The author enthusiastically shares their experiences and excitement over the long-awaited launch of Star Citizen, highlighting the game’s improved performance and positive reviews for Squadron 42. They also humorously mention some glitches and unique experiences while acknowledging a few issues, ultimately expressing their satisfaction and anticipation for future updates.
The author expresses excitement over the long-awaited launch of Star Citizen after 12 years of development, stating that it proves the doubters wrong. They share their personal experience of flying their Merchantman ship and delivering sandworm meat to Terara, where they were impressed by the realistic reactions of the NPC characters. They also mention a humorous incident involving a Boreal Stalker getting stuck in their Pioneer ship, requiring the help of 4,000 players to remove it. The author highlights the significant improvement in performance, with the game now able to handle 200 FPS compared to the previous issues with just five players causing lag. They also mention positive reviews for Squadron 42 on IGN and other platforms, praising the developers for surpassing expectations.
The author acknowledges some issues, specifically mentioning problems with Vulcan frame rates and feeling disoriented by the presence of 40,000 MPC citizens in cities with their own schedules. They express appreciation for the ability to customize ship paints at service stations, contrasting it with having to purchase pre-made ones. The author also humorously mentions the unique experience of having space whales eat their Pisces ship when flying too close. They express relief that Lifetime Insurance and the death of a Spaceman mechanic did not become a reality in the game.
The author asks if others listen to the in-game radio stations, praising their immersion and intriguing lore, such as the Vuel becoming pacifist and interbreeding with the Xan. However, they express frustration with a rule that prevents them from openly discussing their Vanon Offspring character in-game to avoid potential penalties. Despite this, the author concludes by stating that they feel they are living the dream with Star Citizen and Squadron 42 being completed and receiving perfect review scores on all platforms. They jokingly wonder which game they will be able to label as a scam next, eagerly anticipating future experiences.