The video critically reviews the new ships introduced at the Intergalactic Aerospace Expo 2015 for Star Citizen, highlighting their limited practicality, questionable design choices, and the game’s unfinished state that undermines their intended roles. It cautions players against investing in these ships based on future promises, urging developers to prioritize fixing core gameplay issues over incremental ship releases.
The video offers a critical and somewhat sarcastic overview of the upcoming Intergalactic Aerospace Expo (IAE) 2015 for Star Citizen, focusing on the new ships being introduced. The presenter expresses skepticism about the event, highlighting that the expo’s layout and content have remained largely unchanged over the years, with only minor cosmetic updates. The anticipation for new ships like the RSI Galaxy, the Liberator, and the Constellation Mark 5 is tempered by doubts about their practical use and gameplay value, given the game’s current unfinished state.
A significant portion of the critique centers on the RSI Galaxy, which is described as large, slow, and under-armed, with limited functionality despite its modular design. The presenter questions the purpose of the ship, especially when compared to the newer Mark 5 variant of the Constellation, which seems to overshadow the Galaxy by offering more practical features. The modular approach, requiring separate purchases for different capabilities like medical beds or cargo modules, is seen as cumbersome and inefficient, further diminishing the Galaxy’s appeal.
The Anvil Liberator, another featured ship, is also scrutinized for its supposed role as a tank carrier. The presenter doubts the relevance of such a ship in the game’s current context, questioning the practicality of transporting tanks in space combat scenarios where ship-to-ship battles are the norm. This skepticism extends to the lack of meaningful gameplay or mechanics to support the use of these specialized ships, rendering them largely ornamental rather than functional.
Further disappointment is expressed regarding other ships like the Banu Merchantman and the Mercury Star Runner. The Banu Merchantman is criticized for repeated delays and broken promises, while the Mercury Star Runner is noted for its lack of offensive capabilities and unfulfilled potential as a data-running ship. The overall sentiment is that many ships are being sold based on future promises rather than current utility, leaving players with expensive but underwhelming options.
In conclusion, the video warns viewers against investing money in these new ships without considering the game’s ongoing issues and lack of substantive gameplay. The presenter urges the developers to focus on fixing the core game rather than releasing incremental ship updates that offer little real value. While acknowledging that some players may still enjoy collecting ships, the overall tone is one of frustration with the current state of Star Citizen and skepticism about the future direction of its development.