gaming.

What is Star Citizen?

Source: the100.io

Star Citizen is a massively multiplayer online space sim (MMO-space sim). Imagine a huge space simulator game with all these amazing ships and cool planets to check out, combined with a super-friendly community eager to chat with others. Basically, players can build their own spaceship or fly a lot of them that people designed.

A Glimpse into the Gameplay

• You can pilot spacecraft.
• You can explore strange alien planets.
• You can join guilds (groups) to chill.
• You can fight with each other in epic battles.

(Pretty awesome stuff, right? Let's dive in deep.)

Source: medium.com

Why is it So Popular?

Many say, the detail is the biggest factor. Loads of attention was put on realistic ships, planetary structures and even the sounds of space and alien cities! Star Citizen takes game elements and places it in a truly impressive world, allowing you to engage on several different levels in this world that just doesn’t end, but keep exploring…

• Stunning graphics; I think people will play just to see the amazing graphics!
• A vast galaxy with many stories to unravel.
• A vibrant community always willing to help new folks out, you’ll never feel lost!

The Road to the Promised Land: The Alpha/Beta/Early Access Journey

Ah, the Alpha and Beta. I recall how hyped everyone got. A new update feels like stepping onto a whole new continent for explorers. People talk endlessly about all of the alpha and beta builds over and over and people play over and over, I totally get it.

• Alpha: Early, early stages. Kinda rough, but very raw; think like the construction site phase!

• Beta: Gets polished a lot and improves a lot, maybe they can add even more gameplay features like an NPC market.

• Early Access: (Now it’s kind of the main game!) Full of potential, and so many players in these early stages…



Source: pngwing.com

A Look at the Community (Seriously!)

The Star Citizen community is amazing. Lots of nice guys who enjoy helping. People from every corner of the earth who came together, uniting against… (insert appropriate evil.) So the online community makes Star Citizen feel way more personal, and way more important, than an ordinary game. People make friends and support each other through many obstacles. I feel fortunate to meet so many friendly, good souls.

The Community Buzz

• Friendly helpers
• Constant updates.



Source: ytimg.com

Critiques: Where Things Fall Short

So, yeah, this is awesome. However, Star Citizen ain’t all sunshine and rainbows, is it?

• Massive development times – and with that many times for updating it has the chance for many to miss what’s available to them.
• Price – expensive game but that's expected I reckon; there are bundles that you can buy! (You gotta get a whole lot for what you're paying.)
• Potential for glitches and bugs – even after updates it’s got these… weird places where stuff won’t always make sense or work right; that needs to get ironed out or some more updates on that game.

Financial Considerations

A lot of money to be invested in this universe is understandable because building a massive game is hard work, however, remember a game does depend a whole lot on what people think and buy into the project.

Source: robertsspaceindustries.com

Personal Opinion and Experiences (Honest and Humble)

Wow, man, what an adventure this is to check out and experience Star Citizen! To tell you the honest truth, I fell in love with Star Citizen, (a space simulator) (it totally lives up to all the expectations and is the ultimate package!) (But hey, that might not be everybody’s vibe, though.) Some may feel like they're buying into a dream but as I played the updates I did have to pause my enthusiasm for a short time as the issues didn’t always feel like I could see them solved right away! However, I've met amazing people, experienced breathtaking visuals, and have grown incredibly fond of exploring the galaxy that is, at its heart, awesome!

Comparing It to Other Space Simulators (My Quick Take)

Okay, now let's talk about similar space sim games.

<table>

Game Similarities Differences My Verdict Star Citizen Epic space travel, lots of things to see and explore Really massive project; so big you gotta check it all out Awesome, for sure Another Game Lots of flying around, maybe space exploration Kinda less focus on social interaction, (lots of great people though), and more on specific game-play Awesome. Might just prefer the community better.

Other Player Feedback

Some friends said: "Dude, this game is mind-blowing; amazing!” Someone else said, "This space sim feels huge, worth it; it’s gonna be huge!" (But that might not always be the case! )

Final Thoughts – The Verdict

So, Star Citizen? (Worth checking out? ) A work in progress for certain and, that’s a lot, it certainly deserves its place, it might be quite something.

Yes, it has room to grow! (Definitely) But right now, that place is pretty impressive, but you can choose for yourself!

A unique community, a beautiful, but still pretty much blank galaxy, and if you want the full deal and value; you can really sink in. There's a whole bunch to get and explore.

My two-cent-word-review? Give it a shot.