Everspace is not an easy game. It’s a rogue-like experience and you are expected to die. Death brings rewards as you continue your journey of discovery across the game’s numerous sectors of space. EVERSPACE™ is an action-focused single-player space shooter, combining roguelike elements with top-notch visuals and a captivating story. It takes you on a challenging journey through an ever-changing, beautifully crafted universe full of surprises. Your skills, experience, and talent for improvisation will be tested continuously as you piece together the puzzle of your existence through.
| Everspace | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Rockfish Games |
| Publisher(s) | Rockfish Games |
| Designer(s) | Hans-Christian Kühl[1] |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4[2] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows Xbox One macOS Linux PlayStation 4 Google Stadia Nintendo Switch Amazon Luna |
| Release | PC PlatformsNintendo Switch
|
| Genre(s) | Space combat, roguelike |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Everspace is a single-player3D space shooter with roguelike elements and non-linear storytelling developed and published by Rockfish Games. It was released in 2017. A sequel, Everspace 2 is set to be released in 2021.
Gameplay[edit]
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 into 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[edit]
The Playstation 4 version of Everspace has a score of 78% on Metacritic.[3] 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.[4] Gareth Chadwick of The Sixth Axis awarded it a score of 7 out of ten, praising the story and fast-paced combat and loadout options, but criticising the repetitive nature of the gameplay.[5]Nintendo Life awarded the Switch version a score of 7 out of 10, saying 'it performs admirably – if not flawlessly – on Nintendo’s console.'[6]
Sequel[edit]
A sequel, Everspace 2 is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS, Xbox One and Playstation 4.[7] It is set to be released on Steam's early access in December 2020, with the full game set to be released in early 2022.[8]
References[edit]
Everspace Wiki
- ^Kühl, Hans-Christian (October 3, 2017). 'Game Design Deep Dive: Managing randomization, frustration in Everspace'. Gamasutra. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^Peel, Jeremy (August 29, 2016). 'Making it in Unreal: inside Everspace, the anti-space sim'. PCGamesN. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^'Everspace PlayStation 4 Metacritic listing' (https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/everspace). Metacritic. Accessed 8 October 2019.
- ^Marzano, Anthony (December 16, 2019). 'Review: Everspace Stellar Edition (Switch)'. Destructoid. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^Chadwick, Gareth (March 18, 2019). 'Everspace – Stellar Edition Review'. The Sixth Axis. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^Lane, Gavin (December 11, 2019). 'Everspace - Stellar Edition Review'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^'EVERSPACE 2'. Kickstarter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^'Everspace Twitter bio'. Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
External links[edit]
| Everspace | |
|---|---|
| Developer(s) | Rockfish Games |
| Publisher(s) | Rockfish Games |
| Designer(s) | Hans-Christian Kühl[1] |
| Engine | Unreal Engine 4[2] |
| Platform(s) | Microsoft Windows Xbox One macOS Linux PlayStation 4 Google Stadia Nintendo Switch Amazon Luna |
| Release | PC PlatformsNintendo Switch
|
| Genre(s) | Space combat, roguelike |
| Mode(s) | Single player |
Everspace is a single-player3D space shooter with roguelike elements and non-linear storytelling developed and published by Rockfish Games. It was released in 2017. A sequel, Everspace 2 is set to be released in 2021.
Gameplay[edit]
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 into 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[edit]
The Playstation 4 version of Everspace has a score of 78% on Metacritic.[3] 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.[4] Gareth Chadwick of The Sixth Axis awarded it a score of 7 out of ten, praising the story and fast-paced combat and loadout options, but criticising the repetitive nature of the gameplay.[5]Nintendo Life awarded the Switch version a score of 7 out of 10, saying 'it performs admirably – if not flawlessly – on Nintendo’s console.'[6]
Sequel[edit]
A sequel, Everspace 2 is set to be released for Microsoft Windows, Linux, MacOS, Xbox One and Playstation 4.[7] It is set to be released on Steam's early access in December 2020, with the full game set to be released in early 2022.[8]
References[edit]
- ^Kühl, Hans-Christian (October 3, 2017). 'Game Design Deep Dive: Managing randomization, frustration in Everspace'. Gamasutra. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^Peel, Jeremy (August 29, 2016). 'Making it in Unreal: inside Everspace, the anti-space sim'. PCGamesN. Retrieved December 2, 2017.
- ^'Everspace PlayStation 4 Metacritic listing' (https://www.metacritic.com/game/playstation-4/everspace). Metacritic. Accessed 8 October 2019.
- ^Marzano, Anthony (December 16, 2019). 'Review: Everspace Stellar Edition (Switch)'. Destructoid. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^Chadwick, Gareth (March 18, 2019). 'Everspace – Stellar Edition Review'. The Sixth Axis. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^Lane, Gavin (December 11, 2019). 'Everspace - Stellar Edition Review'. Nintendo Life. Retrieved October 8, 2019.
- ^'EVERSPACE 2'. Kickstarter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
- ^'Everspace Twitter bio'. Twitter. Retrieved 2020-09-20.
External links[edit]
Everspace Walkthrough
Everspace Trailer