Star Trek journey with focus on player dialogue choices
Star Trek: Resurgence is a story-driven adventure game to focuses on player chosen options and an engaging plot. It’s the first game developed by Dramatic Labs an offset of the former Telltale Games studio that was known for other story-based titles such as The Wolf Among Us.
When Dramatic Labs first teased Resurgence’s trailer at The Game Awards in 2021, trekkers were thrilled by the dramatic touches and appearance of Spock. However, this title offers enough character development and plot twists to satisfy any fan of choose-your-own-adventure games.
Explore new worlds with Star Trek: Resurgence
In Star Trek: Resurgence, players must decide the fate of the two main characters, first officer Jara Rydeck and crew member Carter Diaz, based on dialogue choices between scenes. Third-person controls and over-the-shoulder angles allow players to make exciting decisions not limited to stealth, phaser fights, and shuttle piloting.
Set in 2038, one year after the events of the film Star Trek: Nemesis, Resurgence follows the canon of the Lower Decks animated television spin-off. The game is set on the ship USS Resolute NCC-92317 with seven decks and iconic bridge scenes to introduce the detailed main characters.
Who are some famous characters in Resurgence?
Fans of the franchise have and always will love Vulcan ambassador Spock, who appears as a helpful guide in Resurgence. You’ll need to take his advice as you make decisions that affect the fates of the ship and all aboard. The engaging narrative revolves around Star Trek’s notorious alien conspiracies and the battle between the Federation and other planets.
How difficult is the gameplay?
Star Trek: Resurgence is a truly entertaining game with options and outcomes to decide where the story takes you. Players can decide to “obey” or “disobey” orders for a new plot every time they start. In some parts, the expository runs long and some presented choices can be confusing. However, the colorful graphics and nods to nostalgic Star Trek lore help ease the gameplay.
Star Trek followers interested in the franchise, as well as new fans looking to learn more about the lore, are sure to enjoy this detailed story-based game. Each different choice affects the gameplay and rewrites the plot. While the narrative certainly takes a front seat to the action, there’s enough engaging adventure mixed in as you save the galaxy with one click after another.
