Rebel Galaxy

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
64

Mixed or average reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 0 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Push Square
    Feb 1, 2016
    70
    Rebel Galaxy is a streamlined take on the space sim that while nowhere near as complex as its PC peers still has enough going on to keep you more than entertained. It's a real shame then that despite its enjoyable ship-to-ship combat, interesting setting, and fantastic soundtrack, it ultimately ends up being tarnished by a repetitive grind that needlessly pads out its length.
  2. Brash Games
    Jan 16, 2016
    70
    Even with intergalactic, hyper speed travel feeling like rush hour on the highway at times, Rebel Galaxy has plenty to celebrate.
  3. Destructoid
    Jan 20, 2016
    65
    Despite my many complaints, Rebel Galaxy did put a smile on my face. It's an ambitious little game that regrettably tries too hard to grab something out of its reach, but what it does get its hands on is excellent.
  5. PlayStation LifeStyle
    Jan 14, 2016
    65
    There’s a lot to do in Rebel Galaxy, it’s just a shame that it’s all too often the same things to do. That’s the selling point for this genre, yes, but there’s so much repetition that I never felt particularly engaged.
  6. Digitally Downloaded
    Feb 8, 2016
    50
    It makes a good transition from PC to console, but Rebel Galaxy was far too vapid and uninspired to be a really stand out game in the first place. While that means it's not terrible, it's also a complete waste of what the far reaches of outer space offers for creative narrative, and this is deeply disappointing.

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User Score
6.8

Mixed or average reviews- based on 80 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 41 out of 80
  2. Mixed: 27 out of 80
  3. Negative: 12 out of 80
  1. Jack_Cranberry
    Jan 7, 2016
    8
    I don't know how to describe the game because I really wasn't expecting something like this. I guess it was a bit of a Steam darling, but nowI don't know how to describe the game because I really wasn't expecting something like this. I guess it was a bit of a Steam darling, but now that I have it on my PS4, I get it. It's got a crazy Firefly-by-way-of-slack-blues-metal soundtrack that's cheesily outstanding. It's got better than you would expect writing (that's actually damn good.) It's got beautiful graphics that really do give a sense of scale to the space you're operating in. Yeah, maybe it's tied to a 2-axis plane that lends itself to naval combat more than actual space combat, but it's forgiven for the elegance of its interface and overall execution. It's more action oriented than EVE Online, but not a total arcade-style shooter in the Colony Wars vein. It has an in-game economy, but it's not as demanding as Elite.

    This is good stuff, and should hold you over nicely until No Man's Sky drops.    … Full Review »
  2. BoondockSaint22
    Aug 9, 2016
    9
    I got this free with my PS+ subscription this month. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. But from the soundtract, to the way I play theI got this free with my PS+ subscription this month. I honestly wasn't sure what to expect. But from the soundtract, to the way I play the game, I'm getting a real Firefly vibe out of it. Anyone that would appreciated roaming around assassin's creed 4 just being a pirate will enjoy this game immensely.… Full Review »
  3. disobedientlib
    Jan 22, 2016
    8
    If you're willing to grind a bit and overlook the repetitive voice acting and a non-essential plot, there are some exciting space battles toIf you're willing to grind a bit and overlook the repetitive voice acting and a non-essential plot, there are some exciting space battles to be had here. The soundtrack is excellent (ala Firefly and garage blues rock) but also gets repetitive after a solid 8 hours of play or so. The combat is where it's at, though. Fought on a 2D plane, but in 3D, it has a unique style that brings in some unique strategy and decent ship customization (weapons, shields, etc.) options once you get a feel for it. Worth it for the asking price.… Full Review »
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