Hardspace: Shipbreaker is an interesting and challenging game that tasks players to work off a debt in the service of a company. Your job is to deconstruct ships in zero g and avoid the many dangers you face. After a brief tutorial players will set off to earn some much needed money. Using a cutting tool and grapple which can be upgraded over time; players must slice away aspects of a ship and then grapple them to a salvage barge, a furnace, or recycling bay. The ships have various cut points which must be sliced in order to move larger sections and in time players can obtain a tether which will pull an object so players can move onto other tasks while a piece of salvage is pulled to a desired location. This is key as you have a timer to complete your shift and then there is also the need to replenish your oxygen and fuel supply in shift. When players complete a shift they are charged a large series of fees from the company which results in a hefty bite into your profits and makes it harder to decrease your debt. Another issue is that some jobs will take multiple shifts so players must be careful. There is also the fact that numerous objects of value are present but not listed on your work order. I learned that chairs, terminals, and such are needed for advancement and are necessary to salvage before you start cutting and must be factored in to your time management plans. Then there is the matter of the ship itself which can be entered via an airlock. I found it is vital to set the pressure as entering a ship and cutting away is a good way to be blown a great distance from the ship. There is also the matter of the reactor and other vital pieces which tend to explode when cut or not salvaged fast enough when removed. Being careless is a fast way to getting cloned and that does not come cheap. As the game goes on players can upgrade their gear which will be a big help as the ships become harder and harder. The game is fun to play and looks great. Getting used to working in Zero G can be a challenge but that is the fun of the game. I wished there had been a multiplayer mode as it would be great fun to take on a ship as a team and also be subject to accidents other players can cause as well. In the end Hardspace: Shipbreaker is fun to play and a very creative idea that offers challenge and fun with a sense of humor. 4 stars out of 5

Hardspace: Shipbreaker is an interesting and challenging game that tasks players to work off a debt in the service of a company. Your job is to deconstruct ships in zero g and avoid the many dangers you face.

After a brief tutorial players will set off to earn some much needed money. Using a cutting tool and grapple which can be upgraded over time; players must slice away aspects of a ship and then grapple them to a salvage barge, a furnace, or recycling bay.

The ships have various cut points which must be sliced in order to move larger sections and in time players can obtain a tether which will pull an object so players can move onto other tasks while a piece of salvage is pulled to a desired location.

This is key as you have a timer to complete your shift and then there is also the need to replenish your oxygen and fuel supply in shift. When players complete a shift they are charged a large series of fees from the company which results in a hefty bite into your profits and makes it harder to decrease your debt.

Another issue is that some jobs will take multiple shifts so players must be careful. There is also the fact that numerous objects of value are present but not listed on your work order. I learned that chairs, terminals, and such are needed for advancement and are necessary to salvage before you start cutting and must be factored in to your time management plans.

Then there is the matter of the ship itself which can be entered via an airlock. I found it is vital to set the pressure as entering a ship and cutting away is a good way to be blown a great distance from the ship. There is also the matter of the reactor and other vital pieces which tend to explode when cut or not salvaged fast enough when removed.

Being careless is a fast way to getting cloned and that does not come cheap.

As the game goes on players can upgrade their gear which will be a big help as the ships become harder and harder.

The game is fun to play and looks great. Getting used to working in Zero G can be a challenge but that is the fun of the game. I wished there had been a multiplayer mode as it would be great fun to take on a ship as a team and also be subject to accidents other players can cause as well.

In the end Hardspace: Shipbreaker is fun to play and a very creative idea that offers challenge and fun with a sense of humor.

4 stars out of 5

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review (Xbox Series X)

Review – Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Xbox Review

Mini Review: Hardspace: Shipbreaker (PS5) - Slow But Satisfying Ship Scrapping

Hardspace Shipbreaker PC Review

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review – Still Working for the Man

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review – It’s a Hardspace life for us

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review

Review | Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review - IGN

Hardspace: Shipbreaker review — Breaking things has never been this fun

Review: Hardspace: Shipbreaker

‘Hardspace: Shipbreaker’ review: scrappy underdog

Hardspace Shipbreaker Review: The Only Time is Corporate Time

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review - A Solid Space Salvage Sim

Hardspace: Shipbreaker review

Hardspace: Shipbreaker review — Salvaging 16 tons

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review - Playing This Game Is Against Company Policy

Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Hardspace: Shipbreaker PS5 review – salvaging the future

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review

Hardspace: Shipbreaker Review (PS5) – A Highly Addictive And Satisfying Work Simulator

Hardspace Shipbreaker PS5/Xbox Series X Review – Pure Low-Orbit Job Immersion

TEST de Hardspace Shipbreaker : Le désossage tranquille

Hardspace: Shipbreaker - Critique

Test Hardspace : Shipbreaker - Plongée plaisante dans la peau d'un ferrailleur galactique

Hardspace: Shipbreaker, la recensione del simulatore in cui devi smontare navi a gravità zero!

Hardspace Shipbreaker Recensione, nello spazio nessuno può sentirti lavorare

Hardspace: Shipbreaker - Recensione

Welcome to LYNX, the solar system’s leader in spaceship salvaging! We offer you the privilege of helping turn humanity’s past into its future by salvaging ships in zero-g. Each one is a puzzle, and how you solve it is up to you! Carve your way in, salvage everything, and maximize your profit. Our cutting-edge LYNX tech helps you do the job. Slice metal with the laser cutter and use the grapple tool to move salvage with ease. Earn upgrades, such as demo charges, sensors, and safety gear. Careful where you point those tools! Hazards include explosive decompression, fuel, electricity, and radiation. Your life is protected by our EverWork™ technology, but our profits aren’t.

Playscore of Hardspace: Shipbreaker, based on critic and gamer review scores.

Hardspace: Shipbreaker

Platforms

Critic Reviews

Hey Poor Player

Way Too Many Games

Windows Central

Push Square

GameSpace.com

COGconnected

Wccftech.com

GameSpew

XboxEra

IGN

Community Reviews

Gareth McBride

About the game