The reviewer praises the Apollo Medivac’s striking design, interior layout, and versatility but highlights several flaws, including limited medical facilities, unused cargo space, and inadequate shield strength for a large medical ship. While recommended for fans of its aesthetics and flying experience, the ship needs significant improvements and better medical gameplay integration to reach its full potential.
The video provides an in-depth review of the Apollo Medivac ship in Star Citizen, highlighting both its strengths and areas needing improvement. The reviewer begins by praising the ship’s exterior design, giving it a perfect score of 10 out of 10. They admire the ship’s aesthetic, drawing comparisons to Star Trek ships, and compliment the sound design, particularly the afterburners. However, a minor drawback noted is the ship’s landing gear, which may make landing in some areas difficult compared to smaller medical ships like the Katy Red.
Moving inside, the interior of the Apollo Medivac is also highly praised. The cockpit features new multi-function displays and offers good visibility, while the living quarters are thoughtfully separated from the medical area to prevent contamination. The ship’s interior design is described as a blend of RSI’s Zeus and Polaris styles, with well-placed amenities such as beds, a kitchen, and a toilet. The medical area is bright and spacious, equipped with tiered medical beds, although the reviewer points out the absence of tier one beds on capital ships and expresses some disappointment with this decision.
Despite the positives, the reviewer identifies several shortcomings in the medical facilities. They note a lack of seating and laboratory space for medical personnel, which would enhance role-playing and functionality. A significant issue is the large unused space near the cargo area, which appears to have been intended as a garage for a medical Ursa vehicle but was never implemented. The docking doors take up considerable space but currently do not function as docking ports, limiting the ship’s utility. The reviewer suggests modular design changes to allow players to customize this area, potentially adding a garage for the medical Ursa.
From a combat and defensive perspective, the Apollo Medivac includes weapons for the pilot and turrets, making it more versatile than initially expected. However, the ship is equipped with four size two shields instead of a single size three shield, which the reviewer argues is insufficient for a large medical ship expected to operate in dangerous zones. They compare the shield setup unfavorably to smaller ships like the Constellation and suggest that the ship deserves stronger shields to improve survivability in combat situations.
In conclusion, the reviewer recommends the Apollo Medivac for players who appreciate its design and enjoy flying it, but cautions that the ship is not fully finished and requires several fixes. The medical gameplay in Star Citizen is still limited, so the ship’s medical features are not yet fully utilized, making smaller medical ships like the Katy Red potentially more practical for medical roles. The reviewer encourages the community to share their thoughts and hopes that future updates will address the ship’s shortcomings, particularly the cargo area and shield strength, to enhance its overall functionality and appeal.