Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown Unveiled
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown, developed by Gamexcite and Daedalic, prominently incorporates the official Star Trek: Voyager theme music.
The game allows players to make pivotal choices, such as whether to destroy the Caretaker Array, a decision that aligns distinctly with the character of Captain Janeway.
The game's narrative revisits aspects of the Star Trek: Voyager series, including the ship's essential need to gather Deuterium for its warp engine and crew morale management, influenced by player actions such as timely room construction. Character portrayals in the game include a redesigned Tom Paris and Kes.
Narrative and Dialogue
Across the Unknown features a script meticulously designed to align with the original cast's dialogue style. It offers dialogue choices that guide players through established plotlines, with occasional opportunities to deviate from canon. Notably, the game lacks voice-acting.
Core Gameplay Components
Gameplay is divided into four main components:
- Exploration: Players scan and navigate Voyager through procedurally generated star systems, with time paused during course setting for strategic planning.
- Ship Management: Players manage Voyager's interior, constructing and clearing rooms and systems within a resource budget, similar to base management simulations.
- Away Missions: Crew members with different skillsets are sent on missions, which involve a series of choose-your-own-adventure style challenges.
- Autobattle: Players engage in 3D spaceship battles, issuing orders based on shield, hull, and critical system status, and utilizing crew special abilities with cooldowns.
Availability
Star Trek: Voyager – Across the Unknown is available on Steam. A playable demo is also accessible for prospective players.