In a new role-playing game that was released in 2023 on Steam, you can explore space with numerous planets.
What kind of game is this?
- SpaceBourne 2 (PC) is a single-player role-playing game that entered Early Access on Steam on February 17, 2023, and costs €19.50 there.
- In SpaceBourne 2, you embark on a journey through space and try to create a new empire in the galaxy.
- The space adventure is developed by a single developer named “Burak Dabak” and is playable in English and Turkish.
What does the game offer? If you take a look at all the features that SpaceBourne 2 offers, you might forget that the game is designed by a single developer.
In the attempt to establish your own galactic empire, you can trade with NPCs or engage in space piracy. For the latter, shooter gameplay in third-person perspective and space combat with your spaceship is available. You have complete control over the spaceship and its weapon systems. Additionally, SpaceBourne 2 is said to have crafting and mining.
Of course, exploration of the universe is essential in a space RPG. SpaceBourne 2 boasts numerous different solar systems, each with unique structures and various procedurally generated planets.
Each of these planets is also said to have a vast surface with its own climate, gravity, as well as cities, villages, caves, outposts, and secrets.
How is the game received? SpaceBourne 2 is doing quite well on Steam, with 84% of the 2,390 user reviews being positive (as of July 28, 2023). Players are particularly impressed by the wealth of content created by a single developer.
How does it play? Many Steam users note that there are some issues to criticize. SpaceBourne 2 has bugs, occasionally crashes, and has placeholder NPCs that are meant to give the cities a lively feel but are not actually lifelike.
The criticisms that can be made against SpaceBourne 2 are understandable for many players. After all, it is not an AAA title, but a massive game with many different contents designed by a single developer.
For example, there are voiced lines for quest-giving NPCs. This is atypical for indie games developed by small teams without a large budget. However, SpaceBourne 2 does not rely on expensive voice actors but on AI voice models. This does not always sound optimal in the game and can be criticized, but it is more than many comparable games offer.
What do players specifically say about SpaceBourne 2? In almost every review on Steam, it becomes clear that it is a game with flaws that nonetheless manages to convince many players.
- “For a game developed by only one developer, it is quite spectacular. There are some bugs here and there, a few typos, etc., but overall, it is a pretty great game.”
- “There is still a lot to fix and improve, but for what is already in the game, it is very impressive.”
- “I am incredibly impressed by the scope of this game, considering what it costs and how small the development team is. There are some quirks. […] But this game is shockingly good, and I can’t wait to see how it evolves.”
- “Amazingly, one man built this. This is currently my favorite game. If you like open space games, you’ll love this.”
- “The game has obvious bugs and some rough edges, but I find it entertaining. […] There is tons of room for improvement, as most people have already said. For $20 from a small team, it’s a great deal.”
If SpaceBourne 2 sounds interesting to you and you want to give it a try, you must be aware that you are buying a game that is far from perfect.
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