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[What gave you the idea that this was supposed to be a 4X game? Some elements (the 3D engine in particular) may make into the next Version of Space Empires, but this isn't Space Empires (despite what the name says, just like Descent: Freespace was most certainly not Descent; it's all in the branding ). It's an entirely different game and if you look at it with expectations based on a different kind of game then you're the only one who's at fault if you're disappointed.]

No, Starfury clearly didn't look like a 4x game. That's why I tried the demo instead of buying it. But I do like Starfury's genre of gameplay. So why is it MY fault that the game was poorly developed?

Your expectations are obviously more satisfied sooner than mine. It seems a bit idealistic to allow Starfury to stand on its own and forget why you like the other games you play. However, lock me in a box with Starfury alone, I'm sure I would learn to like it. But I don't have all day to wait for modders or patches or the next generation to make it right.

You obviously understand that the game needs "refining", and I agree. I'll take your advice and move on to games that succeeded.