Space Crew

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  • Summary: Space Crew features the same gameplay loop as its predecessor with players controlling the actions of their crew moment-to-moment in the minutiae of navigation, scanning and combat. The new space setting allows much more player freedom and campaign unpredictability with much greater missionSpace Crew features the same gameplay loop as its predecessor with players controlling the actions of their crew moment-to-moment in the minutiae of navigation, scanning and combat. The new space setting allows much more player freedom and campaign unpredictability with much greater mission variety and deeper strategic gameplay. Players have to be more alert than ever when venturing through space and are challenged to protect their vulnerable crew from alien boardings, getting sucked out into space, running out of oxygen, system failures, ship fires and whatever else the campaign AI can throw at them from mission to mission. It is these moments of seeing your crew triumph over adversity time and time again, albeit with a few casualties along the way, which made the original Bomber Crew such a runaway hit and Runner Duck is aiming for similarly thrilling emergent storytelling in the sequel.… Expand

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  2. Mixed: 7 out of 7
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  1. Switch Player
    Oct 26, 2020
    70
    Anyone who beams up to Space Crew will find it to be a fairly average strategy experience, with an enjoyable challenge and sharp looks to match – but only if they can put up with clunky controls.
  2. Nintendo Life
    Oct 15, 2020
    70
    It’s quite a challenging game from the get-go, so anyone seeking a more relaxed experience would do better to look elsewhere, but Space Crew makes for a solid follow up to its predecessor. Though it retains Bomber Crew's flawed control scheme, it ultimately proves to be quite enjoyable, bringing some in-depth spaceship management to the table.
  3. Pure Nintendo
    Oct 20, 2020
    65
    You will learn to use every trick your crew can perform to survive, or you will die over and over and over again as I did. Even with no room for error, I still found Space Crew fun, making me want to beat its missions just to spite it.
  4. The Digital Fix
    Oct 19, 2020
    60
    Cute visually, but lacking the gameplay depth of its predecessor, Space Crew is a slow grind that offers glimpses at what could've been. A decent follow up to Bomber Crew, Runner Duck's latest game aims for the stars but just gets out of the atmosphere.
  5. Hey Poor Player
    Oct 27, 2020
    60
    I’m sure Space Crew will be enjoyable for plenty of people out there, but I spent too much of my time either frustrated with complicated controls or bored by monotonous missions.
  6. NintendoWorldReport
    Oct 22, 2020
    60
    Ultimately Space Crew does have some notable moments and gameplay ideas, and it’s astounding that Runner Duck, a very small team, developed a game of this scale. But the core gameplay loop loses its luster far too quickly and drags on for far too long to give a full throated recommendation. That’s not to say this game doesn’t have its place; if you’re interested in space sims, but the complexity or difficulty of other games in the genre has put you off, then Space Crew may be for you. If you’re a vet of the genre looking for another dazzling adventure, though, then stay far, far away.
  7. GameCritics
    Oct 19, 2020
    50
    It feels strange to say, but Space Crew is the rare example of a sequel that feels like a step backwards. I appreciate that it’s less punishing, but with fewer elements to manage and less variety in the missions, it could pass for a prototype of the game Runner Duck made two years ago. Too much of the formula has been stripped away and this overly-simplified experience suffers for it.

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  1. condector
    Nov 5, 2020
    10
    This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. A little awesome game! Maybe we could have some improvements like being able to buy a craft like some Star Trek ship, but the mechanic is like everything I always wanted in a game.… Expand
  2. BadPenguin
    Oct 25, 2020
    8
    This game is fantastic. If you like Bomber Crew you’ll love this. One of the best space sims game out there with endless possibilities. BestThis game is fantastic. If you like Bomber Crew you’ll love this. One of the best space sims game out there with endless possibilities. Best part you can create your own crew and fly with them. Gameplay: 9 Graphics: 8
    Sound: 8
    Replay: 8

    With updates patch on its way to increase crew size please don’t skip on this game. It’s fun!    … Expand