Do you ever play a game, not like it, but still feel this weird longing for more?

That's exactly how I feel about Star Gladiator. People call it a star wars knock off, but I can't help but feel they had something here. The mechanics aren't great but aren't unsalvageable, the general art direction isn't the best thing in the world either, but it also doesn't annoy me. I didn't really enjoy my time with this game, but I can't help but just feel like there really is a gem underneath here.