Everspace

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Everspace
Everspace cover art.jpg
Developer(s)Rockfish Games
Publisher(s)Rockfish Games
Designer(s)Hans-Christian Kühl[1]
EngineUnreal Engine 4[2]
Platform(s)Microsoft Windows
Xbox One
macOS
Linux
PlayStation 4
Stadia
Nintendo Switch
Amazon Luna
ReleasePC Platforms
  • NA: May 25, 2017
Nintendo Switch
  • NA: November 12, 2019
Xbox One/PS4
  • NA: December 3, 2019
Stadia
  • NA: December 1, 2020
Genre(s)Space combat, roguelike
Mode(s)Single player

Everspace is a single-player 3D space shooter with roguelike elements and non-linear storytelling developed and published by Rockfish Games. It was released in 2017. The sequel, Everspace 2 is set to be released in 2023.[3]

Gameplay[]

Everspace is a space combat game in which the player progresses through a number of sectors with increasing difficulty. In this game, the player is expected to die. With each death, you can spend earned credits toward Perks, which, in turn, facilitate your following run. The player can find weapons and add-ons that can be used during the current run. The player is also given the ability to craft and upgrade various systems of their ship, including weapons, maneuverability and shielding. An overarching storyline is revealed as the player reaches certain points in a run for the first time. You can also meet NPCs which will give you different objectives to complete in the current or following runs and they will reward you when you complete their tasks.

Reception[]

The PlayStation 4 version of Everspace has a score of 78/100 on Metacritic.[6] Anthony Marzano of Destructoid awarded the Nintendo Switch version a score of 6.5 out of 10, saying 'it ultimately is enjoyable' but acknowledging that it would not appeal to a wide audience.[14] Nintendo Life awarded the Switch version a score of 7 out of 10, saying "it performs admirably – if not flawlessly – on Nintendo’s console."[15]

Sequel[]

A sequel, Everspace 2 is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, macOS, Xbox One and Playstation 4.[16] It was released on Steam's early access on January 18 2021, with the full game set to be released in early 2023.[17][3]

References[]

  1. ^ Kühl, Hans-Christian (October 3, 2017). "Game Design Deep Dive: Managing randomization, frustration in Everspace". Gamasutra. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  2. ^ Peel, Jeremy (August 29, 2016). "Making it in Unreal: inside Everspace, the anti-space sim". PCGamesN. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
  3. ^ a b "LIVE: 3rd Content Update Imminent | Experimental Build | Full Release 2023". Steam. 21 October 2021. Retrieved 21 November 2021.
  4. ^ "EVERSPACE for PC Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  5. ^ "EVERSPACE for Xbox One Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  6. ^ a b "EVERSPACE for PlayStation 4 Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  7. ^ "EVERSPACE: Stellar Edition for Switch Reviews". Metacritic. Red Ventures. Retrieved April 17, 2021.
  8. ^ Kozanitis, James (30 May 2017). "Everspace Review - Space Dungeons". GameRevolution. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  9. ^ Castelli, di Stefano (25 May 2017). "Everspace - Recensione". IGN. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  10. ^ Forlani, Andrea (30 May 2017). "Everspace - recensione". Eurogamer. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  11. ^ Rairdin, John (11 December 2018). "Everspace: Stellar Edition (Switch) Review". . Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  12. ^ Marzano, Anthony (11 December 2018). "Review: Everspace: Stellar Edition". Destructoid. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  13. ^ Lane, Gavin (11 December 2018). "Everspace: Stellar Edition Review (Switch eShop)". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 20 October 2021.
  14. ^ Marzano, Anthony (December 16, 2019). "Review: Everspace Stellar Edition (Switch)". Destructoid. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  15. ^ Lane, Gavin (December 11, 2019). "Everspace - Stellar Edition Review". Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
  16. ^ "EVERSPACE 2". Kickstarter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
  17. ^ "Everspace Twitter bio". Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link)

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