Star Control®: Origins (2018)

Developer

Stardock Entertainment

Platforms

Windows

Genres

Action, Adventure, Simulation

Rating

3.7 of 5, 2,682 player ratings

Typical playtime

about 26 hours

Where to get it

Steam

How it feels

a humorous space captain sim where you explore a large galaxy, meet quirky aliens, and engage in third-person shootouts with a lighthearted, story-driven feel.

space adventurefunnystory richexplorationthird-person shooteratmosphericmoddable

What players say

Players nostalgic for Star Control 2 largely appreciate this modernization, praising the funny writing, voice acting, and improved graphics. The story is short and the gameplay becomes repetitive, with underused resources, weak ship combat, and a UI that feels unpolished. Players are split on the humor, some find it hilarious, others say the jokes fall flat.

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