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8.4 out of 10

Gratuitous Space Battles

First seen: 10 november 2009

Information found in: from 10 sources in 4 countries.

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Pros & Cons

  • online challenges, tinkering with spaceships, depth and complexity
  • can be v frustrating

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Reviews of Gratuitous Space Battles

  1. Gratuitous Space Battles Review

    Reviewer: AtomicGamer
    17 November 2009
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    Gratuitous Space Battles isn't for everyone, as its brand of strategy is entirely weighted towards the setup phase - and the execution is almost completely hands-off. Still, the prospect of building your own ships and using your own unique combinations of general strategies and offensive and defensive loadouts is very compelling for anyone who is a sci-fi space battle enthusiast. The current $22.99 price tag may seem a tad steep for an independent game and the focus on... Read more

  2. In Space, No One Can Hear You Explode

    Reviewer: Game Debate
    28 December 2009
    Overall 9
    8.5
     

    For all us Star Wars fanatics, that classic moment from Return of the Jedi where Skywalker - being held captive onboard the Death Star - is forced to watch the Rebel Alliance ambushed by a fleet of star destroyers, really springs to mind when first laying eyes Gratuitous Space Battles. Read more

  3. Gratuitous Space Battles Video Review

    Reviewer: Game-Pad.net
    13 February 2010
    Overall 8
    8.0
     

    Overall Gratuitous Space Battles is a solid and interesting strategy title. The game offers some relatively unique gameplay elements which come together to create an enjoyable package. However it would have been nice to see direct multiplayer, and possibly a few more challenges. Also the price, for some, may be above that 'impulse buy' region which many indie games fall into. That said the value for money really comes down to what kind of player you are. If you enjoy... Read more

  4. Gratuitous Space Battles

    Reviewer: Acegamez
    25 December 2009
    Overall 7
    6.6
    Gameplay 8
    8.0
    Graphics 6
    6.0
    Sound 4
    4.0
    Storyline 8
    8.0
     

    If you are hooked however, you’ll find GSB to be a fun, addictive, and replayable experience, and that can run on pretty much any machine you care to install it on.  It isn’t everyone’s cup of tea in the long run, and definitely may not be worth the full RRP for the average gamer.  It’s definitely worth trying though, and you may very well find yourself hopelessly addicted.  With thousands of online challenges, as well as a rampant moding scene, you’ll be... Read more

  5. Gratuitous Space Battles

    Reviewer: review.nxtgamer.uk
    4 June 2010
    Overall 9
    9.0
     

    All in all I think that Gratuitous Space Battles is an excellent game that will gives you hours and hours of fun as you create your own space faring vessels in a quest to defeat all opposition. Read more

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