When comparing Gate 88 vs Reassembly, the Slant community recommends Reassembly for most people. In the question“What are the best thrust-vector 2D space games?” Reassembly is ranked 3rd while Gate 88 is ranked 6th. The most important reason people chose Reassembly is:
You have building blocks that you use to design and create with. The more you explore and gather the more building blocks are unlocked. You can choose to be aggressive or not. The designs you make are as unique as you are. The gameplay is absorbing, you can be as much artist or engineer as you like. You get to see how your creations exist in the universe against the environment and other players creations.
Specs
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Pros
Pro Multiplayer alliances
Alliances can be established between players, however they can be broken at any time. This adds depth to gameplay, and helps make each game feel unique.
Pro Unique building based gameplay
You have building blocks that you use to design and create with. The more you explore and gather the more building blocks are unlocked. You can choose to be aggressive or not. The designs you make are as unique as you are. The gameplay is absorbing, you can be as much artist or engineer as you like. You get to see how your creations exist in the universe against the environment and other players creations.
Cons
Con Discontinued support
The developer seems to have moved on from Gate 88. The latest update on their website was March of 2005.