Разработчик: Jace Masula
Описание
Astrox Imperium is my attempt to create the space game that I wanted to play, but no one had created. I wanted a single player, open-world space game that is similar to games I enjoyed, like Homeworld and EVE, with economies, factions, and a story. A game where I could set all the parameters, and the universe would come alive with new challenges each time I played. I tried to take the best of what I liked from many of my favorite space games, and combine them into something simple but deep, familiar yet fresh, and enjoyably addicting to play.
The human struggle to survive is an all too familiar one. As the planet collapsed into an ecological depression, mankind as a whole is forced to expand his vision to the skies. A grand ship was built, and the ‘Imperium’ was scheduled to launch mankind into the future. With a new Quantum technology at its core, the Imperium was mankind’s greatest achievement. Putting aside all differences, the people of world came together. Under a common goal, the efforts of an entire generation came to fruition. The Imperium was ready to carry the dreams of us all, and with it, the hopes of finding a second chance.
Not any one person knows the whole truth, but from what can be gathered, here is what we know. The Imperium was destroyed, and many of the human pioneers perished during the event. The survivors congregated together and began to build a temporary home from the wreckage of the ship itself. At first they waited for rescue, but it wasn’t long before the first ones accepted their fate.
It has been 230 years now, and mankind has been quite busy out there in the stars. The story of the Imperium, passed down through the generations, have all but faded away completely.
The main game play loops are fairly simple, and familiar. What makes Astrox Imperium unique, is the way that you can easily glide between the various loops to maintain a nice level of progression, without it feeling any more ‘grindy’ than you want it to. Sure, you can just mine rocks if you want, but Astrox Imperium provides you many different ways to progress your pilot.
As with most space games of this genre, mining is a big mechanic of Astrox. It is the easiest way to earn credits, and most players are familiar with how it works. You can also complete contract missions. These are randomly generated missions that offer a variety of task and objectives to complete. Some of these contracts are combat missions that will involve raiders, pirates, and sometimes regular npcs. The combat missions offer a bit more action to an otherwise relaxed game. The rate at which you choose to progress is up to you. You are given a number of game options allowing you to adjust 'the grind' and speed of the game. There are a number of small, interesting little mechanics sprinkled throughout the game that were given a lot of thought and care, but you will not find anything groundbreaking or innovative here. This game is meant to feel comfortable and familiar. The game play loops are designed to be simple enough to understand quickly, and complex enough to enjoy over many hours of play.
Many of the classic mechanics from the space game genre have been incorporated into Astrox Imperium. Basic interface controls were designed using elements from some RTS and FPS games. All the fan favorites and core game play elements have been included; mining, crafting, trading, refining, fleets, combat, exploration, survival, and more. This game will seem familiar to fans of the space survival / exploration game genre. Here is a list of features that are currently in the game. Check out our community forum if you are looking for more information about upcoming features.
Basic Features Overview
All features listed here are currently in this Early Access Release.
- Open World - Free to do as you please, go where you want, do what you want.
- Exploration - Over 100 maps to explore, each with unique resources, stations, structures and secrets.
- Flight - You can fly your ships with the mouse, WASD, or point and click. (No controller support)
- Camera Control - You have full control of the camera. 3D rotational focus, first and 3rd person , and follow behind views with lots of options.
- Mining - 12 different types of resources to collect.
- Skills- 100+different skill to train.
- Refining - Break down ore into raw materials and components used for crafting.
- Crafting - Use those raw materials and components to create new items.
- Trading & Economy - Profit from the simulated economy with trade.
- Missions - 15 unique mission types. Contract missions for the 18 game factions.
- Factions -18 factions, ratings effect all areas of life in the Astrox Universe.
- Combat - Real time, dynamic, tactical and strategic. hundreds of weapons, ECM, drones, bombs , ships and more.
- Smart AI - Intelligent, and plays by the same rules are you do.
- Life support -expand your range of exploration, manage and upgrade your life support systems.
- Ships-Currently over 70 ships and growing.
- Drones -10 unique drones , each with special abilities. Automate their control, or manually manage their tasks.
- Fleets - Build a fleet of up to 10 Merc ships. Command and control their actions individually or as a group.
What NOT to expect
- Astrox is NOT a fast-paced space shooter... there is no mouse aiming.
- Astrox is NOT an idle game. There are things you can do AFK, but this game requires user input to play.
- Astrox is NOT multiplayer. I may add some co-op in the future, but Astrox will never be a MMORPG.
- Astrox does NOT have AAA quality models and textures. Many are placeholders and will be replaced.
- Astrox is NOT another vaporware EA project. The original Astrox launched on March 23rd 2014
What to expect from me, the developer.
- I will listen to all feedback, and do my best to adjust the game to make it the best it can be.
- I will not leave for any extended period of time during the Early Access phase of the game.
- I will update the game frequently with bug fixes taking priority over new features and shiny do-dads.
- I will be extremely active, accessible, and available on our forums and discord channels.
- I will not ruin the game with in-game payments, subscriptions, or anything that requires additional payment.
- I will always be extremely thankful and grateful that you took some time out of your life to play Astrox. Thank you!
Поддерживаемые языки: english
Системные требования
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows 7 (64 bits)
- Processor: Intel Core® i5
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 470 / AMD Radeon® HD 6870 / DX10 compatible GPU with at least 2GB VRAM
- DirectX: Version 10
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Windows are supported.
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: I7Intel Core® i7
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce® GTX 970
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Additional Notes: Only 64 bits versions of Windows are supported.
Mac
Linux
Отзывы пользователей
Before I say anything else, be aware that this game is probably abandoned. The dev hasn't moved in a year, not even to click the Steam thing to make it sellable in Germany. Most likely, the Dev has passed, RIP. So, buy it when it goes on a steep discount, like at Christmastime.
That having been said, the sandbox gameplay is fairly decent, and the game has a very nice in-game ship editor. It's extremely moddable to boot. Gameplay wise, think 'EvE Offline,' which is good for me since I loved the basic chassis of EvE, but I hated the psychopathic PvP nature of it.
Just a few hours in. I like this.
Edit @ 37hrs : I like this a lot.
I just want to thank the creator of this game. it is a great game and i am thankful for all the hard work you put into your craft, hats off to you.
Great potintial... but abandoned (((
As of right now the developer has not been active since the Christmas update a year ago. He disappeared completely from the internet and didn't pass on any form of ownership or the source code, so the project is effectively dead. Somebody may continue this game's legacy in the future, but as of right now this is it, an unfinished sandbox that can be enjoyed but lacks the substance necessary to be a complete game. Don't buy it to support development as there is none, but if you do your research and think you'll enjoy what's already there, go ahead.
Relaxing, playable and works on most platforms. Not much of a story but fun to complete most achievements.
Abandoned
Abandoned
Good and fun game. But no updates for a long time. Sad.
A very good game !
Great adventure and space explore/fight/mine/build/etc !
Is in many ways EVE on-line as a single player without (in some cases) the pvp vitriol .
The silence of the Dev is worrying for his well being, because the game is good as is ...
Could be more , thus hopes for Jace's return .
PLAY t, is fun !
it is giving that feeling of huge emptiness of space. Moddable. Author did great job.
We need more games like this (EVE OFFLINE)
I've been seeing these horrible reviews of people saying this game is "dead and abandoned". I've bought this game back when it just came out. Let me say it has come a long way since release. I remember seeing the dev update this game month after month and admiring his hard work and dedication. Its very easy for other to give a negative review and say the game is dead But to work on a game for so long, especially for one guy is an incredible feat. Something in which all the negative reviewers I bet have no experience with. Even if the game remains "Unfinished" I'd say that it is still very much worth playing.
no updates for a long time. Game is probably abandoned
Dead and abandoned game
EVE offline made by a solo-dev.
It's definitely worth the price for what it has to offer, he should even charge more imo.
Don't listen to the "game abandoned" reviews, the dev is still working on it.
But as I said, it's already a great game and cheap af.
"Waaaaah the dev doesn't speak to me every month to tell me whats going on, it's abandoned"
no but seriously it's a fun game
Dev abandoned the game before it was finished.
Like other reviewers have stated, this game has been Abandoned as of OCT 2024, maybe eventually they'll update but wouldn't count on it at this point
There are people giving this game a thumbs down saying it's abandoned, and maybe it is, but there so much to do that I really feel like I got my money's worth and then some, and I paid full price. Now I thought there was a workshop but I don't see it here, so maybe I'm just crazy.
Abandoned, unfinished, boring trash.
Game Abandoned. If the dev comes back I'll flip my review in an instant because this game is actually amazing and if finished would be worth a solid $40.00 with DLC potential. Here's hoping the dev comes back.
It's a great concept basically taking EVE Online Offline, but there has been no updates for 14 months and barely any communication from the dev.
Sad to see it being abandoned before it's finished.
Game had promise, but seems to be dead in the water. Consider thie game a paid for abandonware.
Nothing special but it's worth playing.
Seemingly abandoned unfortunately as of Oct 2024. To my knowledge there has been no communication since last year (Dec 2023) about reasoning for the lack of updates.
The game in it's current state has potential but is mostly just a grind with little depth yet. It was getting there and what's there wasn't bad, just unfinished.
Good clean space sim fun. If you have enjoyed the X series, EVE, Avorion, and other games in the genre you will easily get your money's worth from this hidden gem. Has some nice and insightful features, and some baffling ones, but overall it's very charming and mechanically solid. The story content is not complete, but the sandbox elements are strong enough to carry the experience, if that is what you are looking for.
This game had great potential but its a shame to say that it has been abandoned. There hasn't been an update since December 2023. Recommend staying clear and saving your money for a game that is actually supported by its developer.
Abandoned game
abandoned and still in EA to trick people into buying it, so it gets a negative review just on principle.
I'm not sure why people are complaining so much, if the game really is abandoned you wouldn't know it by playing it, it's still a fantastic game and definitely worth your time whether it's abandoned or not.
I know the dev had more planned but the game as it is right now has plenty of content and there's really nothing that feels incomplete or unfinished about it, it's far more complete than a lot of other EA games out there.
The game has very few bugs, graphics are decent (for a Unity game), gameplay is good, music is good and this game is good for playing your own music source from wherever you get your tunes. UI design is well done and it has built in modding support. Astrox Imperium has everything most other space games have and it has unique mechanics of it's own.
If you actually spend some real time playing the game instead of just playing it for 20 minutes and then immediately posting a review saying it's abandoned because you now just just suddenly found out what people were saying, you will enjoy it.
Game has been abandoned. Though it is fun in its current state, it can get repetitive real quickly.
Looks like the game has been abandoned, since there has been no updates since December 2023. The developer definitely worked hard on it for quite some time, but it's still in early access with no updates. Will adjust the review accordingly if updates resume, but in the meantime just want to warn potential buyers that development looks to have stopped.
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This wonderful game is EVE off-line, no more ganking, hour-long travelling only to be killed and lose entire months of progress. Amazing a single Dev designed this beauty. Interaction is nearly identical to EVE, similar physics, menus, etc. Not quite as developed as EVE, but the trading, mining, refining aspects are very similar. So happy I found this game. I do hope it hasn't be abandoned though, there's so much that can be done with this to make it all it can be and more. Graphics are not horrible, haven't come across bugs, the game seems to work as designed. One major nice to have would be Steam cloud saves so you can pick up elsewhere where you left off in the same game. I love the in depth customization of the game, you can set details, damage, resources, etc. Files are easy enough to open with .txt editor and mod cargo storage, energy, etc of ships. Great all around!
This game is fking perfect
Great game, and huge. If you want to play EVE Offline, this is your game.
just not good. iv followed for a long time but still really basic and not fleshed out. i fear this has been abandoned
Abandoned by developer. :(
Abandoned game.
I do not currently recommend supporting this Early Access game.
With the Game looking like it’s now is abandoned as the last update was back in December 2023.
shame the Dev has not bothered to take a few moments out there day to post some sort of news or update on what the future of this game is or their plans with it.
I have over 200 hours in this game between here and GoG. I supported this project, suggested it to friends etc, and purchased the game at GoG as well. It is an amazing game. It is what Eve Offline would be. But, it is not a finished game. This was made by a solo developer, but it appears that he abandoned it at this point.
I will gladly change this review to a positive one, assuming the developer comes back to it. As it stands, it as a great, but unfinished game.
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Дополнительная информация
| Разработчик | Jace Masula |
| Платформы | Windows |
| Ограничение возраста | Нет |
| Дата релиза | 17.01.2025 |
| Отзывы пользователей | 87% положительных (868) |