Star Trek The Video Game

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2.3

Generally unfavorable reviews- based on 401 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 42 out of 401
  2. Mixed: 52 out of 401
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  1. Urza
    Apr 24, 2013
    0
    This game is a hot mess. The voice acting doesn't make up for the uninspired combat, broken coop, and terrible A.I. controlling the teammate.

    Are devs and PR people really trying to boost metacritic scores?
  2. Naeemah
    Apr 24, 2013
    0
    Another game released with enough bugs to make you suspect, that you're playing an alpha build.
    On top of this the major sellpoint of the game, the co-op doesn't work at launch.
    According to the game developers it's a small problem that only a few people are experiencing, but so far i have not found a single person who got it working, except the game's senior producer posting on steam    Another game released with enough bugs to make you suspect, that you're playing an alpha build.
    On top of this the major sellpoint of the game, the co-op doesn't work at launch.
    According to the game developers it's a small problem that only a few people are experiencing, but so far i have not found a single person who got it working, except the game's senior producer posting on steam that it works fine.    … Expand
  3. Forranach
    Apr 24, 2013
    0
    This game is full of bugs, I don't understand how a company like namco can put out such shoddy games? I will think twice about buying in the future :0
  4. Htimez2
    Apr 24, 2013
    0
    Simple the co-op for PC does not work, so do not buy.Simple the co-op for PC does not work, so do not buy.
    Simple the co-op for PC does not work, so do not buy.Simple the co-op for PC does not work, so do not buy.
  5. polakbob
    Apr 24, 2013
    8
    Surprisingly solid game. I have to admit I wasn't expecting much when I jumped in, but I ended up really liking it. It captures the feel of the source material really well. Voice work is well-done. Graphics are okay to good. Combat mechanics are pretty average. All-in-all, not a bad game at all. An easy recommendation from me for anyone that likes Star Trek.
  6. F-Haters
    Apr 24, 2013
    5
    Well i am done with pre-orders, the game is not another colonial marines, but nether is it the ultimate Star Trek experince, at a simple movie tie in job, nothing more.

    Pro. Good voice work Some set peices are good. Cons. Terrible controls. The graphics are last gen to say the least. Some game stopping bugs concerning the AI. And worst of all you can see its a console port the    Well i am done with pre-orders, the game is not another colonial marines, but nether is it the ultimate Star Trek experince, at a simple movie tie in job, nothing more.

    Pro.
    Good voice work
    Some set peices are good.

    Cons.
    Terrible controls.
    The graphics are last gen to say the least.
    Some game stopping bugs concerning the AI.
    And worst of all you can see its a console port the PC's power is simply not used nor is there are optimisation.

    If you have a console then wait till this game is on sale for at least half the present price, its a generic shooter. nothing more.    … Expand
  7. kryptikkomatose
    Apr 24, 2013
    7
    i got this and i gotta say while it is maybe the best game in the star trek line of games maybe this game itself is really a kinda boring linear 3rd person shooter with cover mechanics the so called exploration with the tricorder is a joke the only exploring u do is when your walking in that straight line from a to b just pull out that tricorder and see if there is anything to scan in thei got this and i gotta say while it is maybe the best game in the star trek line of games maybe this game itself is really a kinda boring linear 3rd person shooter with cover mechanics the so called exploration with the tricorder is a joke the only exploring u do is when your walking in that straight line from a to b just pull out that tricorder and see if there is anything to scan in the hallway the whole game seems tp take place in thats it

    .i being a massive trekker since i was 10 im 30 now i gotta say i really do not like this new reboot it is so not in the spirit of star trek this new star trek is just a action heavy, highly stylized version really in name only the game really doesnt feel like iam playing star trek and that really dissapoints me i literally gotta keep telling myself “hey this is a star trek game its what u always wanted,”cuz other than the name of the characters it really doesnt feel like star trek, and the gorn in this game who are the main enemy they are soo godamn stupid its maddening they are literally DINOSAURS!!! no joke they are like really like thick velicoraptors i hate them how would these aliens even build ships and weapons and when they walk on fours sometimes or dont even seem to have culture or anything resembling a alien race in the star trek universe.

    but than i just remind myself “this is the new cool updated star trek and its in a alternate time line/dimension so basically they can do anything they want in terms of alien looks and behavior and explain it away by saying that”.and even so they dont even seem in the spirit of star trek like in the movie what the was the deal with the romulans i mean cmon huge face tats GOD!

    So it seems too me that this new trek really isnt for us old star trek veterans who seen all the shows and movies and know all about the star trek universe this reboot as much as all of us probably want more and new star trek this is for newbies and people who know hardly nothing bout star trek cuz this new is just a action movie with star trek characters its all flash and no soul.

    So the game for me was kinda boring and i always had this feeling like i wanted more from it i wish it was more open ended with more exploration.and the game seems too be really easy in terms of everything is mostly Press “this” button to “open door “to “hack a door” to heal to help ur teammate just felt like it was really dumb down if this wasnt star trek and it was just some generic game it would be horrible and boring cuz theres nothing special the story is good if u like this version of star trek so if u do than you will love the story if u dont the it will just be boring.    … Expand
  8. keeling2008
    Apr 24, 2013
    6
    Star Trek is a surprisingly good movie cash in. Normally these type of tie-ins are poor attempts to make money off the back of the new film but it is not the case here! I must say, the new Star Trek film looks great and I can't wait to see it.

    The game doesn't do anything out of the ordinary, this is a simple 3rd person linear action/adventure game. This is no Mass Effect, there are no    Star Trek is a surprisingly good movie cash in. Normally these type of tie-ins are poor attempts to make money off the back of the new film but it is not the case here! I must say, the new Star Trek film looks great and I can't wait to see it.

    The game doesn't do anything out of the ordinary, this is a simple 3rd person linear action/adventure game. This is no Mass Effect, there are no choices and everything is pre-destined. But that only makes it a shallow game, not a rubbish game. It is an enjoyable romp with quality voice acting and a great opening sequence. The enterprise looks great and so do the player models, however, graphics are not quite up to scratch. Graphically, this has console port written all over it so don't be expecting anything mind blowing. Controls are okay, I am using a mouse and keyboard and I have to say they have ported it very well. Although, it is a lot easier playing with a Xbox controller.

    All in all the game is coop orientated but I have played half the game on my own and the A.I controlled Kirk was fine and showed great awareness during coop parts. I have completed the game with a coop friend and we ran into no trouble at all. We are not Star Trek fans by any stretch on the imagination but we have both agreed that this is a enjoyable game but not worth full price admission. At say... £15 £20, I'd probably say buy it, but priced at £30, it's just to hard to recommend when there are better games on the market that include a competitive multiplayer to sweeten the deal.

    Overall, it's worth a play through and I am sure Star Trek fans will love it. It is not difficult unless you are playing on the hard difficulty but this is due to clumsy shooting mechanics more than anything. However, it is nice to have a console port that has been optimised to a good quality (unlike 007 Legends and Assassin Creed 3) for PC and the added coop option is great if you have close friends that enjoy some casual coop gaming.

    6/10    … Expand
  9. njdss4
    Apr 24, 2013
    5
    Pros: The voice acting. Pine and Quinto do a good job. Some of the minor characters feel like they're phoning it in, but the two leads are most important and they did a great job.

    It feels like Trek. The ability to choose non-lethal combat in appropriate scenarios is a great choice. Phasers have a 'stun' settings for a reason! The tricorder is well designed and very useful, though    Pros: The voice acting. Pine and Quinto do a good job. Some of the minor characters feel like they're phoning it in, but the two leads are most important and they did a great job.

    It feels like Trek. The ability to choose non-lethal combat in appropriate scenarios is a great choice. Phasers have a 'stun' settings for a reason! The tricorder is well designed and very useful, though it almost falls into Batman Arkham Asylum territory because you want to keep it on at almost all times to find objects you can interact with, but that means you can't have your weapon out. (Why not tricorder in one hand, phaser in the other?)

    The story is serviceable. Nothing amazing, but not bad. This could easily be the plot of an episode of a new Trek TV series.

    The Enterprise looks great. I didn't like the design of the new 1701 at first, but it's growing on me, and it looks as it should in this game.

    Cons: The shooting controls are awful. Shooting anything at close range is near impossible because you wind up shooting behind the target that's right in front of you. Wonky perspective.

    The cover mechanics only work when they want to. I keep wishing they had been able to copy the Mass Effect controls and cover mechanic, but this feels like a really cheap imitation of that.

    The game can devolve into a cluster**** when you're in combat shooting and being shot at (while wrestling with the controls), trying to listen to someone give you critical information while everything is exploding, and there are prompts telling you new interactions all at the same time. Often times, one of those things will be missed and you'll die. One time it got to the point where the best way to advance was to just run head first into danger and get to the other side before I died instead of listening to the hints/prompts.

    Overall, this game is good at times, but not often enough. It goes from slightly fun to immensely frustrating like a never-ending rollercoaster. Absolutely not worth full retail price.    … Expand
  10. Anderman
    Apr 23, 2013
    5
    This will be the last time i pre order a game. I played the game for about 3 hours..I can not stand the controls..Dodge/Cover is borked and in single player your partner (spock/Kirk) is a waste. The game just feels slow and clunky..I have hope for the future as maybe they can patch/Fix it? Like one person said..Wait until it is at 19.99 then maybe it is worth the money....DO not pay 49.99This will be the last time i pre order a game. I played the game for about 3 hours..I can not stand the controls..Dodge/Cover is borked and in single player your partner (spock/Kirk) is a waste. The game just feels slow and clunky..I have hope for the future as maybe they can patch/Fix it? Like one person said..Wait until it is at 19.99 then maybe it is worth the money....DO not pay 49.99 like I did...… Expand
  11. Unfair
    Apr 23, 2013
    3
    Being a poorly done console port as well as a movie tie-in game isn't the issue which merits the game getting a poor score, it is the complete and total lack of working Online Co-op for the PC version that makes the game pointless and a waste of money. With so much emphasis placed on the Co-op component of the game, you'd think that would be the one feature they'd get right!Being a poorly done console port as well as a movie tie-in game isn't the issue which merits the game getting a poor score, it is the complete and total lack of working Online Co-op for the PC version that makes the game pointless and a waste of money. With so much emphasis placed on the Co-op component of the game, you'd think that would be the one feature they'd get right! Unfortunately the lack of working online, lack of polish, massive bugs, and dated visuals make it the total failure package it was sadly always assumed and destine to be.… Expand
  12. merc4hire
    Apr 23, 2013
    6
    Surprisingly very enjoyable game! I like the voice acting, the athmosphere, the gameplay. All very good. Except im currently having problems with co-op. I hope it will be fixed soon
  13. mdmyers407
    Apr 23, 2013
    9
    I was very surprised at the quality of this game. Very fun with a good storyline and great voice acting. Most movie to game titles can not stand up like this one does.
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43

Generally unfavorable reviews - based on 18 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 18
  3. Negative: 13 out of 18
  1. Level7.nu
    Sep 10, 2013
    40
    Star Trek is a game with a lot of potential. None of which is being used. The game design is old, incomplete and riddled with bugs. The actors make a decent job and the co-op mode is alright but that is the only good things worth mentioning about this otherwise bland and forgettable tie-in to the movie.
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  2. PC Gamer UK
    Jun 19, 2013
    45
    A by-the-numbers cover shooter punctuated by mind-numbing hacking minigames and woeful space combat. [July 2013, p.92]
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  3. Pelit (Finland)
    Jun 13, 2013
    69
    Star Trek isn't as bad as they say, although the game has more than it's share of problems. The story is nice, but the game itself is filled with stupidities. For a duo of trekkies this game offers ADHD thrill ride for a weekend. If Star Trek doesn't get your juices flowing, you better steer clear. [June 2013[
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