Jump Space

I jumped into Jump Space expecting a messy prototype and left pleasantly surprised — the core loop of piloting, repairing and running boarding ops is genuinely fun. It scratches that Deep Rock/Helldivers plus Railjack itch, but still wears its Early Access bandages — bugs, balance and server quirks show up regularly.

Core gameplay is a mission‑based loop: choose a jump, manage ship resources, then land for on‑foot objectives — or leap into space to fix a reactor mid‑fight. The highlight is how naturally you swap between roles: pilot, gunner, engineer and explorer; each run feels like a frantic co‑op puzzle. Movement and zero‑G traversal (grapples and jetpacks) are slick and make the combat feel mobile and fun. Ship systems add real weight: you scavenge parts, craft ammo and decide whether to boost speed, shields or firepower. There are random elements to missions so runs vary, but many players report repetition after a few hours — the mission pool needs more variety. The AI buddy is handy for soloing, but it can be resource‑hungry and inconsistent; the game really shines with 3–4 players. Current pain points include sensitive ship controls, shield mechanics that feel underpowered, sometimes punishing long missions with no pause, and reliance on servers that can block play if they go down. The devs are active and have a visible roadmap; expect steady improvements but plan for an Early Access ride.

Jump Space is a bright, chaotic co‑op gem with a solid core loop — buy if you want frantic team play and can tolerate Early Access roughness. It’s one of those promising indies that’s already fun now and likely better after polish.