Like a lot of people, I have almost pathologically fond memories of the original Startopia, a management sim about running a donut-shaped space station (so in this case, the nostalgia beast is some kind of tentacled monster that lives in a space bin and eats robots). Nostalgia is a dangerous beast, as I'm sure you all know already.
SPACEBASE STARTOPIA GAMEPLAY FULL
Players will have the chance to jump into this empire management sim when it hits full release later this year.A spiritual sequel to a much-loved space station management sim from the noughties, Spacebase Startopia does exactly what it needs to do - and well. The integration of a RTS combat system looks to add a needed sense of variety and break from the game's core gameplay loop. The management aspect looks like just enough to the point where there will always be something to do, without completely overwhelming the player. Spacebase Startopia takes what was done in 2001’s Startopia and looks to triple down on it. The swap to combat mode was pretty seamless and seemed simple to understand and use. He also ordered individual security drones to different locations and assigned them to attack specific enemies. Utilizing an RTS combat mode, the player was able to command units to attack dangerous eggs on the verge of hatching. Upon entering, the game entered combat mode. Infinity and beyondĭuring the demo, the player received word of an altercation on the biodeck. The player can then harvest to gain resources, such as medicine or fiber. Here, there are natural crops such as plants and trees. With the majority of the spaceship being busy with flashing lights and high-level technology, the biodeck is meant to balance things out a bit with a change of scenery. The third and final deck aboard the Spacebase Startopia is the biodeck. Players looking to stack up energy will want to put a strong emphasis on the integrity of their fundeck. A key point brought up during my demo was that the fundeck will be where aliens spend the most of their currency, making it the most lucrative of the three decks. The fundeck is the ship’s entertainment hub and features fancy buildings and fun activities for aliens to enjoy. The subdeck seen in the demo houses a comm station, which provides the latest news and information around the galaxy. The subdeck is best described as the “general” area of the ship. The Startopia features three unique decks. You can counter these issues by installing a garbage bot, or the addition of a game room. Some things that can lower an aliens satisfaction meters are things like trash and clutter, or a lack of entertainment facilities. Aliens will have a fireball above their head to indicate their frustration. It’s important to keep a close eye on this as an alien may leave the station and give poor reviews if their anger is high enough.
For example, an alien may be hungry and in need of something to eat. This tells the player directly what the alien is in need of, or is satisfied with. Among the data, players can see alien feedback. The player would select random aliens, pulling up a mini menu full of information on that creature. In the demo, I was shown a bustling base with several rooms packed with aliens. This is the core of Spacebase Startopia’s gameplay. Others will have tougher demands to meet but will yield higher rewards. Some aliens are easier to satisfy, but may not have much energy to offer. Each being unique from one another, with their own special requirements and demands.
There can be a vast number of aliens aboard the Startopia at any given time. However, balancing the needs of those on board is easier said than done. If an alien’s needs are fulfilled, they’ll leave behind some energy. Energy is primarily gained through visiting aliens. Energy works as the game’s currency and can be used by the player to expand the station and create more attractions. The overall goal in Spacebase Startopia is to gather energy. During my hands-off demo, I got to see what a typical day is like on the Startopia. As station commander, you will constantly need to keep up with and satisfy the needs of the aliens residing on or visiting the spaceship. Players assume the role of the Startopia’s station commander. Published by Kalypso media, Spacebase Startopia is a management sim set aboard the Startopia, a massive spaceship traveling the galaxy.
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