Stars In Shadow - Another Space 4X

[Jarhead0331]

I bought it last night, but then got a key for official impressions today too.

I tinkered last night and also have positive impressions. I plan on playing a little more over the weekend and posting my thoughts asap. Its definitely early access with some missing content, but overall, I still like what I am seeing.

[OJsDad]

I bought it last night, but then got a key for official impressions today too.

I tinkered last night and also have positive impressions. I plan on playing a little more over the weekend and posting my thoughts asap. Its definitely early access with some missing content, but overall, I still like what I am seeing.

I'm wanting to pick up Polaris Sector this holiday season.  I'll be interesting on what your thoughts on which may be the better buy.

[bbmike]

My biggest complaint so far is the interface. It's a little wonky. But so far it is holding my interest.

[steve58]

Early Access Preview and Interview for Stars in Shadow from Spacesector.

[Martok]

(Moving/continuing this conversation from the Steam Holiday/Winter Sale thread...) 



So I received a response -- sort of -- from the devs regarding my question about map size.  Quote: 

We're experimenting with this, and will have some options to test soon.

So glad to hear they're at least working on it. 

That being said, I think I'm gonna request a refund on the game for now.  I don't imagine the larger map sizes are going to be available anytime soon (odds are good the devs' definition of "soon" is quite different from mine), and in case they end up not working very well -- and/or not added at all (I'm pretty cynical about most game developers at this point) -- I'd just as soon not be out the money, even if it isn't that much. 

[Surtur]

Hi Martok, bigger maps are actually in right now (too many stars might cause performance issues), also the game is 33% off this week!

Stars in Shadow received a major update last week including 2 new factions and a lot of new mechanics (mercenaries, stargates). We have nearly weekly updates coming out and the game has matured a lot over the last months (we are getting close to full release).

The game has been described as more MOO2 than MOO2 was, which I think is fairly accurate. Don't let the comic style fool you, there is more than enough depth there!

Here is a link to last weeks' livestream, I had a chance to chat a bit with Sven about game design and the updates of late.

[Martok]

Thanks Surtur!  I did notice that (about the larger maps).  Just waiting til Friday when payday is here.  8) 

[Trooperc7]

I put about 6 hrs in on this today......I must admit I like it ! I like it a lot!

[Sparhawk]

I really don't like early access, but space 4x is my thing, and this game is intriguing. The discount on steam right now convinced me to give it a try. I've only spent a couple hours as the Yoral in my first go through and though the game seems very basic in its presentation I find it solid and engaging. I'm looking forward to see where it takes me.

[Surtur]

Glad to hear you gents are enjoying it!

Yoral are great to start with, especially when you can start mounting railguns on heavy destroyers (a bit OP at the moment).

Be sure to move your population around to maximize their effectiveness. Especially when you become a species with more than one empire.

[Nefaro]

The game has been described as more MOO2 than MOO2 was, which I think is fairly accurate. Don't let the comic style fool you, there is more than enough depth there!

That does sound pretty accurate.

Enjoyed the little bit I've experienced thus far.  Also like the way the artwork, and specifically ships, look.






However, the blue interface everywhere... it's a bit much.   :hide:


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[Martok]

Have spent a fair amount of time playing this the last week or so, and have enjoyed it so far.  I'm never going to be a fan of the art style, as I find it detracts from the all-important immersion factor, but it boasts pretty solid gameplay and mechanics. 

Definitely has that "one more turn" thing going for it, as well hitting that sweet spot of being "easy to lean, but hard to master".  It's not going to top Stellaris as being my favorite 4x title or anything, but I can see this making my Top Ten list once it's reached full release state. 

[Surtur]

Hi guys, we are pleased to say that Stars in Shadow has reached it full release state  <:-)

Many things were changed and improved during EA, including (but not limited to two brand new factions have been implemented, strategic zoom is added, as well as the Galactic Council. Moreover, various new minor races can be discovered and the option to use slaves for scientific experiments is now made available to all players.

Of course a full release does not mean end of support and the team has already started working on post-release updates :)

[Ian C]

Bought this today. I love the look of it but why have they made Humans the hardest race to play? There's only one Human/Humanoid race and you start off screwed, with no home planet and even on Easy difficulty, I've had to restart four times. Any tips?

[bbmike]

Bought this today. I love the look of it but why have they made Humans the hardest race to play? There's only one Human/Humanoid race and you start off screwed, with no home planet and even on Easy difficulty, I've had to restart four times. Any tips?

Don't start as the humans. They are designed to be difficult. Start with the Ashdar Colonials.  ;)