I got a beta key this past weekend and played around. It was fun, but I noticed it has a bit of a "oh, wow, I ran one mission and all of the sudden it's dark out" effect. :)
Mostly I was highly amused that I could create a ship named the U.S.S. Thomas Keller, with science officer Su'vide, engineering officer Robuchon, and tactical officer Bourdain. :)