The video provides a detailed buyer’s guide for the Grey’s Basher ship in Star Citizen, highlighting its unique but inconsistent design elements and criticizing its high price relative to its underwhelming performance and armor compared to similar ships. While appreciating some aesthetic features and potential variants, the hosts ultimately advise caution, suggesting players consider better value alternatives and carefully weigh the Basher’s practical appeal before purchasing.
The video features a detailed buyer’s guide and discussion about the Grey’s Basher ship in Star Citizen, hosted by Excute and Casual Owl. They begin by commenting on the ship’s design, which they describe as a kitbash of various existing ships like the Aurora, Buccaneer, Gladiator, and Gladius, resulting in a mishmash aesthetic. They appreciate some unique features, such as the harpoons on the front, which evoke a tribal or pod-racing vibe reminiscent of Star Wars’ iconic podracers. The hosts speculate on possible cosmetic variants and expect future variants of the Basher to be released, similar to past ships like the Wolf and Alpha Wolf.
The conversation then shifts to the ship’s external design and functionality. They note the ship’s low profile and unique skid-style landing gear, which initially caused bugs but has since been patched. The hosts critique the rough, seemingly hastily made hole for cockpit access, suggesting it detracts from immersion and looks unpolished. They also discuss the cockpit’s wire mesh frame, which gives an odd impression of either an open or enclosed cockpit, making it feel somewhat claustrophobic and inconsistent with the ship’s intended use. Despite these criticisms, they acknowledge the ship’s aesthetic appeal and thematic fit within the game’s lore.
When evaluating the Basher’s performance and pricing, the hosts express significant reservations. They highlight that the Basher is priced at $110, which they consider excessive for a light fighter that bridges the gap between snub fighters and light fighters. They compare its stats—hit points and armor—to other ships like the Wolf, Arrow, Pit Bull, and Fury, noting that despite its high price, the Basher has lower armor and hit points than many competitors. The weaponry is also discussed, with the hosts pointing out that many weapons appear to be repurposed or flipped assets, though dirtied up to look unique, which feeds into the narrative of Grey’s Market stealing proprietary tech.
The discussion continues with the hosts emphasizing that the Basher’s value proposition is weak compared to other ships available at lower prices with better stats or multi-role capabilities. They argue that the ship’s price does not align with its performance or role, making it a poor purchase choice for many players, especially given the current economic climate and player awareness. They suggest that while the Basher looks cool and has some interesting design elements, it ultimately feels overpriced and less practical than alternatives like the Wolf or Arrow. They recommend players consider these factors carefully before buying and suggest using a CCU (Cross-Chassis Upgrade) if interested.
In closing, the hosts touch briefly on the Basher’s skins, favoring the “Nightmare” skin for its cohesive design and pod-racer aesthetic, while criticizing others like the “Blossom” skin for feeling rushed and disjointed. They invite viewers to engage by sharing their opinions on what they like or dislike about the Basher and hint at upcoming ship releases, including a possible Stingray medium fighter and Basher variants. The video ends with a giveaway announcement and a reminder to subscribe and support their Patreon, wrapping up with a shared sentiment that while the Basher has charm, its pricing and design choices limit its appeal.