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Game Information

Game Title: Star Trek: Infinite

Platforms:

  • PC (Oct 12, 2023)

Trailers:

Developer: Nimble Giant Entertainment

Publisher: Paradox Interactive

Review Aggregator:

OpenCritic - 71 average - 50% recommended - 9 reviews

Critic Reviews

But Why Tho? - Matt Donahue - 8 / 10

This game is made for Star Trek fans through and through. From the well-crafted story elements to the small random easter egg events, there is something for those with various entry points into the fandom.


COGconnected - Jaina Hill - 68 / 100

Having spent many hours on Infinite, I think I’ve seen all I need to see. Expansions and DLC might bring me back, but now we are talking about gating content behind another paywall. That sounds less enticing to me, especially when there is a more interesting mod available for free. Someone patiently waiting for new Star Trek games will definitely have some fun puzzling through Star Trek: Infinite, but I think I am probably going to go back over that New Horizon.


IGN - Will Borger - 5 / 10

Star Trek: Infinite does a great job of capturing the look and feel of Star Trek, but those enticing bones splinter under the weight of its bugs and glitches.


PC Gamer - Tom Hatfield - 72 / 100

Compelling, but not quite there yet. Needs two seasons to grow the beard.


Rock, Paper, Shotgun - Sin Vega - Unscored

An undemanding but enjoyable large scale 4X, with an emphasis on exploration and remixing possibilities in a familiar but somewhat flexible setting.


Stevivor - Steve Wright - 8.5 / 10

Coupled with the likes of Star Trek Resurgence, a narrative adventure also released this year, it’s safe to say that Star Trek video game fans haven’t had it this good in a long damn time. If you’re a strategy fan, you’ll enjoy this, and if you’re a Star Trek fan you’ll absolutely gobble this up. As well you should.


TheSixthAxis - Nick Petrasiti - 8 / 10

Star Trek: Infinite gives us a damn solid 4X experience doused in the rich history of the Star Trek universe, and with plenty of space to include more Deep Space Nine, Voyager and other quadrants of the galaxy through expansions. Even if you're not a fan of the source material, it can still stand alone as a good experience which will only improve over time.

The Nerd Stash - Julio La Pine - 8 / 10

One the best Star Trek games we’ve had in years!


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[–] ClarkDoom@lemmy.world 4 points 1 year ago

Been loving this game. All the folks complaining about it being too similar to Stellaris or that there’s similar mods for some of the functionality in it aren’t being fair IMO. Judge the game on its own merits. Feels like a 7 or 8 outta 10 game in my 10 hours of play so far.

[–] kromem@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago (2 children)

I was disappointed to see that this thread had an end...

[–] Olgratin_Magmatoe@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)
[–] kromem@lemmy.world 1 points 1 year ago

In theory not infinite ones though

[–] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

This joke took me four hours to understand lol

[–] simonzerafa@infosec.exchange 1 points 1 year ago

@xusontha @kromem

You're also going to be disappointed with The Neverending Story I suspect 🫤🤷‍♂️

[–] bappity@lemmy.world 3 points 1 year ago

i love that they added the Borg as a threat too

Polygon - Dylan Roth - Unscored

Developed by Nimble Giant Entertainment (the 2016 Masters of Orion remake) and published by Paradox Interactive (Crusader Kings, Stellaris), Star Trek: Infinite is a 4X grand strategy game that shares a lot of qualities with a good Star Trek episode: It’s cerebral, accessible, occasionally a little clumsy, and overall a good time.

https://www.npr.org/1204955269

If you think this description sounds suspiciously like Paradox Interactive's Stellaris with a Star Trek Prime Directive attached, you're not wrong. The mechanics of advancing your faction and winning the game (militarily, economically, or diplomatically) are nearly identical, and fans of Stellaris will recognize the game's style in Infinite's assets and artwork.

[–] 1simpletailer@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Seems to be pretty much what I expected. Mid overall, but if you're a Trekkie who likes 4x games you will probably enjoy it. I'll probably pick it up this weekend. The fact that its half the price of a typical release makes its flaws an easier pill to swallow for sure.

[–] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 2 points 1 year ago

The game seems pretty good but the price (and that it doesn't have 45 DLCs) is pretty attractive

[–] Stamets@startrek.website 2 points 1 year ago (1 children)

grumbles in jealous console player

[–] xusontha@ls.buckodr.ink 2 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

I'm trying to resist buying another game when I've got so many on my list (I'm failing)