Justin Nation
Nindie SpotlightNindie Spotlight Spacebase Startopia Review
Published 9/24/2021
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63
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Series X|S / PS4 / Linux / PC / PS5 / Mac / XONE / Switch - 3/26/2021
Spacebase Startopia
Spacebase Startopia captivates with its original mixture of economic simulation and empire building strategy paired with classic RTS skirmishes and a good dose of humor. In addition to the challenging single player Campaign and the versatile battle mode, there are also competitive and cooperative multiplayer modes for up to four players. And as if maintaining the three Space Station Decks, entertaining the eight Alien races and defending against enemy invaders were not enough of a challenge, the dynamic narrator AI is not going to mince matters and commentates the events in a lovely but sharp-tongued manner.
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- Realmforge Studios
- Publisher
- Kalypso Media
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The critic average is 61 across 13 scored reviews, with a 40-point spread. Critics are far apart on this one.
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Most scored reviews currently sit in the Below 70 band.
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Jared Eden
Windows CentralSpacebase Startopia for PC review: A mech of a time with some very needy aliens | Windows Central
Published 4/19/2021
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70
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalZoey Handley
DestructoidReview: Spacebase Startopia
Published 4/9/2021
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70
+9 vs critic avg
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Metro GameCentralMetro GameCentral Spacebase Startopia Review
Published 3/31/2021
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50
-11 vs critic avg
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Read originalAran Suddi
TheSixthAxisSpacebase Startopia Review – TheSixthAxis
Published 3/29/2021
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40
-21 vs critic avg
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Read originalRichard Banks
ImpulsegamerSpacebase Startopia Review
Published 3/29/2021
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60
-1 vs critic avg
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Read originalJustin White
Checkpoint GamingSpacebase Startopia Review – Building a thriving civilization in space
Published 3/29/2021
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80
+19 vs critic avg
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Read originalEric Hauter
Gaming NexusSpacebase Startopia Review - Gaming Nexus
Published 3/26/2021
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74
+13 vs critic avg
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Read originalChris Wray
WccftechSpacebase Startopia Review – Welcome to Terok Nor
Published 3/26/2021
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70
+9 vs critic avg
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Read originalMatt Sainsbury
Digitally DownloadedReview: Spacebase Startopia (Sony PlayStation 5)
Published 3/26/2021
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