Classic space opera, DarkStar One is launching on the Switch on the 20th of June and this space-faring gamer is really excited to try this one out!
For those unfamiliar with DarkStar One, it’s an open-universe game where your decisions and actions directly impact the story and the world around you. It was originally released in 2006 and was well-received by both players and critics alike. Pre-orders are up on the E-shop, enticing players with a 10% discount. Will you be picking up DarkStar One when it drops later this month?
You can preorder it here – DarkStar One – Nintendo Switch™ Edition/Nintendo Switch/eShop Download
Features from the press release:
- Epic Space Opera – Step into the space boots of Kayron Jarvis in this intriguing Space Opera story as he embarks on a journey in the highly customizable DarkStar One through diverse galaxies currently on the edge of a multi-galactic war. Meet a cast of charming characters, investigate strange and remote parts of space, and unravel a larger-than-life conspiracy.
- Sandbox Universe – Navigate a vast and open universe with the freedom to choose specific destinations and paths for exploration.
- Playstyle Variety – Encounter friends and foes in galaxies filled with a variety of alien races, star systems, space stations, and asteroid fields as either a Mercenary, Smuggler, Trader, Spy, or Killer, or as a combination of them all. Make your playstyle your own and engage in different activities to modify your approach as you progress through the Universe.
- RPG-Style Upgrade System – The unique upgrade system allows for ship improvements as new alien technology is discovered and will unlock unique skills over time to change the appearance of the DarkStar One.
- Customization – The DarkStar One is a highly customizable ship with options to modify equipment, weaponry, and capabilities throughout the game, allowing for several types of playstyles, combat strategies, and support in exploration.
- Combat – Engage in intense space battles against a variety of enemies including space pirates, hostile aliens, and rival factions. Combat encounters range from dogfights to larger-scale battles, providing epic combat challenges at every turn.
- Mission System – Participate in extra missions offered by different factions or characters outside the main storyline. Side Missions vary in objectives from reconnaissance and escort missions to combat and exploration tasks.
- Dynamic Universe – The Universe will evolve throughout the game based on specific player actions. These decisions and interactions affect reputation, and influence relationships with different factions and the game world’s dynamics.
