Underspace

This one needs more time in the oven; but the potential for something special is there.

Underspace is a Freelancer-Like in all the correct ways, with a lovecraftian layer. Pros: - Sunning at times with its composition, the graphics are classic in style but modern in rendering. - Faithfull reimagining of a freelancer-like world with a great mix of lovecraftian elements. - Enormous support for modding! - Solid dedicated server hosting. - Responsive solo developer - Cats! - Runs brilliantly! - Flight is Simple to learn, hard to master - Commerce, combat, exploration all represented as activities in this universe Cons: - NPC and Player Character models, while unique, could be better and have more options. They stick out in places and feel placeholder or static/lifeless. This can always be improved. - Sharp learning curve especially for those not familiar with this game type of yore. - The only con in my eyes are the NPC and player models. - Lighting in some scenes is, awkward, clashing with the environment. Needs refinement. ** Single player has a long interesting story that really fills in the lore of this unique universe. (Though it does need some solid voice acting to help with more modern tastes) ** Multiplayer is a great open sandbox universe where you make you…

Feels like a glimpse at what a AAA space game could have been. Fixes many of the major issues with freelancer (not the least of which being it is 1000 years old and temperamental to get running). I've played around 10 hours so far (which is usually about as far as I get in games) and it has been constantly throwing interesting and unexpected stuff at me. One caveat being that it is a bit buggy, I've had to reload from saves a few times because main quest stuff didn't proc (but it is early access so I'll give it a bit of leeway but it still needs a lot of debugging work). Overall a fun universe to spend some time in, I might even spend more time in it...

it could be good but the communication in this game is terrible texts too fast to read(especialy if your mother language isnt english) they need a voice or stop the game while the communication play as it is its nearly unplayable if u copy from freelancer than dont try to make it worse their communication was not great but at least it worked somehow just a communication log would be probably enough

Ok, I know my playtime is short in this but Ive also messed with the demo a few times previously and the same problem from back then is still very much apparent and is edging me towards reluctantly refunding - the audio. This is a weird one, I cant thumbs down for an issue not all people will perceive as bad as I do but I'm also not sure if ill keep the game as I don't know if I can actually cope with it. Before I get into that let me say some good stuff. I'm an old Freelancer fanboy and spent way too many hours in the campaign and on the old Jolt multiplayer servers back in the day, this game manages to keep the vibe of the original while adding some more stuff to the mix. I personally didnt think I'd be into the Eldritch elements but what I did see was truly impressive and nails the visual atmosphere so damn well with horror elements that just ooze class. It had me on the edge of the seat the first time I went into the storm! The planetside first person sections are a welcome sight for any old FL head too, its such an experience to walk around! The visuals genuinely get me chubbed up so far. UI is very similar to FL, even the hotkeys for things match FL which was nice, muscle …

This game is clearly a passion project, whether they're learning game development or experienced. I appreciate that someone took the time to create a space sim inspired by Freelancer. However, don’t go in expecting it to capture the same feel as the og. I might return to it someday, but right now it just isn’t for me. There are random clipping issues where your character or ship jumps around, and the campaign feels imo lifeless. Stations lack personality, and some effects are cool while others are like.. eh.. If you’re curious, it’s not that it isn't worth buying its just, don't go in wanting freelancer 2. Just keep your expectations in check and don’t expect the magic of the og.