Star Citizen X1: A Cosmic Voyage of Hope and Hype
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"The stars are not the limit, but the beginning" – A very nice saying I like! I feel it captures Star Citizen really well.
This is an exciting look into Star Citizen, a big game, the kind that dreams are made of!
A Glimpse into the Future (of Space Games?)
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Star Citizen feels like stepping into a futuristic world. (It's like seeing a blueprint of what space travel could look like!) I've spent a considerable amount of time playing the Alpha and Beta versions of the game, so it's personal to me. (That said, the story may be not yet complete, even as time passes).
What is this all about?
- Open-world space exploration
- Ship combat with different ship designs
- Missions (I bet I can do this one!)
- Creating and buying a house in the spaceship town
A New Experience in Space: A Huge Jump or Just… okay
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A lot of people are discussing whether it will be worth buying now. It looks impressive. (From what I've heard from other players, people think the game's in-game economics is tricky.). Other players I met thought this feature is well planned, they had different opinions though! (I tried out these kinds of online economies myself in a couple of other games, and found similar challenges with similar systems)
Ship Design: A Deep Dive
This is HUGE for players (my thought, as a personal review). Star Citizen really invests in customizable spaceship design and upgrades. You get the feeling that there are SO MANY opportunities to personalize and enhance a spaceship
- Huge array of ship types to pick up. (from huge battle carriers to tiny probes for close work)
- Personalization options galore
- Ship customization, weapons choices – I've really appreciated the focus on creating the right tools to match your experience and skill
Thinking about it: How would a ship design and upgrades plan affect missions and gameplay?
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The Star Citizen Universe – Is it Too Vast?
The whole setting has many aspects and parts that makes this game, what is, an exciting game. (Not an easy game. But still worth checking out! I recommend the initial try!). From planet exploration to spaceship design and the big city, it's really trying to put players in the driver seat
A Different Kind of Gameplay
I would describe it as really complex for some parts! You might need to plan everything if you want to succeed. Some parts feel challenging.
Some missions may look like fun. And there may be different approaches for achieving the desired mission. I had a great experience with a couple of mission playthroughs.
Questions: Is the overall goal of Star Citizen worth the potential investment in time, and money, for someone starting? Is the open world compelling? Are all the different play options well-thought? Would the game get enough updates and development support (especially regarding the mission plans)
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Community & Engagement
A huge aspect of the whole story, community means everything in a virtual game! This is a huge benefit! I think. People make their spaceship journeys together; create teams, meet people, share stories, tips and all other cool things, all about being part of the overall experience of space exploration and life in space, together. I like that part most! It reminds me of some of those older multiplayer games from before!
Quote about the experience: "Working together in the game was more helpful than I had hoped." (friend, recent feedback)
Challenges & Potential Improvements
One challenge I think some people have noted: The massive scale can overwhelm some. I am finding it difficult for a newcomer like myself, and, well, this could happen for others!
A list of Potential Improvements:
- Simpler ways for missions to guide and give more direct tips, if players have a little time, are willing and eager to explore
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Final Thoughts (So Far…)
Star Citizen, despite some potential growing pains (that I feel as someone who is relatively new!), seems ambitious and well made, it does feel ambitious, which may feel great to a newcomer! And, really important (in my experience): A huge space adventure story is emerging that looks pretty inspiring. I like to read from reviews like these. They help me make up my mind about games! (Is it really worth it!) It seems pretty awesome.
Overall, is the whole experience likely to give an exciting and valuable journey, and to inspire people like myself? Well, let's find out! The whole deal depends a lot on a whole new approach to a spaceship experience, that looks really promising in general.
