He didn't show you, but there is a filter system. Choose "level up" and the game will just show the crew that can level. It makes manually levelling the crew, which is best, very easy.

This game is also surprisingly hardcore. Like Risk of Rain, it gets harder as time passes. It's kind of subtle because the time scale is long, but there is a curve you need to stay ahead of, and even though a run can be long, there always eventually comes a point where you realize the curve is ahead of you and you are now living on borrowed time.

I play this on Android. This game kept me sane throughout the disasters during the holidays and I can game for the entire night without ever charging my phone. And yes, you should start everyone at level 1 and prioritize your PERMANENT stats when creating your character.

Found this game through Templar Battleforce and I can't recommend both games enough. Started as a glorified messenger for my family, ended up helping a prince take control of his family's trade empire, with help from the literal queen of my faction. Fun times.

One of my favorite games of all time. I agree about the ship outfitting menu and the strange outputs from the rep system. I definitely agree that the prisoner exchange should have a benefit for all rather than a detriment. This game comes as close to a 40k Rogue Trader rpg as we're likely to ever see, and I love it for that.

BTW, that encounter at ~37:30 didn't lose you rep for no reason. It was essentially a space cop of a local faction that hailed you asking you to submit to an inspection of your cargo to check for illegal/restricted goods. You decided that rather than stop the ship for inspection, you'd rather throw up a signal jamming field, hang up on the space cop and just sail on past without a word to them. So yeah, you lost rep with them, since you're acting like a very suspicious smuggler or pirate, but they also can't pin anything aside from being shady on you, so it's only 4 rep lost, 3 of which you were saved from due to aforementioned signal jammer keeping them from identifying you you personally are.

OMG a 56 minute video with Splattercat!?! Christmas came late this season.

I take it as a point of pride that all of your longest review videos are of my favorite games

Been playing this game on and off for years. One of my favorite space games of all time

What is this? A whole HOUR vid from spatt?!? Brothers we are blessed this day!

This games devs deserve respect. Bought it over a year ago and it keeps getting frequent updates.

I think for some perspective on the UI, it's important to remember the Trese Bros started as mobile developers, and the UI DEFINITELY takes it's queues from that.

This is one of those games that was so deep, that I actually got intimidated into starting, figuring I needed a few days straight to play it to figure it out.

Really loving the longer videos also thank you for taking the time to play the game before uploading a video on it really makes for a better watch.

Great Game! Can't recommend enough. And the developer Trese Brothers is improving it for years now, it's incredible how much love they show for their games.

Really glad you covered this game, picked it up a long time ago but never really managed to get into it, it's pretty complex and my brain just nope'd out of it :D There's something about watching yoy play and also explain things along the way that not only helps me decide to pick up new games but also improve my initial experience of the game later so big thanks there Splat!

yeah, i made a total war pirate run, where i raided every ship not of my starting faction or allied with them. it became very stressful and i felt like harrassed by all the bounty hunters, zealots and military commanders they sent after me. it was like 5 fights each hour. would be more if i just blasted them out of space instead of always boarding them but that fitted more in the theme of being a pirate ^^ Stressful but i had fun. This game really has something for everyone: Trading Card game Darkest dungeon style boarding action Customizable Characters and ships And many more features. it really is a project of love.

If this game had some options for alien races it'd be almost perfect for me.

I just want to say this, because I don't know if anyone knows this, but a long long time ago, the Trese Brothers, developers of this game, made an old simple and (looking back) a fairly silly game for Android called Space Traders RPG. I purchased a copy of this game, and fell in love with it immediately. I'm so happy to see Star Traders Frontiers come to fruition for these guys. The developers of this game always seemed to care about the people who played their games, and more than that, care about the input of the players. So cheers to Trese Brothers. I'm glad to see you doing well.

Splat, you've been dropping video after video of games that I love lately and I thank you!

Great review. I'm close to 100 hours in, and I still learned some things from this video, that's just how dense it is. There's just so much going on, it doesn't get old.

I like that you finally stepped up your game when reviews of games. Didn't mind the old ways but it's nice to see someone who bothers to take their job somewhat serious. Plus no stupid camera or chat nonsense is a huge plus. Been watching for half a decade now and love it all.

didn't even know this existed, but this sound like a game I would really like to play - thanks for showing, already bought it

Fantastic game, and the devs continue to add content through updates years after release. They have a new game in development as well, will definitely be picking that up at launch.

looks good, lotta depth a thing I like. I do agree with Splatty about the faction hit for the mission in the video, that needs fixed. I usually am big on factions in games if I was playing this it would make me angry that it wasn't working as it should. I am 1 of the People who does very much appreciate the critique/commentary at the end of these videos.

Dang, I remember playing the original Star Traders on my Kindle Fire back in 2012. This game has come a long long way since then. Time to buy!

Thanks for the longer format, more informed video. I think I might like this game a lot, I'll definitely keep an eye on it.

I forget what game it was on the sidebar of suggested videos that I first watched of yours but you've got a great channel. You have a good energy in your presentation, you don't fucking swear to act tough, you don't get angry at games, and you showcase games people might not know in case others might want to give a look. I've already got a couple that you did and I would never have known of them because they weren't on Steam. Thanks for what you do!

Galaxies are products of RNG. When you start a new game, it will generate a new galaxy with new star systems (and locations), warp lanes, ownership, etc. The NICE thing is, you can reuse those settings to get the same galaxy again with a code (somewhere, It's been a while) in a similar fashion as Minecraft.

Hey splattercat, I know this game is several years old but I just got it for my phone. There's not a lot of phone games that I think are good but dead cells in this are pretty much all I play when I game on phone. I've spent about maybe 16 hours in the game so far and I love it to death and the only thing I would change is probably the amount of times your crew will Mutiny and the amount of times your ship gets attacked by other ships. Aside from those nitpicks I think this game is awesome and your video helped me cement that immensely. I can always turn to your videos for obscure games that most people don't cover.

The devs are pationate gamers themselves, and they basically design games that they, themselves like to play. I'm a big fan of the Trese brothers and looking forward to their next game, Cyber Knights: Flashpoint.

Games like this force me to acknowledge what a complete lightweight I am.

Love this game. The devs really love it too and it shows

SplatterCat, just remember. One nation's hero is another nation's war criminal. And, yes, this game does play up that angle between your chosen faction and their rival faction.

Such a great service you’ve performed here. Many thanks.

One of the best spaceRPG out there. It would benefit from couple of guides to new players.

Loved the longer video for this game Splat, I’ve been eying this game. I might have to pick it up. I agree with your thoughts on the rep for the prisoner exchange, you should gain rep with both. You were an honourable Splatty Captain and dun did a good jorb!

You Sir always make me happy, don't ever stop!

Thanks for the vid Splatt

wow this is interesting I'm stuck on Starsector RN though.

Welcome back Captain O7 Glad to see you've returned. There have been a lot of updates since you last covered it. All of the other Captains are here too. Væ Victis, Star Trader.

Been playing that game since the beginning and it's an absolute treat. Very regular updates, good writing, nice gameplay. I fucking love it and will absolutely buy their next game when it's out. Didn't bother reading the description before clicking to follow it on Steam.

I wish I could give you an extra like for the Shadowrun comparison! I really liked the priorities system for character creation, it's different, but fast, and clear what you're giving up for getting other things.

love the length of this video

It's a very cool game. The devs output constant updates.

I must say that I'm impressed by the level of explanation offered by Splattercat. Even if he missed some parts, or didn't delve further into the game mechanics, imho he did an awesome job describing the main characteristic of this game, that is a bit too convoluted at first glance. Kudos.

This looks ridiculously awesome!

I play this game on and off. It's not particularly awesome, but it's not bad either. I've never finished the campaign, but I would like the option of not having to be slapped in the face by that whole Faen drama. Sure I can choose not to do it, but I'd like to have a different campaign when I choose different factions.

One of my favorite games

The granularity of this game is astounding. Massive respect for the developers! May check it out.

An hour-long video? Damn, we're getting spoiled today :)

I wish all your vids were an hour. 30 min feels like just getting past the title screen.

I want more of this game from you, not gonna lie. How do you feel about making this a series?

This new "open world space game" trend is just fantastic!

this is one of the most slept on games in the past 2 years

Thank you sir. Another game I've bought on your videos.

I loved the original Star Traders and this game looks like a huge upgrade in every single metric, it's on sale RN so I picked it up

Just wanted to add that I liked the summary of thoughts at the end, it gave you a +8 to reputation with CamouflagedTumbleweed, but you also gained -6 reputation with the IRS for some reason. 😉🥦🦖 Thanks Splat!

the fact that splat is 15 minutes in and still explaining numbers and stats and build and stuff makes this game VERY appealing to me as a player. Though I kind of wonder if one can play like a Stellaris envoy where you are part Diplomat part Spy.

AN HOUR? This must be good.

This and TOME are my desert island games. I've dumped so much time into this game and I feel like I've barely scratched the surface.

Wow! It is so cool one of the games these guys made got it to KZfaq and the letz playerz! I have been wanting to do a review of all there stuff and have a LOT to say!

The guys who made this have a bunch of games in this setting. Templar Battleforce is great if you want a Battletech/Space Marine inspired tactical game

Looks great. Thanks for sharing.

Listening to this again, I'm sitting here thinking I should install this game on my Steam Deck, forgetting I had the steam deck sitting on my desk next to me...

I tried this game not knowing much like a year ago and i had a very bad time the first few runs, i got the feeling that the game really wants you to know ahead of time what you're supposed to do, that, combined with the facts that: 1.- i was playing starsector at the time. and 2.- this game is way more complex. I'm not usually one to shy away from difficult games, i used to play FTL a bunch before and after their big update, but this game surpassed me. So for now, this game sits on my steam library collecting virtual dust, and i am not yet in the mood to try it again...

Been playing this for years now. I love the game.

Randomly decided to see if anyone was making vids on this game and this video is literally three minutes old lol.

quote of the day... "That's life in a dystopian future where everybody's a douche"

These brothers make some great games

oh hey I remember this game, used to play the phone version for a while when I moved and didn't have access to internet.

liked the video. tried playing it on smartphone some timem ago. i was quite irritated. yor video brought a bit of light in the dark :)

56 minutes of splattergasm

I like playing games like Mount and Blade, RPG games so I was checking this game out for a month. It's on sale now so just bought it, hopefully it is as good as people say it is.

Reminds of Homeworld. The ships at least

I actually started watching this channel because of this land is our land. And you had like 6 "episodes" of that. 0 people would complain about longer videos. You don't need to be strict to 30 minutes. This isn't tv.

Looking forward to this one

One of the best games ever.

Looks fantastic; I'll be picking this up right away. (With the buying and selling between planets for profit, it kinda feels like a well evolved spiritual successor of Space Trader on my Palm. ;) )

The Trese Brothers rock!

Been loving this game but scared to jump in and start

a veritable 'Buffet of content' 😍😁🤙😉

this dude brought his drake to a whole 'nother game. spaceships are serious business

Thanks, Splat.

Used to watch a streamer play this back when Trese Bros were just releasing it and it's definitely fun to watch but too much tedium for me in managing the ship and crew. I highly enjoy watching others unfurl the stories in this game and wish I could get into it myself.

this looks like a deep game.

Like you like said like, like a lot in like the first 2 minutes. 😆 Classic Splatty. 👍

If there is a lot to digest here, and it is the case, that makes this game a feast of kings. Just to imagine the amount of passion from the Devs to make it and from the players to lives hundreds and hundreds of stories...dizzying.

I've played this game for years on my cellphone, cool game

Ahh a classic game where you invest tens of hours just for a xeno ship to show up and send your save file into oblivion.

A wonderful game once you get the hang of it.

I just realised this is also on phones and i've never been so happy

I still tool around with the first star traders rpg. I played this some as well might need to revisit it. I also like star traders 4x

Good mobile game that. Very good indeed. In Beguining of the game just go transport mode. My opinion. No weapons. Just escape mode mods and fuel mods for the ship. Too much fighting and the crew leaves. Everytime the ship takes damage the morale goes down and down. Do non ship fighting missions (transport cargo, people, prisoners, planet exploration etc) and save money for the 3 million currency ships, while leveling up the crew. Crew levels up when ever ship is in motion and with missions of course. No ship to ship fighting needed. Eventualy, when navigators (or is it pilots? Forget now. Both classes are needed anyways 4 of each is optimum, 6 navigators is best to start with) are high level you can escape all encounters before they actually evolve into a duel of ships with one of their class traits. Been trying for 3 times to follow the main story, hard mode, with the the Princess sister, the scientist and the lab arc, with my optimised group (who I think are close to possible max level with out missing the deadline of the story) of back sniper, pistoleer, and 2 melee, but that genetic aberration still whacks me every time! 🤣🤣🤣

Hmm.... I played an early entry in the series back in the day, but thought it was a bit meh (I think, I might have mixed up my Star Thingy titles). Looks like this is a huge step up! Like Shadowrun? Definitely reconsidering getting it now, thanks to your vid. Cheers

I loved the original star traders as a kid for mobile, despite it being way too complex for my little brain

Yuuuup. Shit DOES roll down hill. When the senior generals are mad or embarassed for a failed mission, they dont call Private Spaynk and yell at him about his poor performance that caused a mission failure. They tell the general below them, the Army or Corps Commander who likely had nothing to do with it but is in command of that Theater or Operational area. They are responsible for the people under their command. So that General calls his Division Commander, a lower tiered general in charge of that Tactical command area and the troops in it. He gets torqued because his Division had the overall responsibility which he delegated to his Brigade Commander. So he gives him a call. The Brigade commander, a Colonel who commands troops in that sector where the mission took place gets an earful because his Division commander knows that Army HQ is pissed and shared that with him so now he is embarassed and angry. He calls his Battalion Commander a Lieutenant-Colonel to whom he assigned that mission and rips him a new one. But that Lieutenant Colonel has a Company Commander who was assigned the task of accomplishing that mission objective. The Captain likely in his mid to late 20s but who is called, "The old man" by his troops is now furious and likely a bit worried at his future career prospects. He assigned that mission to one of four Platoon Leaders, a young 2nd Lieutenant who is fresh out of training and likely on his first, maybe his second assignment. So he calls the platoon leader into his presence for an ass chewing. Now, that 2nd Lieutenant leaves the Captain, minus his ass and heads down to find his Platoon Sergeant a Sergeant First Class who is older than dirt. He shares with him "The old man's" displeasure and sets about ensuring that the Platoon Sergeant is most definatively aware that he no longer has an ass and that he most displeased at both that fact and the likelihood that he may be looking for work soon. But the Platoon Sergeant is already well aware of these facts because he had his own ass chewed off by the Non-Commissioned Officer's chain of concern going from the Company First Sergeant to the Battalion Command Sergeants Major through a series of more and more experienced and highly placed Command Sergeants Majors right back up to the Army HQ. Yet the chain proceeds downward because there are still 4 squads in this platoon and Private Spaynk is assigned to one of them. That squad is run by a Staff Sergeant squad leader. So the Staff Sergeant gets called to the matt and gets his ass chewed off. Yet each squad has two Team Leaders and it was their job to make sure Private Spaynk did his job so the team leader, a Specialist gets called before the Squad leader along with Private First Class Spaynk who finally catches hell for failing to do his assigned task of cleaning the toilet in the latrine at the visitor center the day the Secretary of the Army visited and his wife found a floater in the female latrine. And that is when Private Spaynk informs his Team Leader that the Army contractor who was contracted to clean the latrines had locked the latrine and barred his entrance citing contractoral issues and had gone on break moments before the Secretary of the Armys visit and as such Private Spaynk could not have cleaned the female latrine. And now you know how the Army works.

Not my thing at all. The constant reputation bleed just seems frustrating. Mad respect to the devs though for such a frequent update schedule. That's crazy.

Trese brothers games are banger,man

The Alta Mesa mission was to support an alliance so you will gain rep with them instead of losing it.