Metascore
79 out of 100

Generally favorable reviews - based on 6 Critics

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 6
  2. Negative: 0 out of 6
  1. Those that have been turned off by overly complex space sagas will really enjoy this perfect, "beer and pretzels" style title. Highly recommended for those who miss the simplicity, yet complex nature of the old Star Control titles.
  2. An excellent bite-sized game that captures the feeling of space exploration nicely. A bit more new content in the upcoming patches would be appreciated. [April 2006]
  3. This is the space exploration equivalent of solitaire or hearts; indeed, this game would be a perfect accessory for every PC sold. It is a simple delight that scales to all levels of player and never, ever overstays its welcome.
  4. A great little galaxy-exploring game, perfect for lunch breaks. It's fast-paced, random, and quite addictive.
  5. The game offers variety, excitement, thought and pace all in tiny bundle you can wolf down in a sandwich break. In fact, that's what this actually reminds me of - the gaming equivalent of a snackette.
  6. Too random to be called a strategy game, too non-scary to be classified as adventure; think of it as the Cliff's Notes version of Star Control. [Mar 2006, p.64]
User Score

Universal acclaim- based on 4 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 2 out of 2
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 2
  3. Negative: 0 out of 2
  1. JeremyF
    9
    I love it. It has enough activity going on to keep you interested.
  2. JamesM.
    9
    This game is one of the best I've come across in a very long time. Quick and easy to get into, but it never ceases to be interesting and challenging. Although turn-based, it has live-action combat to keep the most interesting aspects as exciting as they can be. Full Review »