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Star Trek: Resurgence is an interactive narrative video game that tells an original story in a choice-driven adventure set within the iconic sci-fi universe
Game analysis
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Story and Narrative
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Star Trek: Resurgence earns overwhelmingly positive reviews for its faithful representation of Star Trek’s themes of diplomacy and character-driven storytelling, with engaging twists that resonate with fans. Critics praise its moral complexity but note some reliance on nostalgia and pacing issues. Overall, it’s hailed as a compelling addition to the franchise, blending humor and drama effectively, and is highly recommended for both fans and newcomers.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
88%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
12%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
TL;DR
story and narrative
Star Trek: Resurgence earns overwhelmingly positive reviews for its faithful representation of Star Trek’s themes of diplomacy and character-driven storytelling, with engaging twists that resonate with fans. Critics praise its moral complexity but note some reliance on nostalgia and pacing issues. Overall, it’s hailed as a compelling addition to the franchise, blending humor and drama effectively, and is highly recommended for both fans and newcomers.
Gameplay Mechanics
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Star Trek: Resurgence serves up a compelling narrative with engaging decision-making reminiscent of classic Telltale games, earning praise for its diverse activities like puzzle-solving, stealth, and combat. However, it’s marred by sluggish controls and technical hiccups, especially during combat, leading to frustration among players. Critics are divided; while some laud its storytelling depth, many find the gameplay tedious and clunky, with quick-time events that disrupt flow. Ultimately, it’s a mixed bag—great for narrative fans, but lacking polish for those craving a smoother gameplay experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
63
Positive Reviews (80-100)
12%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
76%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
12%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Star Trek: Resurgence serves up a compelling narrative with engaging decision-making reminiscent of classic Telltale games, earning praise for its diverse activities like puzzle-solving, stealth, and combat. However, it’s marred by sluggish controls and technical hiccups, especially during combat, leading to frustration among players. Critics are divided; while some laud its storytelling depth, many find the gameplay tedious and clunky, with quick-time events that disrupt flow. Ultimately, it’s a mixed bag—great for narrative fans, but lacking polish for those craving a smoother gameplay experience.
Graphics and Visual Design
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Star Trek: Resurgence boasts stunning space vistas and captures the franchise's essence, but critics are divided; some praise its art design while many lament outdated graphics, stiff animations, and technical flaws. Overall, it offers a visually appealing experience that fails to meet modern AAA standards.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
62
Positive Reviews (80-100)
4%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
85%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
11%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
TL;DR
graphics and visual design
Star Trek: Resurgence boasts stunning space vistas and captures the franchise's essence, but critics are divided; some praise its art design while many lament outdated graphics, stiff animations, and technical flaws. Overall, it offers a visually appealing experience that fails to meet modern AAA standards.
Music and Sound Design
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Star Trek: Resurgence impresses with standout voice acting, especially Piotr Michael as Ambassador Spock, praised for its immersive performances. However, the audio experience suffers from serious issues like dialogue clipping and inconsistent music, with some tracks feeling low-quality and out of sync with the game's tone. Critics agree the game shines in voice work but falters in technical execution, highlighting a need for polish in future updates.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
72
Positive Reviews (80-100)
50%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
36%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
14%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
TL;DR
music and sound design
Star Trek: Resurgence impresses with standout voice acting, especially Piotr Michael as Ambassador Spock, praised for its immersive performances. However, the audio experience suffers from serious issues like dialogue clipping and inconsistent music, with some tracks feeling low-quality and out of sync with the game's tone. Critics agree the game shines in voice work but falters in technical execution, highlighting a need for polish in future updates.
Voice Acting
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The voice acting in Star Trek: Resurgence has received mostly positive reviews, enhancing the game's narrative and character depth, especially praised are Spock's portrayal by Piotr Michael and Rydek by Krizia Bajor. Critics laud the performances for creating an immersive atmosphere, though some, like VG247 and Gamereactor UK, note issues with gravitas and emotional delivery in certain roles. Overall, the consensus is that the voice acting significantly enriches the game, despite a few critiques.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
83
Positive Reviews (80-100)
77%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
14%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
9%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
The voice acting in Star Trek: Resurgence has received mostly positive reviews, enhancing the game's narrative and character depth, especially praised are Spock's portrayal by Piotr Michael and Rydek by Krizia Bajor. Critics laud the performances for creating an immersive atmosphere, though some, like VG247 and Gamereactor UK, note issues with gravitas and emotional delivery in certain roles. Overall, the consensus is that the voice acting significantly enriches the game, despite a few critiques.
Technical Performance
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Star Trek: Resurgence shows promise, especially on Xbox Series X, but is marred by persistent technical issues. Critics praise its smooth gameplay and minor bugs, yet report significant problems like graphical glitches and control sensitivity issues. The PC version suffers from severe crashes and UI flaws, while PS4 players face major graphical hiccups. Overall, despite its potential, the game currently struggles with a lack of polish and consistency across platforms, undermining the player experience.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
49
Positive Reviews (80-100)
0%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
57%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
43%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Star Trek: Resurgence shows promise, especially on Xbox Series X, but is marred by persistent technical issues. Critics praise its smooth gameplay and minor bugs, yet report significant problems like graphical glitches and control sensitivity issues. The PC version suffers from severe crashes and UI flaws, while PS4 players face major graphical hiccups. Overall, despite its potential, the game currently struggles with a lack of polish and consistency across platforms, undermining the player experience.
Replay Value
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Star Trek: Resurgence garners mixed reviews on replay value. Critics praise its multiple-choice dialogue for encouraging exploration of different outcomes, but major drawbacks like the absence of a chapter select feature and superficial choices limit replay incentive. While the game offers a compelling narrative, its linearity and execution may leave players less motivated to revisit, despite the potential for varied interactions.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
65
Positive Reviews (80-100)
26%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
58%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
16%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
TL;DR
replay value
Star Trek: Resurgence garners mixed reviews on replay value. Critics praise its multiple-choice dialogue for encouraging exploration of different outcomes, but major drawbacks like the absence of a chapter select feature and superficial choices limit replay incentive. While the game offers a compelling narrative, its linearity and execution may leave players less motivated to revisit, despite the potential for varied interactions.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
69
Positive Reviews (80-100)
27%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
71%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
2%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Star Trek: Resurgence is a hit among franchise fans, praised for its engaging narrative and character development, despite facing technical issues and gameplay flaws like tedious quick-time events. Critics commend its nostalgic capture of The Next Generation spirit, making it a worthwhile experience. While it has significant areas for improvement, the game resonates strongly with its target audience, hinting at potential as a sleeper hit in narrative-driven gaming.
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Reviews
51 reviews found90
TheXboxHub
Jun 12, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is the best evolution of the point and click genre, deserving recognition as one of the best games of 2023 so far.
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90
Adventure Gamers
Aug 4, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is a work of Star Trek art that recaptures the essence of the franchise and rejects the grim direction of the present-day Star Trek series. It is the ideal contemporary Star Trek, particularly for fans who want a pure Federation playthrough.
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COGconnected
Jun 6, 2023
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Resurgence is recommended for Star Trek fans and offers a good experience for those who enjoy the Telltale formula. However, the graphics are not impressive and there are a lot of quick time events, which may not appeal to everyone.
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80
GameCritics
Jun 7, 2023
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A thrilling and refreshing dose of Trek fan service, with some technical issues that can be overlooked.
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80
Eurogamer Germany
May 23, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is a good Star Trek adventure that will particularly appeal to fans of The Next Generation era.
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80
Noisy Pixel
May 22, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is likely to be a sleeper hit, offering a memorable and exciting space adventure with complex dialogue and excellent scenario writing. It does more with its characters than other narrative adventures.
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Screen Rant
Jun 12, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is a game made by fans for fans, with a strong focus on storytelling and characters. While the gameplay may have its shortcomings, the game captures the essence of Star Trek and will be loved by fans of the franchise.
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ZTGD
May 25, 2023
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The review overall praises Star Trek: Resurgence, particularly for fans of the Star Trek series. It mentions that despite the issues with gameplay, the reviewer loved every moment of their time with the game.
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KeenGamer
Jun 1, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is an entertaining narrative-driven game that captures the essence of Star Trek, despite some visual shortcomings.
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RPG Fan
May 30, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is a remarkable narrative adventure game set in a classic space opera universe. It is a solid game with strong storytelling, but is hindered by graphical hiccups and technical issues. Star Trek fans and adventure game fans who enjoy sci-fi should give it a try.
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