Star Conflict

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6.9

Mixed or average reviews- based on 176 Ratings

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  1. jordan853
    Mar 2, 2013
    10
    First I would like to say the pure gameplay is phenomenal. I sometimes find myself leaning forward into my computer as I dive, and lean side to side as I dodge missiles. There are 3 class types which each are very unique and give the game a kind of RPG feel. Looting, rare drops, equipment, leveling also contributes to this feel. Overall a great game especially being FTP. 10 out of 10 forFirst I would like to say the pure gameplay is phenomenal. I sometimes find myself leaning forward into my computer as I dive, and lean side to side as I dodge missiles. There are 3 class types which each are very unique and give the game a kind of RPG feel. Looting, rare drops, equipment, leveling also contributes to this feel. Overall a great game especially being FTP. 10 out of 10 for sure. Also i noticed someone commenting on long wait times which must have been when it was first released because now I'd be surprised if i waited longer than 30 secs ever. Great game… Expand
  2. Bingcrusher
    Apr 11, 2013
    8
    The Positives:
    - The Combat in the game is very enjoyable with there being many different types of ships and weapons which will keep the combat interesting.
    - The maps available within the game are very 3 dimensional with there being large areas with many different features such as asteroids, destroyed space stations or space debris scattered plentifully throughout the map which makes    The Positives:
    - The Combat in the game is very enjoyable with there being many different types of ships and weapons which will keep the combat interesting.
    - The maps available within the game are very 3 dimensional with there being large areas with many different features such as asteroids, destroyed space stations or space debris scattered plentifully throughout the map which makes dog fights become much more maneuverable, especially for faster ships which cannot take as much fire.
    - There are a lot of different game modes to play with PvP and PvE modes which both have different challenges and objectives. Within PvP there is an arcade mode in which it will randomly pick a game type for you to play which varies from generic capture the flag type games to more interesting defeat the enemy commander modes. There is also a realism mode within PvP which means that once all your ships are destroyed then you are out of the game and an up and coming sector conquest mode which isn’t currently in the game. In PvE, there is a 4 player co-op mode which puts you in a randomly selected scenario with 4 people and you complete the objectives. This means there is a large variety of different mode in which to have fun with and will give the game a lot more longevity with there being a lot to do.
    - There is also an interesting contracts system in the game in which you pick a specific faction and you can complete some once a day contracts for that faction which will reward you with some extra money as a reward. As you complete more contracts you get faction reputation which gives you more and more quests for you to complete for the faction to grant you more money. The quests are also not boring and laborious like a daily WoW quest as these are very easily completable tasks which you would most likely of accomplished without having even accepted the contract.
    - Also with this being an MMO there is constant updates being added to the game and changes being made all the time so there is a reason to come back to the game every now and then to see what they have added/changed.

    The Negatives:
    - The game is unfortunately fallen into the trap of being a pay to win game with the best ships acquirable in the game being only available to those willing to pay with the same case being that with weapons, missiles and modules. This doesn’t mean that the items that you buy are completely overpowered and that you are unable to win if the opponent has them but the stats of these bought ships are clearly higher than others.
    - The matchmaking time is very diverse with times when it can take merely 10-20 seconds to join a game and others when it will take up or 2 minutes to join, and during this time the equipment and ship menus are locked so there is not much to do. This can mean that you are forced to just sit and watch the chat for the allotted time which i’m pretty sure will give you brain cancer if you read it long enough. Take this with a pinch of salt however as this will vary from region to region.
    - Although this is a small complaint there are a lot of different maps however a lot of the maps are very similar to one another since, lets be honest, there isn’t much to see in space.

    Conclusion:
    This is a very fun game with a very fun mechanics and combat and a lot of customisation options within the game for you to have fun with, however this game is held back by its pay to win model.    … Expand
  3. shinarit
    May 13, 2014
    8
    A lobby based space shooter.

    What's good. 1) Great space fighter with much more customization options than the rivals, through diverse module slot distribution and multiple types of weapons with interesting mechanics. 2) Almost perfect free to play model. The grind is not too much (though it's certainly there), and the ships you can buy with money are not strictly superior (though    A lobby based space shooter.

    What's good.
    1) Great space fighter with much more customization options than the rivals, through diverse module slot distribution and multiple types of weapons with interesting mechanics.
    2) Almost perfect free to play model. The grind is not too much (though it's certainly there), and the ships you can buy with money are not strictly superior (though they are better in some ways, just like every ship has their own quirks).
    3) Very nice gradual learning, you start with very few options, slower ships, only one game mode, and you ramp up the number of modules and modes you can use gradually through the tiers.
    4) Developing competitive side. Observer system already in place, tournaments are held, teams are preparing well ahead.
    5) Multiple game modes with their own interesting mechanics and multiple maps, some very imaginative.

    What's bad
    1) Low population, and all that comes with this. Sometimes long Q times for some modes.
    2) No skill based matchmaking, so everyone is thrown into the game as equals (except squads who have to be matched by an enemy squad), which sometimes lead to very unbalanced matches.
    3) The game is not really dynamic compared to shooters like Freelancer or even Moon Breakers, if you fly anything other than an interceptor than you usually strafe behind cover more than you dogfight, which is fine for frigates but a bit weird for a fighter.
    4) Somewhat lacking balance, one shiptree (graph) (Jericho) is considered strictly inferior in most areas to the others. Hopefully will be patched, and anyone can play anything anyways, it's not restricted, players don't belong to a side.

    All in all, a very enjoyable space shooter, even if somewhat grindy, but if you enjoy your game, you won't notice it at all.    … Expand
  4. JeremyJo
    Jan 3, 2014
    10
    Totally great fast paced action PvP game with some PvE modes, it is not pay2win and it is really really fun and addictive. Works a bit similiar to War Thunder but in spaaaace. This has a great future when it is out of beta
  5. OrangejuiceC1
    Apr 8, 2013
    8
    I feel a lot of the reviews on here jumped the gun on not just a new game, but a game that is gaining great traction and seriously fun to play. By "deleting their account" and never playing again they are missing out on what this game is becoming. The fact the developers are pumping out patches and tweeks to make this game more fun, shows they are serious and to give it a better chance.I feel a lot of the reviews on here jumped the gun on not just a new game, but a game that is gaining great traction and seriously fun to play. By "deleting their account" and never playing again they are missing out on what this game is becoming. The fact the developers are pumping out patches and tweeks to make this game more fun, shows they are serious and to give it a better chance.

    As with most new games, especially of F2p styles, there are multiple kinks that need to be ironed out in the beginning months that help shape the game. What the developers may think is a fun idea, could easily turn out to be a bad one. As well, I would wish people stopped complaining about the fact you need to pay to get ahead. Firstly this is a myth, I so far have purchased nothing and I can easily go into a game and feel like a champ. I enjoy this game enough where I will be purchasing a subscription in the future however. This developer is building a product you get to play for free and never have to purchase anything if you so feel it, beggars cannot be choosers. I understand yes, that they rely on making the game fun to play but they do this so you will pay.

    That aside, let’s talk about the game itself….

    Graphics
    I will start with Graphics. This is not a world changing game in terms of graphics, but they look good. Good enough to not turn the average player today away and by no means is that to be offensive, this game does well in the graphics field and I would rate that a 7/10.

    Sound
    In my opinion the game sounds good and the music sounds great. I personally enjoy the music that plays and when I am engaged in an epic battle of proportions with the enemy it makes you feel like you’re on the battlefield.

    Gameplay
    In brief, you are a star pilot. You command 1 of three types of ships, Fighter, Interceptor and Frigate. Each has their own abilities, stat points and style of play. You really should try all three for multiple games before you can make your choice on which one you like the most and please do not judge by how easily other plays kill you with that class of ship. As you play you earn experience, money and loyalty. As you progress, each branch opens up more ships, “parts” for your ship and abilities for your pilot. Contrary to popular belief, you do not need to pay to progress these items Just play the game normally and you will get ahead. Now if you do pay, you will notice an increase in all of the 3 features.

    Controls
    The controls for this game are surprisingly simplified for flying in space. You can go up, down, left, right, strafe, diagonal, reverse, and mix them together to outsmart and destroy your enemy. It’s an easy game to play as far as the controls.

    Conclusion.

    I give this game an 8/10. I feel that this game excels in all areas, but there is room for improvement as well. There should be more weapons, upgrades and abilities. I do like however, that the game is not too complicated when it comes to these features. When I play a piloting game I want to be in the battle and focused on that, while having a fair advantage. I don’t have time to worry about my Plasma Cannons causing “X” damage at “X” range, but he used a magnetic defector, lowering range to “x”, shielding was increased by 6 hypno points, while defense was increased using a hypo multiplier he had in inventory, so then I countered with an energy ray, a hypo spray increasing my range…you get the point. Its more in your face action, with changes outside the battle. There are the few abilities you can change in game, but they help only so much. If you are into that kind of game play you will be unsatisfied with this game.    … Expand
  6. Skipie
    Mar 7, 2013
    10
    This game is really fun for anyone who enjoyed Freelancer or other arcade-styled space-shooter. Its free-to-play and in open beta. Yes, there are some flaws rough edges here and there. There is also very little documentation about the game. It has A lot of potential, there are substantial updates every other day, and its free! so definately worth a try. Since there only 11 reviews rightThis game is really fun for anyone who enjoyed Freelancer or other arcade-styled space-shooter. Its free-to-play and in open beta. Yes, there are some flaws rough edges here and there. There is also very little documentation about the game. It has A lot of potential, there are substantial updates every other day, and its free! so definately worth a try. Since there only 11 reviews right now, and the 3x bad ones are about server problems in a beta game, its getting a 10 from me. it would be a 9 otherwise … Expand
  7. Ageoffan
    Mar 4, 2013
    10
    My friends from Blacklight: Retribution got me to try this game (great game btw, give it a go), and, dare I say it? I think i found a cure to my WoW addiction. HURRAH! Also, As a Russian i love the fact the game is made a Russian company. Or at least has an entire who chat function for Russians. Anyway, onto the game play. It takes a while to learn how to play, but it is not terrible, youMy friends from Blacklight: Retribution got me to try this game (great game btw, give it a go), and, dare I say it? I think i found a cure to my WoW addiction. HURRAH! Also, As a Russian i love the fact the game is made a Russian company. Or at least has an entire who chat function for Russians. Anyway, onto the game play. It takes a while to learn how to play, but it is not terrible, you get the hang of things quickly. If you like to be in the middle of the action, i suggest the quicker planes, if you want to be someone who can deal ton of damage, go with Frigates, that's what i do. Graphics are nice for a F2P, and, honestly, i do not feel like it is much of a pay to win at all, so, all in all, great game. 10/10… Expand
  8. Injenu
    Mar 11, 2013
    10
    Game merges the concepts of EVE, World of Tanks, and that of the various X-Wing classics albeit with much better graphics. While still early in its creation, the game boasts smooth fast and frenetic play both in the context of PVP and PVE. A game that will have many hooked from the start.
  9. MobiasGames
    Jun 4, 2013
    8
    Star Conflict is a a Great Free to Play space shooter. I started playing it when some of my friends came over. Knowing that this game was promoted on Steams front page made this game worth checking out. Just reading off the description of the game made us excited to play it. Booted up and dove right in, made us confused at first. What race/class do I pick, whats the better option here?
    I    Star Conflict is a a Great Free to Play space shooter. I started playing it when some of my friends came over. Knowing that this game was promoted on Steams front page made this game worth checking out. Just reading off the description of the game made us excited to play it. Booted up and dove right in, made us confused at first. What race/class do I pick, whats the better option here?
    I have only bought the minimum amount of coins or Galactic credits to get an advantage and it didn't seem to be worth it. The premium ships are alright in the begging but at rank 4 you can get tier 4 ships (rank 4 allows beginning tier 2 ships) Overall the game is great to look at, im getting 60FPS solid. its worth a shot to play.    … Expand
  10. Fallen_Loki
    May 18, 2013
    10
    Take the best parts of Star Fox and Eve online and combine them. Not a whole lot of depth to the metagame but it's definitely a fun game that you can pick up and put down easily.
  11. thedurphy
    Sep 12, 2013
    8
    This is a really fun free-to-play game. And yes, by paying, you progress faster through the levels but that is no different from any other free-to-play game structures.
    --Paying gets you--
    1. Special ships that are fully leveled up at the time of purchase - which lose the advantage once you level your ships up 2. Permanent Exp(called 'synergy') boost - which lose the advantage once    This is a really fun free-to-play game. And yes, by paying, you progress faster through the levels but that is no different from any other free-to-play game structures.
    --Paying gets you--
    1. Special ships that are fully leveled up at the time of purchase
    - which lose the advantage once you level your ships up
    2. Permanent Exp(called 'synergy') boost
    - which lose the advantage once you have max exp
    3. Ability to take extra 'synergy' earned to level one ship and apply it to another
    - if synergy is managed correctly, this perk becomes useless
    4. Visual Modifications to your ships
    - this offers no advantage to the ships (similar to skins bought in League of Legends)
    5. Elite ship Modules
    - better ones can be found through drops

    As you can see, this model can be compared to many other free-to-play game structures and the only advantage to paying is a faster ride to the end for the ones who don't want to spend hours in the game.

    As to the actual gameplay..
    I feel somewhat nostalgic flying through space, dog-fighting, saving fellow teammates from certain doom. Then to only realize you are knee deep in enemy territory and you have to barrel-roll through narrow cracks in the asteroid fields just to dodge countless enemy ships and their, must faster, homing missiles. This game reminds me many times of what a good Star Wars Game should be, but then, with the sheer number of ship-types and customization, turns it into a potentially even larger-than-movie-space-battle dream come true.

    In the end, it is free-to-play, and I think everyone to play it.    … Expand
  12. calvar
    Feb 26, 2018
    10
    This is the most goddamn fun space dog fight game I've played. I have not put a dime in it yet (maybe will soon), but I have gained some skill and I'm able to do pretty well. Also does not seem pay to win at all, as I have been beaten consistently by better players in lower rank ships, it seems more of a cosmetic thing. The game is VERY skill based. One important thing is to somehowThis is the most goddamn fun space dog fight game I've played. I have not put a dime in it yet (maybe will soon), but I have gained some skill and I'm able to do pretty well. Also does not seem pay to win at all, as I have been beaten consistently by better players in lower rank ships, it seems more of a cosmetic thing. The game is VERY skill based. One important thing is to somehow coordinate with your team. If you get caught alone by several descent enemies, you are almost surely dead.… Expand
  13. Ziggista
    Mar 2, 2013
    10
    Great graphics, Awesome fast game play. Engaging long game and self progression. Very diverse game play and style. Imagine World of Tanks but with Freelancer style ships and fighting and a whole lot faster, and that's just the PVP side of things.

    Latency is not an issue even living in Perth, Australia so that is a plus.
  14. lalonte23
    Dec 14, 2014
    10
    Awesome game! really fun when you play with friends. nice pvp and kinda lot of pve to be honest.
    First time you play you think its a pvp game only but there is a really big world you can explore. i hope they advertise better the open world thing, becouse its kinda hidden
  15. QsX
    Oct 21, 2014
    10
    Just AWESOME! You may do w/a you want - PvE, PvP, exploring, crafting, improving, everything. In this case you may fly and fight with unique ship, which was made by you! Worth playing!
  16. MetaVorion
    Jan 21, 2014
    8
    I dare anyone to give an example of Pay2Win. Spending money only saves time (less grinding), but it's not an automatic win if you fly a "premium" ship. Controls leave a bit to be desired for (I can't use keycombos...WASD to turn, but I can't use Shift+W to go up, instead I have to use Q).

    Still a fun game if you like to PVP in space every now and then. 8 points due to controls (-1) and    I dare anyone to give an example of Pay2Win. Spending money only saves time (less grinding), but it's not an automatic win if you fly a "premium" ship. Controls leave a bit to be desired for (I can't use keycombos...WASD to turn, but I can't use Shift+W to go up, instead I have to use Q).

    Still a fun game if you like to PVP in space every now and then. 8 points due to controls (-1) and some inconsistencies in the game design.    … Expand
  17. dudeuhhff
    Feb 14, 2014
    8
    Fun and fast paced action, and a free to play system that doesn't suck make this free game a good idea and fun to play casually over time as you progress.
  18. NickMiao0928
    May 31, 2016
    8
    The game itself is pretty nice. However, it takes a lot of time to enter a game, as it highly depends on the number of players online. Yet, its PvP dosent really seem like an actual PvP--Im not sure if its just me but I dont see other player's actual name tag--they're all computer generated, and like really trash, making me think that this is AI instead of actual players. Or, its becauseThe game itself is pretty nice. However, it takes a lot of time to enter a game, as it highly depends on the number of players online. Yet, its PvP dosent really seem like an actual PvP--Im not sure if its just me but I dont see other player's actual name tag--they're all computer generated, and like really trash, making me think that this is AI instead of actual players. Or, its because of its trashy balancing system, where players with 4 rank ships can be iin the same match with 1 rank ships… Expand
  19. fredericaouad
    Mar 10, 2013
    9
    Highly addictive gameplay, and tons of RPG elements. This is still a beta and there is tons of potential for this game.. New modes, a campaign, more true MMO.
    Thus far they've stayed away from Pay to Win.
  20. EZpwnage
    Nov 18, 2013
    8
    Star Conflict is a fast-paced space shooter. Star Conflict is a developing game, but there are already very many features already implemented and much more to come. The depth is also quite amazing and the gameplay is very tactical, but the story does leave a thing or to to be desired. Star Conflict also loses points for immature/profane pilot comms, and a slightly confusing UI.
  21. Westord
    Mar 17, 2015
    8
    1st, and foremost, the game just looks beautiful. it's almost worth stopping in the middle of a battle just to look at your space ship. of course it has 2 main problems that keep it from ten. the biggest is simply not enough people. I must admit I find myself leaving this game for maybe months on end as well (and I'm probably out of my Corp by now), so who am I to blame? the second problem1st, and foremost, the game just looks beautiful. it's almost worth stopping in the middle of a battle just to look at your space ship. of course it has 2 main problems that keep it from ten. the biggest is simply not enough people. I must admit I find myself leaving this game for maybe months on end as well (and I'm probably out of my Corp by now), so who am I to blame? the second problem comes with open space AKA Invasion mode. its almost enough to make it a true MMO, but you can see that unless you form a group with your friend, you can go into open space, find some one, both go into one warp gate, and never see each other again. it also makes the matches even more empty than before, so I repeatedly go back to lower tier battles so i can actually play with some guys looking to just enjoy playing this. overall though, best game since LEGO Star Wars.… Expand
  22. Metalsand
    Apr 21, 2013
    8
    Quite a decent game, however it is shaky at best in beta. Best described as WoT in space, it does things quite different from WoT and I do like what it does differently...mostly.

    The things that differ which are nice are the combat, research structure, and modules. The combat is relatively fleshed out: there are small Interceptor ships, Fighters, and Frigates all with different    Quite a decent game, however it is shaky at best in beta. Best described as WoT in space, it does things quite different from WoT and I do like what it does differently...mostly.

    The things that differ which are nice are the combat, research structure, and modules. The combat is relatively fleshed out: there are small Interceptor ships, Fighters, and Frigates all with different abilities and different available special abilities. Interceptors are essentially quick sabeteurs, Fighters are general purpose which can be used as a Interceptor/Frigate hybrid to put it simply, and Frigates are tanks or snipers depending on the Frigate (also support).

    Research is done by simply buying what you want as long as you are the right level for it (which you generally are since leveling up is typically done faster than gaining currency). There is no owning ships, but you do have to buy a preceding ship if required. The game does allow you to skip ahead with some ships but you'd still need the level to buy that ship.

    Now, what sets this apart from WoT the most are the modules. Similar to equipment in WoT, except more diverse, you can customize EVERY facet of your ship as you gain more advanced ships. For instance, you could put focus on your hull then put a kamikazi secondary on your Interceptor that has a plasma gun. This would let you drop the enemy shields, then if you are taking a larger percentage of damage, go all out on a suicidal explosion which would do more damage than a regular death explosion, possibly killing the enemy in the process. Or, you could slap lasers on a Frigate, to keep it versatile and medium range...but you still don't have to. And even then, it gets more diverse. Do you want burst lasers, which do less DPS but have no overheat timer? Do you want close range lasers which have a lower operational range than long range, but max DPS? And this is merely scratching the surface.

    The biggest flaw Star Conflict has is simply that it is in Beta. For instance, I saved up while casually playing for a week for a new starship, only to see that they raised the price from 850,000 to 1,250,000! This really put me off of the game for now...but when it comes out, they should have this sort of stuff fleshed out.

    Overall, this game is good as it is, but it has a massive potential due to the ridiculous level of customization possible, and fun combat.    … Expand
  23. Antherage
    Mar 12, 2013
    9
    This is some of the most fun I have had in a game in years.

    At the heart of this game is fast action space combat. You pilot three different classes of ships ranging from the ultra-fast Interceptor to the slower, sturdier and longer ranged Frigate. Each ship type has it's own set of special abilities and each faction has it's own abilities that separate the ships and distinguish them    This is some of the most fun I have had in a game in years.

    At the heart of this game is fast action space combat. You pilot three different classes of ships ranging from the ultra-fast Interceptor to the slower, sturdier and longer ranged Frigate. Each ship type has it's own set of special abilities and each faction has it's own abilities that separate the ships and distinguish them from each other.

    The base shell of this game allows for so much potential that it makes me rather excited to wait for the future. There are PvE scenarios in which a team of four try to defend/assault three stage encounters that often end in a "Boss" fight which is a super powerful ship or hordes of enemies. The PvE can easily be expanded in the future and it bodes well for fans of cooperative action!

    The PvP is great with several different game modes that allows for a variety of strategy and ways to win. You can pilot a faster Interceptor with a "Micro-warp drive" that allows for you to mini-warp around the map and take strategic points. You could sit back and launch torpedoes to support your teammates with large chunks of burst damage to the enemy or you could run a front-line Frigate sending out recharges for shields and repairs for hulls of all your teammates.

    My ratio of time spent to when this game released is sickening but all worth it. I have not enjoyed and kept coming back to a game in a very long time and the ability to expand all the modes, ships, modules, and adding new scenarios as the developers have mentioned bodes for wonderful potential for this game's future.    … Expand
  24. scruffycavetrol
    Mar 27, 2013
    9
    Good space sim. Much needed too, nice to be in a free roaming sim, instead of a "rail-system" *chough, SWTOR* *cough*. It is free to play, with a "pay for it now" aspect to support it. Every item & ship can be bought with normal currency, but they have "gold" items that can be bought with cash, there are BLUE items that have the exact same stats as the gold, and those are purchased with inGood space sim. Much needed too, nice to be in a free roaming sim, instead of a "rail-system" *chough, SWTOR* *cough*. It is free to play, with a "pay for it now" aspect to support it. Every item & ship can be bought with normal currency, but they have "gold" items that can be bought with cash, there are BLUE items that have the exact same stats as the gold, and those are purchased with in game currency. So there isn't a pay to win, just pay for it now, or you could just play normally, grind it out, and get something with the exact same stats. It has some issues, but overall it is a very nice breath of fresh air. Recommended for anyone who like FPS games, or space fliers like Xwing Vs Tie Fighter, or the mentioned freelancer & tachyon.

    People who think this is Pay to Win, do not understand the concept, and it's completely obvious what the devs are doing.    … Expand
  25. Lawrence_Hill
    Oct 26, 2014
    10
    This is a good game with balanced game mechanics and a wide variety of ships. Better than world of tanks anyway.
    I'm giving this game the thumbs up purely because I feel that the flight and combat style was the best I've played. With the game seamingly more geared towards PvP (like most games nowadays) I felt like the PvE side lacked just a little. PvE had some great missions to play and    This is a good game with balanced game mechanics and a wide variety of ships. Better than world of tanks anyway.
    I'm giving this game the thumbs up purely because I feel that the flight and combat style was the best I've played. With the game seamingly more geared towards PvP (like most games nowadays) I felt like the PvE side lacked just a little. PvE had some great missions to play and with each new tier you jumped to in lvl's, you got new and harder missions. I would suggest going with a group of friends as per my experience, the random pugs sat and did nothing half the time just soaking up free XP.. unfortunate.. My biggest gripe with the game was how "grindy" it felt to get anywhere, even with the release of Free Roam (their open world concept) the missions for it felt very "go here, fetch this, drop it here".. Outside of PvE and to the PVP, I don't have any real words other then Carnage and Chaos. Pick something that moves and kill it, before it kills you.
    This game rocks the world of space combat. Just mesmerizing graphics and you really feel the difference when piloting large ships *compared to the little mosquitos*.

    Pros:
    - Good graphics
    - Good handling of spaceships *compared to other non mentionable space games*
    - Fast paced combat
    - Many PvE missions require tactics. PvP too, of course.
    - "Invasion" and craft: modules, spaceships, weapons and guns.
    - That "grinding" feeling when you are getting higher tier ships.

    Cons:
    - Other players sometimes take this game too seriously.

    Summary: Well done game with surprisingly balanced ships and beautiful graphics. Try it!:)    … Expand
  26. TheSol
    Apr 14, 2017
    9
    Playing since early beta, summer of 2013. First impression was "wow, it's WoT that uses all three dimensions". Nowadays it's completely unique. There're no other multiplayer space shooters with such a casual but hard-to-master gameplay. Why is it rated so negatively these days? Because, actually, it's free-to-play. That means you need to unlock a lot of stuff and yes, it takes a lot ofPlaying since early beta, summer of 2013. First impression was "wow, it's WoT that uses all three dimensions". Nowadays it's completely unique. There're no other multiplayer space shooters with such a casual but hard-to-master gameplay. Why is it rated so negatively these days? Because, actually, it's free-to-play. That means you need to unlock a lot of stuff and yes, it takes a lot of time. But it's fun to play, easy to learn, it's free and not pay-to-win as some often say. Would I play a year 2013 Star Conflict with just new tiers and weapons added? No, obviosly. A good game needs a shake to keep it alive and Targem manage to add some extraordinary stuff. 9/10, just because of some forgotten weapons and modules in the game that are underused and need a rebalance.… Expand
  27. Entarii
    Mar 9, 2013
    10
    It hurts me to see 4 negative reviews for this game because they are all based on technical issue which have been resolved for the most part. The game is in open beta, cut it some slack! The devs are diligent with their updates and listen to the community. This game is shaping up to be epic. A note to grizzled eve-online vets. Remember that magical feeling you first felt when you playedIt hurts me to see 4 negative reviews for this game because they are all based on technical issue which have been resolved for the most part. The game is in open beta, cut it some slack! The devs are diligent with their updates and listen to the community. This game is shaping up to be epic. A note to grizzled eve-online vets. Remember that magical feeling you first felt when you played eve? I know, it's been so long since you've felt it. Download Star Conflict and feel it all over again. You will. I promise you that.… Expand
  28. katovskiy
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Game changed a lot during BETA stage, a lot of testers were not able to cope with expected changes, and required the game (leaving negative reviews as well) but since 2013, game became much easier to enter and progress for new players, a lot of content has been added and more to come. I personally play it for a PvP part, i am not a fan of PvE or its version of "Open space". If you progressGame changed a lot during BETA stage, a lot of testers were not able to cope with expected changes, and required the game (leaving negative reviews as well) but since 2013, game became much easier to enter and progress for new players, a lot of content has been added and more to come. I personally play it for a PvP part, i am not a fan of PvE or its version of "Open space". If you progress a bit further in the game, PvP becomes some kind of blockbuster movie - extreme speeds/agility, cool visual effects, extremely dynamic and diverse, quite a few different builds can be used on each role and different interactions of those makes it " fairly easy to pick up, but hard to master type of game". Did i mention ship designs? - simply awesome.
    P.S. playing this game since March 2013.    … Expand
  29. Solipsism
    Mar 10, 2013
    10
    Great space fighting game still in beta. Amazing how it manages to deliver large space battle with no noticeable lag. Plenty of weapons and tactics to use.
  30. enrogae1
    Apr 2, 2013
    9
    There's not much here, but what is here... is a decently fun game. It's the space dog fighting game I've been waiting for since I can't remember when. It isn't the MMO it claims, and isn't anywhere near being an MMO, but it's a fun lobby-based space pvp game.
  31. androw911
    Oct 21, 2014
    9
    This game is awesome, in the beginning it looks boring as you can't choose your ship or weapon. But in the end of the exping it is very fast paced and there are high customization possibilities. You will fly unique ship and it will be the best fitted for your style.
  32. TheMadGolem
    Apr 14, 2015
    10
    In my opinion,

    Star Conflict is an amazing game.

    Yes, I am aware that it is part World of Tanks but I still like it

    .Unlike war thunder, It has brilliant matchmaking.

    I also think the ship designs are amazing
  33. robonagy
    Jun 26, 2015
    10
    First I would like to say the pure gameplay is phenomenal. I sometimes find myself leaning forward into my computer as I dive, and lean side to side as I dodge missiles.
  34. testosterone
    Oct 24, 2014
    10
    Best grafics! Best gameplay! Best game over the world! I am playing in this game over 1000 hrs !!! It's not sick!!! Skill - is the most important by this game!!!
  35. Adam_West
    May 5, 2015
    10
    Amazing game. . . needs more people to play. Its hard not to love the game. . . however when you first start pvp stay in the T1 -t2 matches untill 700 games or so. T3-T5 there is a very large skill curve. With all the new updates like dread's it makes the game so much more fun !!! YOU MUST PLAY. . . if you ever read this review look up Adam_West.
  36. Wolkor
    Oct 27, 2014
    10
    Hmm what i must say by the first ...
    Forum moderators - are the best of the best. especially - Bazinga XD (beware)
    Game has "open world" wich based on more than 45 locations
    U can be a pirate and plundered caravans ( read other players or npc's)

    But the most i like in the game - is chat atmosphere of russian schoolchildren's >.
  37. Eviscerador
    Oct 28, 2014
    9
    I've been playing this game for more than one year and I think I can give you a balanced review.

    First of all: This game is not Star Citizen, or Eve Online or Elite Dangerous. It doesn't want to be either. This game is a lobby based, free to play fighting arena game, settled in space. You have several ships at your disposal, with different classes and a lot of modules and modifiers    I've been playing this game for more than one year and I think I can give you a balanced review.

    First of all: This game is not Star Citizen, or Eve Online or Elite Dangerous. It doesn't want to be either.

    This game is a lobby based, free to play fighting arena game, settled in space. You have several ships at your disposal, with different classes and a lot of modules and modifiers to customize their performance. Then you go into battle in teams against other people in several game modes like the usual team battle, king of the hill, capture points etc... So far really standard.

    We can say that it is very similar to Warthunder of World of tanks, but with spaceships regarding the pvp skirmish matches.

    Then you have also High end content for clans with rewards if you conquer some of the sectors, which is nice for hardcore players, since you can even win a few premium currency here and there.

    And finally, what makes this game very balanced is that you can also play missions or scenarios in a Co-op fashion with friends, or straight open world and do PvP (pilot killing) or PvE vs AI.

    The open world is not like Eve online, is more like a huge sandbox map, with some RPG like missions (go there, kill 4 wolfs, come back, go there, pick some asteroids and return) and people to interact with. But you have respawns and you don't lose your stuff if you are killed, so it is more arcadish.

    Good thing is that the open world comes with a simple manufacturing tab which allows you to manufacture special ammo, weapons and consumables with the resources collected in there, and also 3 top tier ships which can be configured as you want when you are building them.

    The business model is akin to said games (warthunder, world of tanks) so you have to play and unlock ships with experience, credits and several special currency to get better and better modules. Investing money in the game gives you economical advance, as it is usual in this games, but so far there is nothing you can get with gold that you can't get for free. You will just have it later.

    Concerning most of the complains about the pay to win in premium ships and crews, premium ships are not better than standard ships. They have the same slots than their credit counterparts, and the bonus are different, but not better. Modules can be shared between ships so there is no difference either.

    The problem is that in the tech tree, the credit ships appear with their level 1 stats, and premiums always appear with full level, because they are sold that way. But after you level your credit ships you will see that the premium ships are not better.

    Finally, crews don't give you any advantage over non paying users. Crews allow you to have different slots with different configurations, so you can max-min more ships, instead of flying all of them with a single set of configurations (implants, as they are called)

    But since you can respawn as much as you can with any of your ships in all but one of the modes, the difference in 1v1 situation is nil. You won't get any better implant of bonuses with crews, just different presets.

    So my final verdict is a 9, because they still have to include some content they promised this year, mostly the corporation Dreadnoughts, and balance a bit some of the new consumables introduced with the open world manufacturing system.
    PROS:
    - Good art and graphics.
    - Runs well in mid and low end computers.
    - Free to play, it won't hurt your wallet if you try it.
    - Fast paced action and a good number of game modes.
    - PvP, PvE, and a sandbox with both, all in the same game.
    - SPACE DUDE!! SPACE!!!

    CONS:
    - A good chunk of the population is russian, so expect longer than avg waiting times out of russian or european prime time.
    - Servers are a bit unstable sometimes, but this is something I'm founding in almost any late game.
    - Population is not as high as in mainstream games like world of tanks or warthunder. You won't notice it in low - mid tiers, but top end content lacks a bit of players.    … Expand
  38. shawnshekari
    Jan 14, 2014
    9
    The fast pace PvP evolves nicely as you move up though the ships. At about Rank 4 you start utilizing the tactics you have learned and start feeling like you have some control over the chaos. At rank 8 after flying with corp mates for a couple weeks some serious strategies start to form and that is where the fun begins.

    I have purchased a DLC pack for the game and have spent enough    The fast pace PvP evolves nicely as you move up though the ships. At about Rank 4 you start utilizing the tactics you have learned and start feeling like you have some control over the chaos. At rank 8 after flying with corp mates for a couple weeks some serious strategies start to form and that is where the fun begins.

    I have purchased a DLC pack for the game and have spent enough time being entertained that I feel it was well worth the cash and that the company behind the game is deserving of the cash.

    Give it a try although you and your wallet may wish you hadn't.    … Expand
  39. NaturalCauses
    Feb 21, 2014
    9
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Did you just read a review about this free to play game being a pay to win POS? disregard those outdated and uniformed opinions on this matter as they likely spent more time writing that review than they did discerning if their review was even accurate. The numbers do not lie and the numbers have always shown to those willing to look that the free to play space crafts are superior or equal in balance to premium ones. some premium ships have badass bonuses but what they fail to see is the weaknesses of the ship as a result. all ships have strengths and weaknesses no more than any other in this game, premium or not. after a year of being in beta. this game is kicking ass and taking names. anyone who has taken the time to learn this games mechanics and core structure (which is not easy or quick) will tell you how awesome it actually is under the surface most barely scratch. None of the cons i have read on this page still exist or did exist to the degree these people have claimed indicating most reviews were written after very little play time. after 3 months of playing i love this company and this game. this company is the opposite of SOE and EA....they reward their playerbase regularly for everything and nothing. they patch their patches to make sure new patches are implemented with minimal issues or bugs. they refuse to dumb the games massive offset system down for the stupid masses which i wholeheartedly support as a player and feel not enough companies have the guts to do that and since this one did i give them credit for not selling out. people who spend money on this game before learning the ropes will be in for a rough time. it is a very complex game. you should do your homework first. after all you are not some idiot who hands cash to people you have just met for something that you just found and know nothing about, are you? I could write much more but i chose to crap on the critics here in bulk cause their arguments are flatlined and in some cases straight up incorrect..... this game company loves its players and week after week their actions back up that statement. see for yourself...... add me in game as "aBIRDof"… Expand
  40. grointhedwarf
    May 16, 2014
    8
    This is a great game with lots of potential. The art and design in the game, coupled with the need for great piloting skills makes it a game to play for hours on end. The only problems are that it takes forever to find a match and not enough people play.
  41. Solerion
    Dec 29, 2014
    9
    Tres bon free- to- play avec des graphismes correct et une bonne maniabilité, ce game est juste parfait pour wait other SC and it's not pay-to-win if you are good driver :)
  42. HellzNightmare
    Apr 16, 2015
    10
    When I first started to play Star conflict it starts out as any other game. Then it take a turn to the way that World Of Tanks functions with a MMO and a tech tree for your weapons of choice. I have enjoyed the game for the period of time that I have been playing it. So far I have only hit Teck 6 out of 15. During these 6 levels I have become addicted to the game as a whole and have notWhen I first started to play Star conflict it starts out as any other game. Then it take a turn to the way that World Of Tanks functions with a MMO and a tech tree for your weapons of choice. I have enjoyed the game for the period of time that I have been playing it. So far I have only hit Teck 6 out of 15. During these 6 levels I have become addicted to the game as a whole and have not put it down for a extended amount of time I have enjoyed the PvP battles in space, and the PVE missions that they have added into game to make it so you can fight alongside other players in a mission setting.
    The thing that made the game nice as you progressed into the higher levels you can modified your ships more and more to fit your play style. The amount of customization that is available in the game is very extensive. The fire team PVE missions that they have incorporated are fun to play through but a generic and have little to no story to the missions so that they become dry and boring.
    The PVP aspects of the nice with ho large, open, and they types of settings that they are placed in. There is a large range of game modes from most FPS games while this one is a third person flying game. The team sizes fell small for big the maps are with my average game consisting of only 10 people the match can feel barren. The amount of time for me to find a match has averaged around 2-3 minutes which has felt overly extensive at times but for some reason it is a relaxing change of pace for once.
    The last other aspect of the game that made a big impression on me is that it actually has a added PVE mode that if a free roam where you can explore the galaxy that the game takes place in. With each governing faction having there own section of the galaxy that the control but as far as i have see there is no story of substance going on in the free to roam or the other PVE game mode.
    Over all the game is very well made and fun to play and a good experience in general. As with all things there is always room for improvement and this game is no exception but i would recommend this game to any one that has enjoyed World of Tanks and likes flying games.    … Expand
  43. ORCA1911
    May 29, 2019
    10
    3+ years in and 5k hours spent, gotta say the game is relatively good. In it's base form it has the usual PvP, PvE and free roam modes and the other special stuff would range from huge raids to rocket league like mini games and some heavily competitive/hard sub-modes for each of the 3 main modes.

    There's something for everyone essentially, the only problems is the lack of general    3+ years in and 5k hours spent, gotta say the game is relatively good. In it's base form it has the usual PvP, PvE and free roam modes and the other special stuff would range from huge raids to rocket league like mini games and some heavily competitive/hard sub-modes for each of the 3 main modes.

    There's something for everyone essentially, the only problems is the lack of general information (like a wiki on the warframe level) that could help steer people into the right direction in their playtime. Other than that, there are always small issues that get overlooked with latest content releases but they get fixed eventually, nothing game breaking.

    Everything has a counter tactic, you can buy or grind items, with the market addition its easier than ever to sell buy things without spending real money for those of us that just like a casual f2p model. Visit reddit and forum of the game for any info and help regarding the game and give it a try, with the right people you will never have a dull day.    … Expand
  44. VoHniK
    Apr 26, 2020
    10
    Гра бомба, а підтримка хоч і відповідає раз в день, але за чотири дні я зміг переприв'язати свій акаунт з одного Steam профілю до іншого.

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#71 Most Shared PC Game of 2013

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Metascore
75

Generally favorable reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. CD-Action
    Feb 7, 2015
    75
    It might not be a game to remember for years, but the great PvP mode is worth checking out (especially that Star Conflict is free). [01/2015, p.81]
  2. SpazioGames
    Jan 15, 2015
    70
    A rich space shooter offering countless hours of fun at no cost with significant features both in terms of variety and depth of game mode, also with a large arsenal available to players and a very good technical sector which makes it extremely enjoyable.
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  3. Multiplayer.it
    Nov 18, 2014
    70
    Star Conflict is a good free-to-play game with some flaws and a moderate free-to-play model.
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