StarsOne

StarsOne is an early access survival crafting game developed mainly by a small team or a single developer. Players appreciate its extensive crafting system that ranges from primitive tools to advanced machines, vehicles, and even aircraft. The game features a variety of building blocks, resource gathering, and base construction mechanics that engage players for dozens of hours. However, it remains in a pre-alpha or beta state with limited content, no real story, and a small, static world mostly confined to islands. Multiplayer was initially available but later removed, disappointing many fans. The game runs reasonably well on various systems, with graphics that are adequate but not outstanding. Despite many bugs and UI clunkiness, some players find it addictive and promising due to its unique mechanics and crafting depth.

On the downside, StarsOne suffers from slow and sparse updates, numerous persistent bugs (such as save crashes), poor balancing that makes progression tedious, and a lack of meaningful exploration or challenge. The lack of tutorial and incomplete in-game help frustrate newcomers. Many players consider it abandoned or dead, with the developer seemingly inactive for extended periods. Overall, it has potential but is currently an unfinished, niche experience best suited for patient players interested in supporting its development.

Highlights

Players praise StarsOne's deep and varied crafting system, allowing progression from basic wooden tools to advanced vehicles and machinery. The building mechanics and resource gathering are engaging, with a good balance of survival elements like hunger and thirst. Graphics are considered decent and optimized enough for smooth gameplay on mid-range hardware. The game's atmosphere and crafting complexity attract fans of survival and building genres. Some reviews highlight the game's potential and enjoyability, especially when multiplayer was available. The developer's responsiveness in fixing certain bugs has also been noted positively.

Criticisms

Common criticisms include the game's unfinished state, frequent bugs especially save-related crashes, and poor balancing that makes progression slow and frustrating. Many players note the lack of meaningful exploration beyond the starting island and absence of story or challenge elements. The removal of multiplayer disappointed the community. The UI and crafting menus are confusing and incomplete, with no tutorial or reliable guides. Updates have been infrequent or absent for long periods, leading many to consider the game abandoned. Some players find the game repetitive and lacking content, with certain features like vehicles feeling pointless. The overall experience is seen as shallow compared to similar survival games.