Star Trek: ResurgencePS5

Got this game yesterday.

Once I am finished, I shall try to post a short review here, for those that are interested.

This is possibly the most accurate representation of Star Trek I have seen in a video game.

The computer consoles are accurate, as are the ships, and everything else. They have all of the little details right. However the graphics are not exactly stellar. But once you get used to the art style, it is very enjoyable. Until I was accustomed to it, I felt as if I was watching a cartoon.

Do not expect a Star Trek-skinned Mass Effect. Although there is combat, it is simple, and at times awkward. The game is more of an investigation, a mystery to solve.

The events take place shortly after the end of the Dominion War. Following the uprising of workers at a dilithium mine, the Federation is called to initiate peace talks, as a neutral party. A massive storm in the region has begun, which complicates matters further.

Investigation of both the slave uprising, and the storm lead to new mysteries.

You play through various short scenes, as either First Officer Jara Rydek, or as Carter Diaz, a low ranking engineer.

The actions you take, and the decisions you make affect not only the outcome of the story, but also the relationships with your crew mates, and with the various diplomats you encounter. There are also a few familiar faces, but I will not spoil that.

Because of the nature of the decision-based gameplay, you will need to play through the game multiple times if you wish to unlock the Platinum trophy.

I believe that whether you enjoy the game of not will depend upon whether you enjoy the Star Trek universe.
But, I also think that somebody who was not a fan of Star Trek would be unlikely to even play through this game.

Essentially, Star Trek Resurgence is a fully interactive episode of Star Trek The Next Generation.
But even if you have no knowledge or interest in the source material, then the game itself is not impenetrable. But it certainly would not be as interesting or entertaining.

For me, however, as a Star Trek fan, I would give this game a score of 8/10.

And, anyone who has Star Trek The Next Generation on disc, should watch “The Last Outpost” season one, episode four, before playing. The events in this episode have a major bearing on the storyline of this game.