Startopia

 PC
Metascore
86

Generally favorable reviews - based on 14 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 13 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 14
  3. Negative: 0 out of 14
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  1. GameZone
    85
    There is a bevy of great characters that course throughout the game, making it ever intriguing and solid fun.
  2. ActionTrip
    80
    Very playable and is sure to get your attention. However, the relatively small number of mission, and the occasionally dull atmosphere may cause that attention to become short-lived…
  3. Voodoo Extreme
    90
    A game of amazing polish and humor, which translates into pure fun.
  5. Gamer's Pulse
    91
    Seems almost like a combination of many of the best management sims to date.
  6. Happy Puppy
    85
    If you like to play in a digital sandbox and have an affinity for humor-leaning sci-fi, Startopia is not to be missed.
  7. Game Revolution
    83
    This game has got it all - sophisticated strategy, awesome gameplay and well-placed humor.
  8. Gaming Age
    100
    Humour - GOOD humour - is hard to get across in entertainment software, but Startopia succeeds in not only being a fun game, but a funny game.
  9. Yahoo!
    90
    An amusing, engrossing and addictive play. The missions represent around 20-30 hours of entertaining gaming.
  10. IGN
    90
    The game is just plain beautiful. It manages to combine a really great cartoony feel with the characters and building design while keeping a very futuristic feel with some really terrific textures that look both high-tech and colorfully playful at the same time.
  11. GamePower
    88
    The game is so much fun and has such a great sense of humor that those quibbles melt away like goo off a reactor core. Bottom line: You'll love Startopia.
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  12. GameSpot
    83
    It's a testament to Startopia's fundamentally sound design and attractive presentation that you'll enjoy it despite the fact that, at times, it'll make you feel slightly alienated.
  13. GameSpy
    85
    With its diversity, engaging style, and sly sense of humor, Startopia has plenty to offer.
  14. Cincinnati Enquirer
    70
    A stellar strategy/simulation game with incredible depth and detail — but it may turn off some players with its steep learning curve.
  15. All Game Guide
    90
    Finding the perfect balance isn’t easy, but those who do will discover a subtle style of gameplay that demands more than other programs of the genre. While not for the uninitiated, the title is well worth the time and energy invested in learning.

Awards & Rankings

18
#18 Best PC Game of 2001
37
#37 Most Discussed PC Game of 2001

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User Score
8.6

Generally favorable reviews- based on 74 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 63 out of 74
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 74
  3. Negative: 6 out of 74
  1. giskarduk
    Feb 26, 2015
    9
    I love this game, I have had 100s of hours of out of it over the past decade and a half, even today I still play it through from start to end.I love this game, I have had 100s of hours of out of it over the past decade and a half, even today I still play it through from start to end. I owned it disk, then got the digital version it from GOG and now it is on Steam too. There are few very space station games that are any good on the market and this ranks as one of the best. Many of the old Muckyfoot team came from Bullfrog and where involved with the Theme series back in the day. No idea what they doing now but i wish them the best. Excellent game with a great sense of humour. Recommended. Ages well.… Full Review »
  2. dsj556
    Feb 10, 2015
    1
    I am sure in 2001 this was an amazing game however it in no way stands up to the test of time. If you just saw this for sale on Steam justI am sure in 2001 this was an amazing game however it in no way stands up to the test of time. If you just saw this for sale on Steam just keep browsing.… Full Review »
  3. Ade_the_Rare
    Jun 13, 2012
    10
    Very enjoyable, good humoured, aliens and robots with more character than most *people*... The level of space station management is perfect toVery enjoyable, good humoured, aliens and robots with more character than most *people*... The level of space station management is perfect to engage the player and keep them hooked for many hours or enjoyment. Highly recommend.… Full Review »
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