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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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84
Star Trek: Resurgence earns overwhelming praise for its authentic, emotionally resonant narrative that captures Star Trek’s spirit through diplomacy, moral complexity, and character depth—though plot recycling, clunky mechanics, and an unsatisfying ending slightly mar its otherwise stellar execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR STORY
Story Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
86%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
14%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
0%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the story and narrative.
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story and narrative
Star Trek: Resurgence earns overwhelming praise for its authentic, emotionally resonant narrative that captures Star Trek’s spirit through diplomacy, moral complexity, and character depth—though plot recycling, clunky mechanics, and an unsatisfying ending slightly mar its otherwise stellar execution.
Gameplay Mechanics
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64
Star Trek: Resurgence delivers a bold, story-first adventure with rich decision-making and Star Trek authenticity, but clunky mechanics, overreliance on QTEs, and tedious gameplay undermine its potential, leaving fans divided between immersive narrative and frustrating execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR GAMEPLAY
Gameplay Score
64
Positive Reviews (80-100)
11%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
75%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
14%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the gameplay mechanics.
TL;DR
gameplay mechanics
Star Trek: Resurgence delivers a bold, story-first adventure with rich decision-making and Star Trek authenticity, but clunky mechanics, overreliance on QTEs, and tedious gameplay undermine its potential, leaving fans divided between immersive narrative and frustrating execution.
Graphics and Visual Design
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63
Mixed reviews: Star Trek: Resurgence nails nostalgic charm and thematic consistency with its artful design, evoking the 24th century through detailed environments and comic book-style visuals, but technical flaws—blocky models, stiff animations, outdated textures—hold it back, making it a stylistic but inconsistent experience that prioritizes heart over polish.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VISUALS
Visual Score
63
Positive Reviews (80-100)
7%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
83%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
10%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the graphics and visual design.
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graphics and visual design
Mixed reviews: Star Trek: Resurgence nails nostalgic charm and thematic consistency with its artful design, evoking the 24th century through detailed environments and comic book-style visuals, but technical flaws—blocky models, stiff animations, outdated textures—hold it back, making it a stylistic but inconsistent experience that prioritizes heart over polish.
Music and Sound Design
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73
Star Trek: Resurgence’s sound design earns praise for stellar voice acting, nostalgic scores, and authentic Star Trek ambiance, but technical flaws like clunky audio mixing, repetitive dialogue, and subpar music undermine its potential—resulting in a mixed legacy that leans more on heartfelt homage than flawless execution.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR SOUND DESIGN
Sound Score
73
Positive Reviews (80-100)
50%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
38%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
13%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the music and sound design.
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music and sound design
Star Trek: Resurgence’s sound design earns praise for stellar voice acting, nostalgic scores, and authentic Star Trek ambiance, but technical flaws like clunky audio mixing, repetitive dialogue, and subpar music undermine its potential—resulting in a mixed legacy that leans more on heartfelt homage than flawless execution.
Voice Acting
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84
Star Trek: Resurgence’s voice acting is a masterclass in immersion, with critics hailing its authenticity, emotional depth, and faithful portrayals—especially Piotr Michael’s Spock and Krizia Bajos’ Uhura—as instant classics. While minor gripes about pacing and gravitas surfaced, the ensemble’s brilliance overshadows flaws, making it a narrative cornerstone that feels like a genuine Trek episode.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR VOICE ACTING
Acting Score
84
Positive Reviews (80-100)
79%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
13%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
8%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the voice acting.
TL;DR
voice acting
Star Trek: Resurgence’s voice acting is a masterclass in immersion, with critics hailing its authenticity, emotional depth, and faithful portrayals—especially Piotr Michael’s Spock and Krizia Bajos’ Uhura—as instant classics. While minor gripes about pacing and gravitas surfaced, the ensemble’s brilliance overshadows flaws, making it a narrative cornerstone that feels like a genuine Trek episode.
Technical Performance
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50
Star Trek: Resurgence stumbles under a mountain of technical bugs, with Xbox Series X offering smoother play despite glitches, while PC and PS4/PS5 versions face crashes, broken controls, and unplayable hiccups—highlighting a fragile foundation that needs urgent fixes.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE
Tech Score
50
Positive Reviews (80-100)
0%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
54%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
46%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the technical performance.
TL;DR
technical performance
Star Trek: Resurgence stumbles under a mountain of technical bugs, with Xbox Series X offering smoother play despite glitches, while PC and PS4/PS5 versions face crashes, broken controls, and unplayable hiccups—highlighting a fragile foundation that needs urgent fixes.
Replay Value
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65
Choice-driven mechanics boost replayability through branching narratives and character dynamics, but structural flaws like no chapter-select and shallow decisions undermine potential, leaving mixed praise for dedicated fans.
SCORE DISTRIBUTION FOR REPLAY VALUE
Replay Score
65
Positive Reviews (80-100)
25%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
60%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
15%
Based on analyzing reviews that specifically scored or critiqued the replay value.
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replay value
Choice-driven mechanics boost replayability through branching narratives and character dynamics, but structural flaws like no chapter-select and shallow decisions undermine potential, leaving mixed praise for dedicated fans.
Overall Verdict
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OVERALL SCORE DISTRIBUTION
Monster Score
69
Positive Reviews (80-100)
29%
Mixed Reviews (50-79)
69%
Negative Reviews (0-49)
2%
Based on analyzing all available reviews that scored and critiqued the game.
TL;DR
Star Trek: Resurgence delivers a heartfelt, narrative-driven Star Trek experience with strong character work and thematic authenticity, but its clunky controls, buggy performance, and tedious gameplay drag it down.
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Reviews
52 reviews found90
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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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
Movies Games and Tech
Sep 5, 2023
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Star Trek: Resurgence is a fantastic game that allows players to feel like they're part of the Star Trek Universe. It offers great storytelling, fun mini-games and puzzles, and an immersive experience for Star Trek fans.
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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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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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