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EVERSPACE™

Xbox One, PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, PlayStation 4, SteamVR • 2017

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Quick resume

EVERSPACE™ combines fast-paced combat with roguelike elements, great visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Shoot, craft and loot your way to victory while the odds are stacked against you.

Global score

78/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Simulator, Shooter, Fighting

Pros

  • Beautiful graphics and sound design
  • Engaging and skill-based space combat
  • High replayability with progression system
  • Responsive and intuitive controls
  • Immersive sci-fi space setting

Cons

  • Repetitive gameplay loop
  • Steep learning curve at start
  • Minimal story and narrative depth
  • Lack of multiplayer or social features
  • Some rng elements can cause frustration

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose ships, weapons, upgrades, and playstyle within each run, with some strategic decisions during combat and exploration."

  • Competence
    4

    "The game requires skillful piloting, aiming, and tactical use of weapons and consumables, with a learning curve and rewarding mastery."

  • Competition
    -3

    "Focus is on individual progression and personal improvement rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

  • Continuation
    4

    "High replayability with many players engaging in long sessions and repeated runs despite frequent deaths."

  • Cooperation
    -4

    "Single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative gameplay elements."

  • Creativity
    3

    "Players can craft, modify weapons and equipment, and customize loadouts, allowing creative approaches to combat."

  • Domination
    -4

    "Interactions are mostly with AI enemies; no player-vs-player dominance or social power dynamics."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Provides immersive space combat and exploration that serves as a strong escape from real life."

  • Expectation
    -4

    "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic enjoyment and challenge, not due to obligation or pressure."

  • Experimenting
    4

    "Encourages trying different ships, weapons, upgrades, and tactics to overcome challenges."

  • Exploration
    3

    "Procedurally generated sectors and random events encourage discovery within a limited linear progression."

  • Expression
    2

    "Customization mainly through equipment and weapon loadouts rather than avatar or environment personalization."

  • Fantasy
    3

    "Fictional space setting with sci-fi elements and imaginative scenarios."

  • Fellowship
    -5

    "No social or community gameplay features; strictly single-player."

  • Growth
    4

    "Players improve skills and unlock upgrades through repeated play and learning."

  • Health
    -3

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle
    -4

    "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during combat and exploration."

  • Intimacy
    -5

    "No social or emotional relationship building; isolated single-player experience."

  • Leadership
    -5

    "No leadership or group management roles; solo gameplay."

  • Progression
    5

    "Strong emphasis on accumulating credits, blueprints, and upgrades to improve ships and pilot abilities."

  • Relaxation
    2

    "While tense at times, the game offers flow and catharsis through mastery and progression."

  • Sensation
    4

    "Visually stunning space environments and exciting combat effects provide strong sensory stimulation."

  • Status
    -4

    "No social recognition or status systems; achievements are personal."

  • Story
    2

    "Has a narrative framework and lore, but story is minimal and secondary to gameplay."

  • Strategy
    3

    "Requires tactical planning of loadouts, resource management, and combat maneuvers."

  • Thrill
    4

    "High tension and excitement from challenging combat and risk of death."

  • Value
    3

    "Players perceive good value for time spent, especially on sale, with many hours of gameplay."

  • Violence
    5

    "Core gameplay revolves around space combat, destruction of enemy ships and explosions."

  • Survival
    4

    "Strong survival elements with resource management, avoiding death, and overcoming threats."

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