Star Trek: Resurgence

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7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 19 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 26
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  1. Pharmboy
    May 24, 2023
    9
    Amazing game that had me giddy one moment and contemplating the deepest decisions I've seen since mass effect 2. The writing really touches on the nature of lower deck enlisted vs the command decisions of bridge crew. As a former military I've never seen such appreciation in a game ever. Minus 1 point for a few sound hiccups and lower graphics. That being said you will be completelyAmazing game that had me giddy one moment and contemplating the deepest decisions I've seen since mass effect 2. The writing really touches on the nature of lower deck enlisted vs the command decisions of bridge crew. As a former military I've never seen such appreciation in a game ever. Minus 1 point for a few sound hiccups and lower graphics. That being said you will be completely immersed within the first hour.… Expand
  2. shazents
    May 24, 2023
    9
    This review for PC.

    While it has some graphical issues and bugs at launch (why it is 9/10), playing through the whole game was amazing. The story was gripping, the character interactions complicated, and overall, a very well-made game. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Star Trek, especially of the TNG/DS9/VOY era. The feel and story fit that timeline very well. It isn't a    This review for PC.

    While it has some graphical issues and bugs at launch (why it is 9/10), playing through the whole game was amazing. The story was gripping, the character interactions complicated, and overall, a very well-made game. I recommend this to anyone who is a fan of Star Trek, especially of the TNG/DS9/VOY era. The feel and story fit that timeline very well. It isn't a particularly challenging game, though there is some combat, it has a story mode if those combat portions prove difficult. The main appeal is making tough choices and seeing how they play out. The choices you make will bring some characters closer to the playable characters while others may distance themselves. The medium they tell the story in is very, very fitting for Star Trek.

    Once patches are released and the small technical issues fixed, this will be a 10/10 game. Highly recommend!    … Expand
  3. damian3k
    May 25, 2023
    9
    I'm glad new Star Trek game come out. It has some parts that could be more polished (like more settings, some UI problems while playing on keyboard and mouse or strange UX decisions for example using space instead of escape, low fps lock). Overall its great game in awesome franchise, that deserves more games. I can feel my decisions matters and i feel star trek wibe in this game, andI'm glad new Star Trek game come out. It has some parts that could be more polished (like more settings, some UI problems while playing on keyboard and mouse or strange UX decisions for example using space instead of escape, low fps lock). Overall its great game in awesome franchise, that deserves more games. I can feel my decisions matters and i feel star trek wibe in this game, and that's most important. Even though it doesn't have next-gen graphics or tottaly AAA polished aspects, its has the spirit and so many little details that good game has to have. GJ devs!… Expand
  4. TheHonestJock
    May 28, 2023
    8
    As a life long trekkie growing up with TNG, DS9 & VOY I have been bitterly disillusioned by the "nu-trek" that we have suffered recently including the heart-breakingly bad Picard series, when I saw this was being released I was EXTREMELY sceptical. I anticipated it would be yet more cynical dystopian Trek, the antithesis of what Trek should be.

    Thankfully, I was wrong, I was VERY wrong.    As a life long trekkie growing up with TNG, DS9 & VOY I have been bitterly disillusioned by the "nu-trek" that we have suffered recently including the heart-breakingly bad Picard series, when I saw this was being released I was EXTREMELY sceptical. I anticipated it would be yet more cynical dystopian Trek, the antithesis of what Trek should be.

    Thankfully, I was wrong, I was VERY wrong. In terms of ST games this is probably one of the best from a narrative perspective, being put into the shoes of two characters, one a senior bridge officer and the other a lower decks Petty Officer working the hum drum engineering jobs of the ship. Each have their own unique perspective and effect on the story. I have to say I absolutely loved every minute of the story. It was a very well paced, intelligent story that presents the player with a wide array of choices, putting you at the heart of the ST universe. This is like the classic Trek of old where the line of right and wrong is walked, there are ethical and moral quandaries to consider and solve and (if you are so inclined) how to a Starfleet Officer should conduct themselves. That combined with very deep and well written characters it brings this game to life. I had an absolute blast with this.

    From a technical standpoint its not incredible, if I had to be harsh, the characters are basically from the Sims4 and the graphical performance is very mid but to be frank, thats not what this game is about. The graphics and character models are perfectly serviceable to get you through an incredibly enjoyable and story rich "Telltale" style game.

    I am sad that I have played the game and have finished it, I wish I could do it all again and enjoy it all over again. This is basically the only game in recent memory that I am absolutely desperate to see get a sequel and the Studio will have my money if that comes to pass.

    A must play for TNG era trekkies, this game is phenomenal as a ST game if a little rough round the edges.    … Expand
  5. funkygreenpigs
    Jun 6, 2023
    6
    PC - RTX4080.

    Having been a long time Trekkie I discovered this by accident while scrolling the Epic store and decided to by it on a whim as the reviews looked good. Now I don't usually either pre order or purchase games at release as I've been burned before (Arkham Knight i'm looking at you!) but I thought sod it, it can't be that bad... oh how wrong I was! Graphically this is    PC - RTX4080.

    Having been a long time Trekkie I discovered this by accident while scrolling the Epic store and decided to by it on a whim as the reviews looked good.

    Now I don't usually either pre order or purchase games at release as I've been burned before (Arkham Knight i'm looking at you!) but I thought sod it, it can't be that bad... oh how wrong I was!

    Graphically this is nothing to shout about, it's done in Telltale's sudo comic book style (as the devs are ex TT staff) which I could accept as adequate if it wasnt for the god awful lack of graphical options. Who builds a game in 2023 with no native widescreen support? FML it is painful trying to get this working on a 4k monitor.

    But even if you can get it to play with your display it won't matter as the game will be locked to 30FPS (again in 2023!!!) for some unfathomable reason. Why? I mean it's not as if the Unreal Engine can't handle it especially as it looks like a PS3 era game.

    Next is the character movement and facial animations. Holy **** on a stick, for a narrative heavy point and click based game the lack of fluidity in movement and the comical facial expressions actually take you out of the moment more often than drawing you in.

    Following on from that **** show is the sound, or lack there of. I'm sure there are some interesting conversations to be had in this game. I couldn't tell you though as I can't hear any of them through the clipped audio and horrendous lip syncing issues.

    Gameplay wise, it's serviceable. You're here for the story, which is actually really good, but you keep getting interupted by random QTE which often break the immersion of a scene and are usually just filler. Oh and if you ever wanted to know if being in phaser dual is exciting... if this game is anything to go by the answer is nope. It is instead just mildly annoying.

    Much like the controls and oh my god the motion blur! Just give me options for graphics and controls!!!

    So you may think at this point that I think ST:R is a POS? Well currently, in it's bug riddled, half arsed, comically broken state, yes it is. The only thing that is saving it is the story.

    If they can address the major bugs with a patch then i'll give it another go just to see the story though, as it really is that good. But until then, sorry this is getting shoved back onto the proverbial shelf for a while. That'll teach me for wanting nice things!    … Expand
  6. Tornnight
    May 26, 2023
    10
    A game for a true Trek fan. Good story and good graphics with excellent philosophical dilemmas. I really was invested in the characters as if I was watching a good Trek movie.

    Review for PC. The bad, frame rate can be a bit off at times and no options for high resolutions, but in the end this didn't bother me much. I really only noticed it when I first started.
  7. Mikond_Cz
    May 24, 2023
    5
    Maybe its good on PS4 but having no graphic setting on PC is weird. Having 1080p and 30 FPS locked looks absolutelly terrible. This makes Star Trek Online look good (which is btw over 10 years old). Pc port could use some work. Cant speak about the rest since i decided to wait for a patch. I know that graphics doesnt matter that much but i want it to be at least watchable. + its Epic only.
  8. Smoothhands
    May 26, 2023
    1
    This is an ok Star Trek story but i disagree with people saying it's for people who like TNG.
    It's more for people who like Discovery, Strange New World and the first seasons of Picard.
    But this is a videogme and wow is a bad one. Maybe it's better on a console.,. But this janky ill ported mess is not worth spending money on the PC.
  9. Joe_Friday
    May 31, 2023
    9
    You'll like it if you're a fan of Telltale games, and you'll love it if you're a Star Trek fan. It's not a typical PC shoot-em-up, it follows the Telltale style of "choose your own adventure" story telling. It's like being a part of a Star Trek episode with your choices affecting how the episode plays out. Graphics are not groundbreaking, typical of a Telltale style game, but modern enoughYou'll like it if you're a fan of Telltale games, and you'll love it if you're a Star Trek fan. It's not a typical PC shoot-em-up, it follows the Telltale style of "choose your own adventure" story telling. It's like being a part of a Star Trek episode with your choices affecting how the episode plays out. Graphics are not groundbreaking, typical of a Telltale style game, but modern enough to be enjoyable. I found the story compelling and recommend the game, especially for Trekkers!… Expand
  10. Theaussie72
    May 26, 2023
    10
    Few minor bugs but it blew me away with a great story and fantastic graphics, and let’s not forget the great amountof replayablity
  11. CoreDave
    Jun 6, 2023
    10
    Genuinely fantastic authentic Star Trek adventure. It puts recent TV efforts to shame for how well it puts you into the universe of Star Trek. Its not the highest graphical fidelity and it lacks a wee bit of polish here and there, the quick time events sometime feel a bit like they're there just for the sake of it. But in the end these are minor issues in an otherwise wonderful Star TrekGenuinely fantastic authentic Star Trek adventure. It puts recent TV efforts to shame for how well it puts you into the universe of Star Trek. Its not the highest graphical fidelity and it lacks a wee bit of polish here and there, the quick time events sometime feel a bit like they're there just for the sake of it. But in the end these are minor issues in an otherwise wonderful Star Trek story with first class writing and voice acting.… Expand
  12. asmodaie
    May 29, 2023
    9
    An honest-to-goodness Star Trek game that really feels like it respects its source material. Great voice work, fantastic story, and a fun way to spend a weekend for *any* fan of science fiction. It's a can't-miss for any ST fan, though!
  13. klausthesaint
    Jul 30, 2023
    9
    The game its a little bit outdate and buggy but the adventure is amazing: a real trek story from TNG well written.
  14. hmgnsd
    May 26, 2023
    9
    This is the most ‘Star Trek-y-like-an-episode-of-TNG’ game I’ve played since ‘A Final Unity.’ Devs been chasing that one for 30 years and someone finally caught up. Yes, there are bugs and glitches, but I’m choosing to believe the developers when they say they are working on patches and enhancements. And knowing what the industry is like; cut an indie dev some slack! Odds are they had toThis is the most ‘Star Trek-y-like-an-episode-of-TNG’ game I’ve played since ‘A Final Unity.’ Devs been chasing that one for 30 years and someone finally caught up. Yes, there are bugs and glitches, but I’m choosing to believe the developers when they say they are working on patches and enhancements. And knowing what the industry is like; cut an indie dev some slack! Odds are they had to get something out the door by a certain time or else forfeit whatever percentage of pay they were contracted. Besides, it’s either ‘vote with your wallet’ and show Paramount/CBS that there is an appetite for Star Trek games (and with enough sales and buzz we could get a sequel!?), or don’t support the first non free2play or mobile Star Trek game in forever and end up with no more being produced for another 30 years… … Expand
  15. mrbitsey
    Jul 27, 2023
    0
    The story is very much like an episode of Star Trek TNG. There are some great cameos by past characters, including Ryker and Spock. I enjoyed the storyline and the dual perspective of the two main characters. However, it didn't feel like there were many genuine choices, and the reactions of some of the crew can make you scratch your head. The interface is a bit clunky, especially whenThe story is very much like an episode of Star Trek TNG. There are some great cameos by past characters, including Ryker and Spock. I enjoyed the storyline and the dual perspective of the two main characters. However, it didn't feel like there were many genuine choices, and the reactions of some of the crew can make you scratch your head. The interface is a bit clunky, especially when walking or running. This is definitely not an action shooter, but more like a story on rails. But if you're in it for the story and the "Trek", there's plenty to enjoy.… Expand
  16. sommerlund
    Aug 28, 2023
    9
    I thought it was great, but short. Better than most of the Star Trek movies that came out recently. Compared to those this is better value. The story really reminded me of ST:TNG. Which is a great place to be.

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Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 8 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 10 out of 18
  3. Negative: 0 out of 18
  1. Adventure Gamers
    Aug 4, 2023
    90
    Star Trek: Resurgence is a brilliant game that successfully recaptures the spirit of the classic shows. The former Telltale developers, Dramatic Labs, effectively update the formula to bring variety and ensure that adventurers are consistently engrossed. If you are a Trekkie or have enjoyed games made by Telltale, definitely put this on your gaming to-do list.
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  2. New Game Network
    Aug 4, 2023
    71
    Star Trek: Resurgence has an interesting story with thought-provoking scenarios and two good protagonists. While it makes adequate use of the interactive-story genre, there was room to improve the choices and gameplay.
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  3. Gamereactor UK
    Jun 15, 2023
    60
    Star Trek in game format has often not been synonymous with quality and unfortunately this time it is not a hit either. The story is interesting and the characters are generally colourful and well written. However, it is hard to give these characters more life and we have to deal with the stiff animations and the weak voice acting unfortunately.
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