The review of the Krueger Stingray highlights its unique transforming design and stealthy aesthetics, praising its agility and hit-and-run combat style but noting its lack of interior space and limited defensive capabilities. While the Stingray shows promise for future gameplay updates, the reviewer recommends waiting to buy, as the Hornet Mk2 currently outperforms it as a medium fighter in Star Citizen.
The video reviews the Krueger Stingray, a medium fighter ship in Star Citizen, highlighting its unique design and features. The Stingray is a large, sleek ship with a single seat and no interior amenities like a bed or cargo space. Its standout characteristic is its transformative design: wings that fold in and out, changing the ship’s shape between landed, flight, and combat stances. This dynamic transformation gives the Stingray a distinct personality, appearing almost unarmed when parked but revealing its fighter nature once in motion. The reviewer appreciates this aesthetic and mechanical design, noting the ship’s turbine-like, quiet engine sound that aligns with its stealthy concept.
Despite its impressive look and sound, the Stingray’s lack of interior space makes it feel hollow compared to other ships like the Cutlass, which offer more livability. This absence of functional interior space may disappoint buyers expecting more utility. However, the reviewer suggests that the ship’s small size and sleek profile work to its advantage in combat, making it a smaller target and enhancing maneuverability. The ship’s unique stance changes also affect handling, with the combat mode making it twitchier and more agile, though it can be affected by wind on atmospheric bodies.
When it comes to combat performance, the Stingray is equipped exclusively with Krueger weapons—two size four guns and four size two guns, all laser repeaters. While the default armament sounds impressive, the reviewer prefers swapping in weapons from the L21 Wolf, particularly the Gatlings, which improve the ship’s rhythm and effectiveness in battle. The Stingray excels at hit-and-run tactics, using its speed and low signature to strike and then retreat. However, it has limited defensive capabilities with only two size one shields, making it vulnerable in prolonged fights.
The core issue, according to the reviewer, is the current role and state of medium fighters in the game. The Hornet Mk2 remains the dominant medium fighter, excelling in nearly every aspect, while the Stingray feels like it is designed for a future flight model that better incorporates atmospheric combat. The reviewer believes the Stingray was built for a gameplay style and environment that is not fully realized yet, making it a ship that’s slightly ahead of its time but not currently the best choice for competitive fighting.
In conclusion, the reviewer advises potential buyers to wait before investing in the Stingray unless they are already fans of Krueger designs or want the ship primarily for its aesthetics and unique movement. For those seeking a competitive medium fighter right now, the Hornet Mk2 offers better performance for a similar price. The Stingray is not a bad ship, but it’s not yet the right fit for the existing game mechanics. The reviewer encourages feedback on this “buy or pass” format and invites viewers to share their thoughts and experiences with the Stingray.