So I loved the first game. Have it on multiple platforms and unlocked all the achievements. on the ps4 version. I feel this version is a game out of time. It's user interface is something out of the late 90's, but in a good way. It allows for the player to optimize their peoples output. Muti-player with my wife is very fun, although the random seen issues that plagued the first games muti-player are still there. As of 5/17/19 there are still some bugs, but as long as the build is solid I'm fine with that. I think if you loved the first one, you'll love this more. I wish I could sell it better, but it's a niche game. If you like strategy, and risk/reward gambles give it a go.
It's been a long time since I've had such mixed feeling about a game. On one hand the tactical combat is wonderful, and the multiplayer is fantastic. On the other it crashes all the time. I also often feel lost and lack motivation to pursue the plot. My main gripe, and what costs it two stars is that it crashes a lot. I was hoping to see an update that addresses the crashing, but no. So what should be a five star game is a frustrating three.
Well 70 hours later and I finished the main campaign. For the most part I really liked it. Star Control: Origins has a lot of personality (I recommend running out of fuel at least once), a good amount of humor, and a fair to good story. My only complaint is the combat can get old on a couple missions where you're in enemy territory and keep having to fight. So make sure your ship is speedy. I never played the originals, so I have nothing to compare it to except Escape Velocity (remember that gem?), but it's been a super companion to play along side my re-watching of Babylon 5. If you need some fun, easy going sci-fi in your life I recommend.
