I was internally debating a lot of interesting issues when I sat down to review this. For
example, I don�t think I�ve ever watched a single Star Trek...anything. The movies,
the TV show...no clue. Now, I think it�s always good to review a game like this with
some background on the franchise, for context. On the other hand, I also think there are
advantages to reviewing it without any background.
That way, the only thing that factors into your opinion is the game itself.
These are interesting questions.
A lot more interesting than this game.
Just released for the PS3 and Xbox 360, Star Trek is based on the new Star Trek movie.
But I should probably warn you excited Trekkies. It�s not what you might be hoping for. Then
again, if you�re hoping for a mediocre third-person shooter that wouldn�t even be a blip on
the radar without the Star Trek name...well.
Have Scottie beam you up a copy. �Cause you�re gonna love it.
Star Trek is essentially Mass Effect. Only without the cool story, dialogue choices,
character interactions, RPG elements, satisfying weapon fire and sexy blue aliens. But otherwise...Mass
Effect. You play as either Captain Kirk or Spock, choosing one or the other at the onset.
I guess, ostensibly, there�s a difference between them.
I mean, one has pointy ears.
Now, the biggest problems with Star Trek are general problems, in terms of both its design
and execution. The game is supposed to be designed for coop, but...its coop elements
are so arbitrary, it just feels tacked on. I mean, you might need help with doors, but...listen,
Star Trek is as much a coop game as Resident Evil 5 was.
Only Sheva could at least hold crap. Wore a leopard-skin bikini.
And then there�s the execution. Star Trek just feels like a licensed game. Which is
to say, rushed along to get to retail when the movie comes out. And it�s a shame, because
this is kind of an ambitious game. At least, for a movie game. But it just feels unfinished.
The ideas aren�t developed enough, and it just feels like...this is a game that needed
a lot more time in the oven.
Look, I could go on. The guns feel weak, the game�s filled with bugs...but, I don�t
want to kick a dead Vulcan here. This might�ve been a pretty good game, but...it�s not.
My guess is that even Star Trek fans would agree. This is not some amazing game based
on your franchise, you know? This isn�t something like Arkham City.
This is just another movie game.