Reviews

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  The Destroyer

  Sep 8, 2016

  Do you like Space Rangers or Star Wolves or some tactical games like this? Believe me this is CASUAL "Space Rangers" with turn-based tactics! Pros: Graphics and level disign are simple and beautiful and very well designed. But UI like on mobile and definatly too big! This is a simple tactical game but gameplay not so typical for turn-based games. But is impressively intuitive. Cons: The most obvious first: It's not finished. I guess developers add some features on first DLC. Honestly, I don't think a tutorial is really necessary, but I for one will be happy to see the campaign mode more detailed. I recomend to add it to your wishlist and buy on steam sale.
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  Hello Kitty

  Sep 9, 2016

  I definitely recommend this game! It of one of the few really good old school strategies that needs you to think. It's deep, addictive and well balanced. This game isn't a walk in the park, it challenged me well, but there was no frustration, just skill and tactics. EDIT: Thax for options hot fix. Its good when developers react on Players feedback that fast! /I believe it would be release on mobile too!
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  MrPhillips

  Sep 9, 2016

  The game has got potential, its fun, the ai is challenging. However it still needs a bit more. With extra time this could be a game i would frequently play. Looking forward to more content updates!
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  DeadPoolX

  Sep 11, 2016

  The quickest and easiest way to describe Star Tactics is this: imagine taking Steambirds (an old Flash-turned-mobile game involving an air war during a Steampunk timeline) and changing the setting to outer space with starships. Instead of airships, you have capital ships; instead of propeller-driven or jet-powered aircraft, you have space fighters, etc. That's pretty much it. Even the control scheme (where you guide your units using arrows) and special abilities (such as a defensive shield or a 180 degree turn) are nearly identical to Steambirds. After requesting an options menu be implemented, the developer readily responded and added one. The options menu now lets you set music and sound effects, as well as resolution, advanced effects, and gives you the choice to play in windowed mode. Despite my harsh comparison to Steambirds, the fact remains that Star Tactics is an entertaining, albeit somewhat simple, game. It's not meant for people to spend all day playing, but for those who have limited time and want to play a game in short spurts. Overall, I'd recommend Star Tactics, so long as you realize you're getting a relatively simple strategy game. There's nothing wrong with that at all, but just be aware of that before purchasing.
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  Zeleahir

  Sep 17, 2016

  So far so good. I think it might be a Euro or two too expensive, but the game delivers exactly what it promised - tactical space action with a suprising amount of depth. Each unit has its own role, derived from its special abilities, health and maneuverability and the game really puts a priority on positioning (firing arcs, cover given by asteroids) and trying to predic enemy movement. Nice brain teaser. It's even improved by AI, which, despite not being perfect (I saw them smash ships into asteroids once or twice) can be quite a challenge.
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  minimen456

  Sep 24, 2016

  Every level of the game there is something new and levels are not long so it's not boring to play. I remember I've played Battlefleet Gothic: Armada mostly in tactical view that is why I'm not afraid of that kinda graphics. I bought this game and I don't regret it.
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  cranky corvid

  Oct 3, 2016

  A competent turn-based tactics game priced according to its basic production values. The core mechanics of the game are fairly simple, but the central importance of predicting your opponent's next move, imposed by the simultaneous-execution turn system, adds a good amount of nuance. While the game didn't hold my interest in the long term, I got several evenings of entertainment from it, so I am happy with it for the price.
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  RileyBugz

  Oct 9, 2016

  Star Tactics is a challenging turn-based strategy game. You can control the movement of your ships and you even have to control the movements of your missiles. I would, although, like to see the ability to make custom scenarios. You should be able to control ship placement, which ships you put in, and asteroids. I like the game and I hope that you continue to update it.
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  Hegz

  Nov 18, 2016

  I wanted this game to be frozen synapse in space, but it's not. It really needs tool tips, and lower learning curve, level 3 is going to take quite a few wipes before you 'get it'.
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  theBrost

  Jan 3, 2017

  A 1,000 word review of Star Tactics (2017): [url=http://awkwardmixture.blogspot.com/2017/01/space-tactics-experiment-in-limited.html]Space Tactics: An Experiment in Limited Design[/url] A Revised Review (2018): [url=http://awkwardmixture.blogspot.com/2018/02/a-voyage-into-already-explored-space.html]A Voyage into An Already Explored Space[/url] In conclusion: Star Tactics Redux is a serious effort to improve on the original game. Most of the major flaws have been dealt with, like the AI, overpowered missiles, game modes, and ships. But though the Steam Store page describes it as “a hardcore turn-based strategy and tactics game full of spacefleet battles” with “30+ hours of gameplay, infinite randomized battles,” and a “huge campaign with different ways of completion.” I would say it's a fast casual game, which probably has about twelve hours max for the base game if one is determined to earn all the three star scores. Sure the DLC will increase, and maybe double, the time, but it's not included in the fifteen dollar price. If one is willing to play skirmish and the DLC more than once, the game could eat up a lot of time. For what it is, it's certainly an enjoyable little game. And now comes the toughest part. For the first time, I've been asked to review a product. I'm not sure how that's impacted what I've written, or what I'm ultimately going to recommend. I've tried to honestly considered whether I'm being kinder than I would be. After all, I've given harsh reviews over the last two years to Sins of A Solar Empire, Brigador, New 'n' Tasty, Oxenfree, The Vanish of Ethan Carter, Dungeon of the Endless, and XCOM® 2 (lol). Some of these are acclaimed games. Some people may find this as splitting hairs, which pleases no one, but I would recommend Star Tactics Redux, but only for those looking for a simple, fast, casual style game. Perhaps that's why it's a mobile game as well.
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  lnxpnk

  Jan 30, 2017

  [h1]Fun mobile game[/h1] This game is a mobile port, and it shows. Still, I've found it really fun to play, my main regret is that there's no 4X game with simillar combat mechanics. [b]Pro[/b] [list] [*] Easy to learn, yet tactical. [*] Graphics are not impressive, yet they work really well. It's like commanding your space army from a radar screen. [*] Two campaigns, one where you control big fleets, the other one you control fighters. [*] The ships have inertia, so you have to think where eveything is going to be after the turns end or you won't be able to evade your enemies. [*] Cheap. [*] Should run well on old computers. [/list] [b]Cons[/B] [list] [*] As many mobile games, it's kind of shallow. [*] Graphics are non impressive, can get boring fast. [*] The epic background music gets old fast. [*] The story and setting are ok, but not very interesting. [/list]
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  Sanger Zonvolt

  Feb 28, 2017

  Doesn´t say Early Access so I guess this is the finished product. Entertains about an hour before it get´s tedious. In that time I have done about 2/3 of the "campaign". The campaign is jsut 30 levels without any story, cutscenes or context. Most of those are won by runnign away and spamming torpedoes while exploiting the AI. Also has some obvious design flaws like havign to reasign every order every turn. Why can´t they just remember the direction and speed I gave them, making me only waste clicks when I want them to change course, not every time? But it´s cheap and with steams refund policy there is no harm in trying it out. Just don´t expect anything above a nice flashgame.
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  BanOphobia My Struggle

  Mar 5, 2017

  Another game that would of be ok for the phone/tablet on the go, but feels wasted on the PC.
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  Johny

  Jul 17, 2017

  meh, even for 1$
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  korwey

  Dec 8, 2017

  I found this game when looking for something with mechanics similiar to the X wing miniatures game. It is ascetic in presentation and there is not much besides battles. No ship costumization or deployment. But for a fan of fleet battles it delivers. The difficulty level is good and you will get nice variety of missions and ships. I will definitely want to see a sequel to this game with better graphics and more depth. If I didn't convince you to buy this at full price but you still looking for some tactical turn based combat, add the game to wishlist and get it on some sale;)
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  I KILL YOOOUUUU

  Mar 22, 2019

  Very Buggy... The options rose doesn't always appear when it's supposed to. There really isn't a description of what your'e going up against when you select your fleet. Needs a lot of work but, it is a great game.
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  grasshopper5

  Jun 3, 2019

  I purchased Star Tactics Redux during a steam sale. Game play is smooth and I didn't experience any bugs. It is a solid game without tricks or gimics. I didn't feel compelled to purchase the DLC.