Star Trucker

I'd put it neutral if I could, because I think I just don't "get" the game. I like other sim games like Euro Truck sim, American Truck sim and flight sims, but I just don't get this one. Its just driving from jump gate to jump gate in an almost straight line, replacing batteries as they run out of charge (with no way to recharge them and they're stupid expensive) and replacing other parts in the truck. The docking mechanic is quite fun though

OK game. Kinda regret the 26 ish bucks I paid for it tho. I feel like there should be some unpredictable thing that happens, like the time warp could get shut down and you could be boarded by pirates. But then like something to defend yourself with would be cool. Also, the ability to repair maybe the engines, not just patch them up, and maybe even able to buy completely new ones and either be able to install those yourself or have someone else do it. Also, things like getting pulled over would be cool too, and police chases would also kinda be nice (not that you'd get very far lol). Also, just like the actual ability to go insde stations and request jobs and stuff; by that I mean actually having a port to exit your truck (stock hatch could be used), so you can actually enter stores and job listings and workshops and talk to people. Two more things: the abiility to change your truck would be cool, and Space jakes (which I saw on another review) would be awesome. Overall decent game, could just use some stuff that would really make that $26 a lot more worth it. P.S. MAybe some alternate travel routes, ability to explore your own systems, start a trucking company etc. would be awesome, yet again.

If you're like me this game's niche appeals to you and that's all that matters, it is what it is, I'll just warn you it is a difficult game. I don't mean it's a very challenging or hard game, it's difficult like a difficult friend, someone undeniably cool you want to hang out with because they're always doing something interesting - but they're not as deep as they think, they're stingy and they've got bad habits and a tendency to waste your time. This could easily have been a negative review but I honestly enjoyed cruising along with compressed country rock warbling in my ears, Honk honk!

I adore this game. The graphics, the truck designs, the cargo, all of it. I even bought the Heavy Duty pack to give my truck the ultimate Heavy Hauler appeal. With the new interior customization I can now make my truck more cozy on those long hauls when I'm cruising with trailers full of minerals and heavy equipment. The radio station is awesome, with lots of amazing songs and would gladly pay for additional artists to record more tracks for the spaceways. I cannot gush enough over this game, and would STRONGLY recommend it to anyone I met. Its a comfy game that, once you get the rhythm down, is a cozy game and an amazing adventure! Careful on those spaceways, make sure your fuel tank's topped, and most importantly, keep on trucking. This is Heavy Bear [HVYBEAR], signing out.

[h1] Star Trucker [/h1] Star Trucker is a very niche indie game developed by the two-man team of Monster and Monster, and published by Raw Fury. It is, in the most literal sense, a video game about space trucking. Star Trucker takes inspiration from the trucking craze of the 1970s, sticks it in space, and adds some survival elements along with a story to keep you busy beyond hauling freight from point A to B. Star Trucker, of course, has all of the features you might come to expect out of a trucking sim. Various types of cargo to haul, repairs and refueling, unlockable skills and customizations, and upgrades to enhance the performance and efficiency of your truck. This game has all of the ingredients to be just another trucking simulator, but Monster and Monster has taken things one step further. Unlike many other trucking sims, Star Trucker doesn't start out by immediately having you haul something. That would be too obvious. Instead, the game starts out with you broken down with an air leak. The first thing you are tasked to do is to get out of the driver's seat, don your space suit, go out, and repair your truck. Right away, the player knows this isn't just another space trucking simulator. This is something different. It tells the player there's survival elements in this game, and by extension, an element of risk. This risk extends beyond the occasional air leak that can prop up here and there. It's in the multiple systems you have to monitor with your truck. Things like batteries and air filters that degrade over time are things you will have to replace. Fortunately, these things can be purchased at the various shops in the game, or even salvaged from wrecks that you may stumble upon. There are also harsh environmental factors as well. Star Trucker will challenge you as a driver / pilot as you navigate through blistering and blinding solar flares, electrical storms that can damage the electronics in your truck if you linger in them for too long, and even anomalies that like to sneak up on the unsuspecting player. There are a few star systems out of the thirty-two that are just a long, one way, highly challenging route that will test your piloting skills as you traverse through them from end to end. Star Trucker is a challenging game. Not just from the drives, but from managing your money and resources to keep your systems from failing on you. It took me quite awhile to get comfortably ahead of my systems with extra batteries and filters before I even thought about upgrading my trucks performance and cosmetics. This burden is eased as you gain more levels and allocate skill points into skills that unlock higher paying loads, but it takes time to get to that point. Even in the normal difficulty, Star Trucker doesn't just give things away. You have to, literally, work for them. Fortunately, there are ways you can earn money beyond hauling freight. The salvage wrecks I mentioned earlier may have goods that you can sell at a station for a high price. Star Trucker also has a decent story for you to progress through, which is adventurous and interesting at times, and a bit silly at others. It is certainly tailored towards those who have a thing for trucking, so unless you've watched films like Convoy or Smokey and the Bandit, this story may not hook you in right away. There are a few NPCs that you will interact with as you progress through the story. They all have dialogue and voices acting, and you'll be able to reply to them using the game's CB. If you've played Firewatch at all, the CB system in Star Trucker is similar to Firewatch's walkie-talkies. You, the player, will have different reply options, but they don't really seem to alter the story in anyway beyond a different response from the NPC you are talking to. The visuals themselves are some of the best I've seen in a video game in a long time. Every star system has a very nice artistic style and layout that is absolutely beautiful to behold. Sure, it's certainly not realistic to what space actually looks like, but at the very least, it's very pretty and brings a layer of wonderment to your playthrough. The sounds themselves are great, and the music is custom tailored for the game. Listening to the in-game radio is a treat, and a few of the fifteen songs the radio has to offer are absolute bangers! Like every other game, Star Trucker isn't without its flaws. When salvaging, I've noticed that some of the items I'm holding will clip through my space suit. During a venture mission, which is essentially side quests for a little extra money, I had to refuel a small drone. After the refueling was complete, I didn't get to watch the drone fly off. Instead, the screen went black for a moment, and when it came back on, the drone had disappeared, which does take away from the immersion. The pricing for some of the necessary items needed to survive in the game can be quite steep, especially early on, if salvaging isn't too generous to you. On occasion, when I do arrive at a wreck to do some salvaging, some of the items begin to float away from the others at a pace slightly quicker than the space suit can manage, thus leading to lost items and income unless you chase them down with your truck. Star Trucker has seen a few updates since its release in 2024, including an update that brought joystick support for those flight sim enthusiasts that want to immerse themselves in the game as much as possible. VR support, unfortunately, hasn't quite made it to Star Trucker yet. Neither has multiplayer support. Fortunately, Monster and Monster have shown the desire to develop Star Trucker beyond what it was at release, which is a trend I hope to see continue. Star Trucker is a [b]very[/b] niche game. If you're not among those who enjoy both space flight sims and old school American trucking, Star Trucker is probably going to be a pretty hard sell for you. It's great at what it does, but there are so many other options out there for survival games, space flight sims, or trucking sims. Star Trucker does offer a very unique and special experience. At the end of the day, if you want an indie game that's not in early access, one that you don't have to buy an excessive amount of DLCs just to unlock every location, and one that's developed by a small team with a clear passion and a resolve to not stray from their vision, Star Trucker is certainly something that you should consider.

For a 2 year old game it is still riddled with janky mechanics. The manual says one thing and the reality and the way the world feels is not the best. Shame for what is fun but becomes annoying

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There is something SO satisfying about this game - this is coming from a truck sim lover. I sit down after my job thinking "I'll play this game for an hour and then go to sleep" and I start playing and somehow I realise it's already midnight. Just feels so good hauling the cargo and I just started playing this game! Already great: - Nailed the physics, love the different systems you have to manage inside your truck - The progression - every time I want to stop playing it feels like I get a new gadget or a new area to explore. Keep in mind, I only played the game for around 8 hours, but so far so good - The environments of the star systems you go to is amazing! - The soundtrack! - The difficulty curve - it's not the easiest of games, but man, once you get the hang of it, it's so satisfying to pull of a job without any hiccups! Maybe it's just me, but I was really hoping this wouldn't be a cozy kind of game and I really got what I wanted. If you mess up, it's gonna cost you. - Keeping the difficulty in mind, the economy is really well balanced. It never feels like you have too much money or to little. I am always on edge trying not to hit anything and what I have as surplus I spend it all on upgrading my truck The areas I think need improving: - Needs more options for customizing, especially for interior but also in general. Maaan, I would love to just turn my truck inside-out just the way that I want, instead of only a couple of preset options for each area of the truck. Also I need more colours! - Feels like there is some really cool untapped potential - there could be more challenges in each sector other than just hauling cargo, watching over systems and being careful not to hit anything. The SCI-FI trucker setting is amazing and it feels like the devs could lean more into it I will update this review every once in a while as I progress through the game.

I need to find a mod for movement for this game in order to play it. as an avid space game enjoyer, moving in space without 6 axis movement is very frustrating.

Love the game just wish there was more to the end game other then simple repetitive missions could have had more unique missions then it did but was amazing non the less