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Starpoint Gemini 2

Starpoint Gemini 2

Little Green Men Games · released Sep 26, 2014

ActionRPGSimulationPCXbox One

Captain your own space ship and roam the galaxy in 3D in this tactical space simulator with tons of RPG depth ! Space has never looked so inviting - but images can betray...It has been two years since the end of the second Gemini war, the situation in the wartorn system is further from resolution than ever.

Steam page ↗OpenCritic ↗Metacritic 70 · users 8.4 ↗
67
VGC Score
·No trend datamedium confidence
69%
At launch
70%
Steam all-time
68%
Press
88%
Player sentiment
100%
Recent sentiment

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Review sentiment over time

Weekly positive-review rate (green) and review volume (bars). Dashed lines mark significant patches; the amber line is the start of the current scoring window. Hover the dots to see what drove a dip or a jump.

How this score was computed

The VGC Score is a weighted blend on a press-comparable 0-100 quality scale. Steam approval rates are first calibrated (95% positive on Steam ≈ 89.5 quality, since Steam approval skews high). Press and tracked creator reviews each count ~2x a player review and share one cap against player evidence (creator buy/skip calls pool into an approval rate, calibrated like Steam approval); all-time sentiment is capped and halved (it's context, not verdict); reviews of the current build carry the most weight when a fresh patch anchors the window; and a 'typical game' prior keeps small samples from pegging the scale. Because press reviews and Metacritic user aggregates describe the launch build, their weight decays as the game ages (3-year half-life after a 1-year grace). That's how a game that launched rough can outgrow its old reception once updates win players over. Reviews under 2h playtime (the refund window), non-Steam activations, and free copies are downweighted.

ComponentPositiveQuality (0-100)Weight (pseudo-reviews)
Press reviews (OpenCritic)–685
Creator reviews (1 tracked)–700
All-time Steam reviews70%671000
Metacritic user ratings–886
Post-patch Steam reviews (trust-weighted)100%971
Calibration prior (typical game)–7250

Scoring window: last 30 days (no significant patch detected) · 4 reviews sampled · 2 total reviews in window · weighted 1.7 up / 0 down · computed 2h ago · full methodology →

Press & Creators reviews (31)

Individual verdicts from outlets we track: scored reviews first, most trusted outlets first among them. The small badge is each outlet's trust score: how well its scoring history aligns with players.

  • 60
    Cubed3Cubed3
    trust 70Oct 25, 2014

    “First off, it should be noted that a 6 is not a bad score and puts Starpoint Gemini 2 above average. With that said, this game has a huge amount of potential, but if it is worth the work to reach said potential is of question. Even upon reaching such a level it is debatable if it may be of value, but the journey to get there will be long and interesting. Beyond its tedium the game does not falter anywhere and offers enough depth to be more than deserving of a good score.”

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  • 60
    Pure XboxPure Xbox
    trust 70Jan 6, 2016

    “Starpoint Gemini 2 is a big game, with a lot to do and many missions to undertake. The somewhat unpolished nature of the grind won't be to a lot of people's taste. If you can look past the issues that we've raised in the review, can get past the somewhat steep £28 asking price and like space exploration, Starpoint Gemini 2 might be right up your space lane. It probably isn't going to drag many non-fans in, though.”

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  • 75
    GameWatcherGameWatcher
    trust 69Oct 8, 2014

    “The campaign isn't up to much, the interactions between various factions are simplistic and missions occasionally feel repetitive, but the game largely nails that feeling of being a grizzled starship captain who doesn't play by the rules, making his living any way he can.”

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  • 50
    TheSixthAxisTheSixthAxis
    trust 65Jan 5, 2016

    “It's simple to just say that Starpoint Gemini 2 isn't for everyone, but there are fundamental issues that really make this game utterly impenetrable. The presentation is generally of a good standard, and though the performance falters at inconvenient moments, it's how the game deals with teaching players how things work that's most disappointing. We've seen space simulations that work on consoles, but this particular trade isn't worth what they're offering.”

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  • 80
    PC GamerPC Gamer
    trust 64Oct 9, 2014

    “An approachable 3rd-person space sim with a vast, and often beautiful, universe to explore.”

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  • 40
    LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    trust 62Dec 3, 2014

    “It is a vast universe with endless possibilities - nothing more, nothing less. If you prefer solo play and you have a vivid imagination give the game a chance. Otherwise leave it be. [Issue#247]”

  • 70
    GameSpewGameSpew
    trust 61Jan 11, 2016

    “Starpoint Gemini 2 is a great game for players seeking a nice cerebral experience that they can take at their own pace”

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  • 80
    IGNIGN
    trust 61Oct 10, 2014

    “The presentation is not great and the first few hours are pretty hard, but if you can get through you will find a very good game.”

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  • 80
    IncGamers
    trust 60Dec 1, 2014

    “An enjoyable single player space romp with a steep learning curve. Ignore the campaign and persevere with the sandbox for a rewarding experience.”

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  • 60
    CalmDownTom
    trust 60Oct 20, 2014

    “For fans of this genre, Starpoint Gemini 2 could be a great game. It’s feature-rich and the gameplay is solid, but small extremely annoying glitches threatened to ruin my experience.”

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  • 60
    PCWorldPCWorld
    trust 59Dec 16, 2014

    “Starpoint Gemini 2 is sort of like a modern version of Freelancer, but the galaxy's looking pretty lifeless these days.”

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  • 70
    GameStar
    trust 59Oct 28, 2014

    “Better than the predecessor, a solid game, but still a bit of a disappointment. Mods could change that, though.”

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…and 19 more tracked reviews.

Patch history

  1. Starpoint Gemini 2 - Collector's Update
    Feb 10, 2020
  2. Gears 'n' Cogs: Roadmap update 2
    Nov 13, 2019significant · resets scoring window
  3. Skillshot Update for Starpoint Gemini 3
    Oct 11, 2019
  4. So much news, so little time!
    Aug 9, 2018significant · resets scoring window
  5. Starpoint Gemini Warlords successfully executed jump to version 2.0
    Apr 23, 2018significant · resets scoring window
  6. Starpoint Gemini 2 - x64 support has arrived
    May 20, 2017significant · resets scoring window
  7. Starpoint Gemini 2 kicks into Daily Deal goodness, update coming soon
    Apr 18, 2017
  8. Starpoint Gemini 2 kicks into Daily Deal goodness, update coming soon
    Apr 18, 2017
  9. "Starpoint Gemini Warlords", in Early Access, receives its first update!
    Apr 21, 2016
  10. "Starpoint Gemini Warlords", in Early Access, receives its first update!
    Apr 21, 2016
  11. [2016/02/08]Update v1.9200 - A patch of unparalleled straightforwardness
    Feb 8, 2016
  12. [2016/02/08]Update v1.9200 - A patch of unparalleled straightforwardness
    Feb 8, 2016
  13. New "Titans" DLC is out! - Update 1.9000 goes along with it
    Nov 6, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  14. New "Titans" DLC is out! - Update 1.9000 goes along with it
    Nov 6, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  15. [2015/9/23]Update v1.7000 - A small one
    Sep 23, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  16. [2015/9/23]Update v1.7000 - A small one
    Sep 23, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  17. [2015/6/11] Update v1.5000 - SG2: Origins FREE DLC!
    Jun 11, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  18. [2015/6/11] Update v1.5000 - SG2: Origins FREE DLC!
    Jun 11, 2015
  19. [2015/5/13] Update v1.4000 - La Résistance française!
    May 13, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  20. [2015/5/13] Update v1.4000 - La Résistance française!
    May 13, 2015
  21. Update v1.3000 - Long time no see
    Feb 18, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  22. Update v1.3000 - Long time no see
    Feb 18, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  23. [2015/1/13] Update v1.2002 - First one in 2015
    Jan 13, 2015significant · resets scoring window
  24. [2015/1/13] Update v1.2002 - First one in 2015
    Jan 13, 2015
  25. [2014/12/17] Update v1.2000 released!
    Dec 17, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  26. [2014/12/17] Update v1.2000 released!
    Dec 17, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  27. [2014/11/27] Update v1.1000 - Get 'em off my sky
    Nov 27, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  28. [2014/11/27] Update v1.1000 - Get 'em off my sky
    Nov 27, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  29. [2014/11/18] Update v1.0009 - Better AI
    Nov 18, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  30. [2014/11/18] Update v1.0009 - Better AI
    Nov 18, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  31. [2014/10/31] Update v1.0008 - An update for the Halloween frenzy
    Oct 31, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  32. [2014/10/31] Update v1.0008 - An update for the Halloween frenzy
    Oct 31, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  33. [2014/10/17] Update v1.0006 - A small bundle
    Oct 17, 2014
  34. [2014/10/17] Update v1.0006 - A small bundle
    Oct 17, 2014
  35. [2014/10/16] Update v1.0005 - Chugging along, more updates coming
    Oct 16, 2014
  36. [2014/10/16] Update v1.0005 - Chugging along, more updates coming
    Oct 16, 2014
  37. SPACE FANS REJOICE: STARPOINT GEMINI 2 LANDS ON STEAM TODAY!
    Sep 26, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  38. SPACE FANS REJOICE: STARPOINT GEMINI 2 LANDS ON STEAM TODAY!
    Sep 26, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  39. Update v0.8001 - How 'bout them twins?
    Sep 12, 2014significant · resets scoring window
  40. Update v0.8001 - How 'bout them twins?
    Sep 12, 2014significant · resets scoring window

…and 6 earlier patch announcements.