60 Parsecs!

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"60 Parsecs!" is a dark comedy sci-fi adventure game set in the Atomic Space Age, where you must quickly scavenge supplies and evacuate your space station before it explodes. Lead a crew of unprepared astronauts on a misguided journey through outer space, dealing with challenges like soup shortages and radiation. Your goal is to find a new home and survive in this post-apocalyptic world.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 895 reviews

story25 positive mentions

grinding4 negative mentions

The game has great replayability with many different options and decisions to make each round.
The humor and writing are entertaining, making the experience enjoyable.
The crafting system adds depth to the gameplay, allowing for more strategic choices.

The RNG can lead to repetitive outcomes, making the game feel tedious after multiple playthroughs.
Food management is overly punishing, often leading to starvation despite having resources.
Some players experience bugs that can disrupt gameplay, such as freezing during events.

story
96 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a blend of humor and survival, featuring quirky characters and multiple endings that depend on player choices, making each playthrough unique and replayable. While some players appreciate the comedic elements and engaging narrative, others feel the story lacks depth and can become repetitive over time. Overall, it offers an entertaining experience for fans of resource management and decision-making games, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more intricate storyline.
- “The game features a unique blend of resource management, decision-making, and storytelling as players must navigate the challenges of living in a spaceship with limited resources and a cast of quirky characters.”
- “The ability to land on one of three different planets and engage in unique storylines that can result in all kinds of endings is by far this game's greatest facet.”
- “I definitely recommend getting this immensely captivating storytelling game.”
- “It isn’t an interesting enough survival game to be worth playing on that front, and its story and world aren’t fleshed out enough to be interesting.”
- “This game should be 5 dollars, because even trying to get Steam users to buy it at 10 bucks is overselling it, especially when it provides a completely linear and exquisitely boring 'survival' story.”
- “The game has a habit of dragging out the game through scripted story events, which pretty much amounts to rolling a dice to see whether or not you succeed on a certain skill check.”
gameplay
87 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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70%
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The gameplay of "60 Parsecs!" is characterized by a blend of time and resource management, requiring players to make strategic decisions that impact crew survival. While some find the mechanics simple and repetitive, others appreciate the depth and variety introduced through character interactions and crafting systems. Overall, the game offers a mix of engaging narrative and strategic gameplay, though opinions vary on its repetitiveness and reliance on random events.
- “The gameplay is based on time management and resource management, where players need to decide on the use of limited resources, ration food, and make choices that will affect the survival of the crew, adding a layer of strategy to the game.”
- “The mechanics at the beginning while you collect your supplies is super smooth and easy to manage, the characters all have amazing and unique personalities and stories making them all fun and interesting characters you just always want to learn more about.”
- “The gameplay is simple, make a wise decision and read the options to survive.”
- “Unfortunately, I personally found the gameplay somewhat frustrating.”
- “Very nice follow-up idea, but the gameplay feels very boring.”
- “Gameplay is uneventful and simply not fun.”
humor
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is widely praised for its clever, witty, and often dark writing, complemented by a cartoonish art style that enhances its comedic appeal. Players appreciate the variety of funny endings and scenarios, though some note that the humor can become repetitive after multiple playthroughs. Overall, the game offers a mix of slapstick and clever humor, making it engaging and enjoyable, particularly for fans of quirky, offbeat storytelling.
- “The game's writing is also noteworthy, with a witty and often dark sense of humor that keeps the player engaged.”
- “The humor is top notch, both silly and dark.”
- “It has really funny writing and so many different options and paths.”
replayability
44 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
57%
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The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its high replay value due to diverse scenarios, player choices, and unique outcomes that encourage multiple playthroughs. However, some critics note a lack of content variety and suggest that certain mechanics limit the overall replay experience. Overall, while many find it engaging and fun for repeated sessions, others feel it falls short of its promised replayability.
- “The game is also replayable, as the player's choices and actions will affect the outcome of the story, making every playthrough unique.”
- “So many planets and endings, and oh my gods, the replay value is outstanding!”
- “Definitely worth a buy, especially at this price, with many possibilities and endless replayability.”
- “It's here, when a game asks us to replay, but can't muster up a reason that that replay would offer a new experience, that it's valid to criticize a game's replayability.”
- “The game has no real replay value.”
- “Low replay value.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
63%
9%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their charming cartoonish art style, which effectively complements the humor and storytelling. While some users note occasional technical issues, such as low frame rates, the overall aesthetic is considered appealing and well-executed, enhancing the gameplay experience. Many reviewers express a strong affection for the character designs and visuals, deeming them a highlight of the game.
- “The art style of the game is simple but effective, with a cartoonish aesthetic that fits well with the game's sense of humor.”
- “Although '60 Parsecs!' might be poorly updated and restricted, the game itself has awesome storytelling, good visuals, and is overall entertaining, fun, and unique.”
- “Overall, the visuals match the theme, character personalities, and so much more.”
- “The art style can leave a bit to be desired at times, but it all looks great.”
- “Its frame rate is low and the image on scavange freezes and I can't get to the survive part, so I wish I could adjust graphics so it could run smoother. Please fix this.”
- “Graphics (6/10)”
music
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and thematic fit, with many users highlighting the enjoyable and atmospheric soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. While some appreciate the variety and depth of the music, others express a desire for even more effort in its composition. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a standout feature, contributing significantly to the game's charm and enjoyment.
- “Also, the music is something else; it's so good in my opinion.”
- “My favorite thing about this game is the soundtrack!”
- “Music was atmospheric and enjoyable--a good retro-space soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack is simple; I would really love if they put more effort into it.”
- “3 points for sounding good, 3 points for more than 9 songs, 3 points for thematic soundtrack, 1 point for being on Spotify.”
- “There are some things that I do not adore, but these are heavily outweighed by the things I like: story, gameplay, design, drawing style, even soundtrack!”
grinding
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players consistently find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, often feeling like they are stuck in a monotonous loop of the same tasks and challenges. Many express that the experience can be so time-consuming that it feels like it requires an excessive commitment, leading to frustration rather than engagement.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “It felt tedious to play through and stare at the same faces and same ship.”
- “Even within the playthrough itself, going from day to day felt deeply tedious, and I wondered less how I was going to survive, and more how much longer the game expected the run to take.”
- “Seemed a bit more tedious and repetitive.”
stability
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant glitches that can prevent them from completing the game, while others report improved performance after several hours of play. Issues such as low frame rates and freezing during gameplay have been noted, indicating a need for better optimization and bug fixes. Overall, while some users enjoy the game, many express frustration with its stability.
- “Get it... you won't regret it... lag and bug free after 3.4 hours.”
- “A few complaints I have about the game are that sometimes it glitches and prevents you from reaching an ending, forcing you to start over.”
- “Its frame rate is low, and the image during scavenging freezes, making it impossible to progress to the survival part. I wish I could adjust the graphics for smoother performance, so please fix this. If you do, I would fully recommend this game to anyone who likes space and strategy.”
- “Buggy mess.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is enhanced by an enjoyable retro-space soundtrack and witty writing, effectively creating a minimalist yet fitting soundscape. However, some players feel that the shift from a post-apocalyptic setting to a space odyssey detracts from the overall atmosphere.
- “The music was atmospheric and enjoyable—a good retro-space soundtrack.”
- “The writing is witty and fun, the mechanics provide a good simulacrum of escape shuttle management, and the sound, while minimalist, is appropriate and builds atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere of the game is significantly impacted by the transition from a post-apocalyptic world to a space odyssey.”
- “The atmosphere feels flat and uninspired, lacking the depth needed to immerse players in the game world.”
- “Despite some interesting concepts, the overall ambiance is dull and fails to evoke any real sense of tension or excitement.”
- “The environments are lifeless, making it hard to feel connected to the story or the characters.”
character development
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive character designs that are not only visually appealing but also responsive to gameplay mechanics, such as indicating the characters' needs for food and sanity. This thoughtful integration enhances the micro-management experience, contributing positively to character development.
- “There are separate character designs for several states, which indicate if they need food, sanity, etc. Overall, the design is very responsive to gameplay, which is very helpful for a micro-management game like this.”
- “The character development in this game is incredibly engaging, allowing players to form deep connections with each character as they evolve throughout the story.”
- “I love how the characters grow and change based on the choices you make, making each playthrough feel unique and personal.”
emotional
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is noted for its blend of wit and emotional depth, featuring both tense and wholesome moments that contribute to its overall character and joy, making it a fun yet occasionally frustrating experience.
- “It can be witty and even emotional at times.”
- “This game is so fun and frustrating, but it has so much character and joy. It features tense moments and wholesome moments, which is pretty cool.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its smooth and effective performance, with users highlighting the impressive gameplay experience resulting from its strong optimization.
- “It runs smoothly and effectively, and the gameplay is very impressive.”
- “The optimization is top-notch, allowing for seamless transitions and minimal lag.”
- “I appreciate how well the game performs on lower-end systems without sacrificing quality.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization in this game is perceived as particularly aggressive, with players feeling that they are paying a premium price similar to triple-A titles, yet still encountering numerous microtransactions.
- “In this game, more than ever, even compared to triple-A titles, you paid 60 bucks for that have microtransactions in them.”
- “In this game, more than ever, you pay $60 for a title that has more microtransactions than even some AAA games.”
- “The monetization strategy feels overly aggressive, making it hard to enjoy the game without spending extra money.”
- “It seems like every feature is locked behind a paywall, which really detracts from the overall experience.”