Star Trek™: Bridge Crew

Star Trek Bridge Crew is a beautiful and immersive experience, especially for fans of the Star Trek universe. I have played this game extensively on my Oculus headset, and it truly delivers the feeling of standing on the bridge of a starship. The atmosphere, sound design, visuals, and sense of cooperation are all very well done. When everything comes together, it feels like you are part of a real Starfleet crew. That said, my experience has mostly been a solo one. Despite ongoing updates, which I recently noticed are still being released, the game often feels quiet and underpopulated. Finding other players can be difficult, and this takes away from what is meant to be a cooperative bridge experience. I believe the main reason for this is the limited audience. The game is restricted to VR players only. While I completely understand the design choice, it also creates a high entry barrier. Many people I know would love to play this game, but they do not own a VR headset and are not willing to spend hundreds of euros on one just for a single title. That is a very reasonable decision. If Star Trek Bridge Crew were made available to non VR players as well, the community would grow significantly. A mixed player base of VR and non VR users would make the game far more active and alive. More players means more teamwork, more roleplay, and more memorable moments on the bridge. Because of the limited player activity, I cannot give this game the high rating it otherwise deserves. However, if the game were opened up to all types of players and became more active again, I would absolutely rate it higher. The foundation is excellent, and with a broader audience, Star Trek Bridge Crew could truly live up to its full potential.