


Despite this, it’s not recommended to actually try to play Space Punks alone, because of some punishing decisions surrounding respawns. A good melee swing can get anyone out of trouble, and shields recharge fast enough to make retreating a worthwhile strategy. Outside of boss fights, combat never feels overwhelming, even when playing alone. Considering how repeatable Space Punks’ missions tend to be, it’s likely that players will be adjusting volume settings to reduce character dialog sooner rather than later. A lot of that style doubles as a cover for the monotony of combat, a loop that includes smashing apart groups of five to six robots every few seconds and finishing off rote mission objectives.

It has a variety of loud and unique weapons, characters that spout catchphrases whenever possible, and enemies that die amid comic-book-style “THWAPP”s and “WHACK”s. The addition of multiplayer and ongoing content drops could bring a lot to Space Punks in the long run, but this initial Early Access offering from developer Flying Wild Hog leaves much to be desired. Space Punks is a live service game with a Borderlands-style aesthetic. Although they don’t have a talking plant-like creature just yet, the first four characters of this new online action RPG cover all the bases of Star-Lord’s band of misfits. It’s clear from the onset that Space Punks takes great inspiration from Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy. Space Punks Early Access Preview: A Monotonous & Undercooked Gameplay Loop
