A Long Journey to an Uncertain End

62%
Game Brain Score Based on 29 reviews
  • story
  • gameplay
  • music
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In "A Long Journey to an Uncertain End" , play as a sentient A.I. with customizable pronouns, navigating a narrative space opera. Assemble an unruly crew from diverse characters while evading capture in an outlawed sentient ship. Manage fallout from crew members' mishaps, including a hacked anti-sentience rally and missing crew members.

  • Nintendo Switch
  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

62%
Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews
story12 positive mentions
stability2 negative mentions
  • The game features a charming narrative with interesting characters and a unique setting that resonates with fans of sci-fi and inclusive themes.
  • Resource management elements add a layer of strategy, making gameplay engaging and requiring players to make meaningful choices.
  • The art style and character designs are appealing, contributing to an immersive experience that many players found enjoyable.
  • The game is criticized for being too short, with many players feeling it lacks sufficient content and replayability for its price.
  • Numerous bugs and glitches detract from the experience, including issues with saving progress and character interactions that can disrupt gameplay.
  • Some players found the gameplay mechanics to be overly simplistic and repetitive, leading to a lack of challenge and engagement.
  • story38 mentions

    The game's story is characterized as charming and engaging, with a compelling sci-fi twist reminiscent of works like Becky Chambers and Firefly. While the main narrative is relatively short and straightforward, players appreciate the depth of the world-building and character interactions, which encourage replayability through branching missions. However, some reviewers noted a desire for a longer story and more impactful choices, as well as minor inconsistencies in character representation.

    • “An addicting, immersive sim, truly making you feel as if you've stepped into a Becky Chambers story.”
    • “The story and locations you visit feel very Firefly, with some nods to Cowboy Bebop which is also great.”
    • “Relevant and inclusive, interesting and meaningful storyline, fun to play, replayable.”
    • “The main story is fairly short.”
    • “A very short story with an abrupt end.”
    • “I'd love to see a version of this game with more refined mechanics, and a longer story that really helps flesh out this interesting sci-fi universe.”
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and resource management elements, which some players find engaging while others deem it repetitive and lacking challenge. While the narrative is interesting, many feel that the gameplay does not effectively integrate with the story, leading to a disjointed experience. Overall, the game offers a mix of enjoyable aspects and underdeveloped mechanics, with potential for improvement in future iterations.

    • “The gameplay is simple, but the game has an interesting narrative, some resource management, and often offers meaningful trade-offs.”
    • “The gameplay parts with resource management are easy enough to understand, without too much handholding.”
    • “The game mechanics are easy to grasp, the design of the UI is straightforward and appealing, and I really enjoy the art.”
    • “I don't know how you come up with a way to make traveling across space so boring, but here we are... gameplay is so uninspired, repetitive, and non-challenging that you have to go out of your way to lose.”
    • “This felt like a graphic novel with minor game mechanics tacked on to me and it just did not click at all with what I was expecting.”
    • “The ending felt abrupt, especially after a certain gameplay element is just straight-up removed near the end.”
  • music9 mentions

    The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some praising the fantastic soundtrack and standout guitar theme, while others criticize it for being excessively loud and out of place, particularly during tense cutscenes. Additionally, users noted issues with abrupt transitions and glitches that detracted from the overall experience.

    • “The art, character writing, and music are all spot-on.”
    • “- fantastic soundtrack”
    • “The one OST which is good - is a guitar theme anyway.”
    • “Music is obnoxiously loud and out of place.”
    • “Some cutscenes can be quite jarring with the soundtrack blaring upbeat music in your ear while your ex threatens you.”
    • “Music also cut in and out pretty abruptly between scenes and glitched sometimes, which didn't feel super polished.”
  • stability2 mentions

    Overall, while users report minor glitches and issues with stability, such as pop-ups closing unexpectedly and outfit changes not updating during space travel, these do not significantly detract from the overall gameplay experience, leading to a positive recommendation for the game.

    • “There are some glitches, and definitely aspects that could be improved upon.”
    • “Many of these glitches are minor things: a pop-up closing without hitting accept because a new alert came in, outfit changes don't update in the space travel portion despite the outfit being updated all other times. In my opinion, these small things don't affect the gameplay negatively enough to not recommend this excellent game.”
  • graphics2 mentions

    The graphics have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing dissatisfaction with the art style; however, many believe that if the time passage issue is resolved, the game will showcase impressive visuals that enhance the overall experience.

    • “I disagree with the complaints about the art style; I find it visually appealing.”
    • “If the issue with time passage gets ironed out, this game offers an extremely solid and easy-to-pick-up experience with great visuals.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and unengaging, with many expressing that while the game appears fun, the execution makes the experience feel monotonous and dull.

    • “The grinding feels incredibly tedious and boring; it looks fun on the surface, but the execution is just dull.”
    • “Grinding in this game is a chore, lacking any excitement or engagement.”
    • “The repetitive nature of grinding makes it feel like a slog rather than an enjoyable experience.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is praised for its appealing designs, with initial customization options appearing limited but expanding significantly as players progress through the game.

    • “Character designs look great, and although you might think the customization is lackluster at the beginning, you actually unlock more options as the game progresses!”
    • “The character development is incredibly deep, allowing players to shape their heroes in unique ways that reflect their personal playstyle.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, with meaningful choices that impact their growth and relationships.”
  • emotional1 mentions

    The game is characterized as a wholesome experience that evokes positive emotions, making it a delightful choice for players seeking a heartwarming narrative.

    • “This game truly touched my heart and made me feel a range of emotions.”
    • “The story was so moving that I found myself tearing up at several points.”
    • “I was completely immersed in the characters' journeys; their struggles felt so real.”
  • replayability1 mentions

    Players find the game highly replayable due to its relevant and inclusive storyline, which remains interesting and meaningful across multiple playthroughs, enhancing the overall fun and engagement.

    • “The game features a relevant and inclusive storyline that is both interesting and meaningful, making it fun to play and highly replayable.”
    • “With its engaging narrative and diverse characters, the game offers a fresh experience every time you play.”
    • “The variety of choices and outcomes ensures that each playthrough feels unique, enhancing the overall replayability.”
  • humor1 mentions

    The humor in the game is noted for its cleverness, as exemplified by the ironic situation where players cannot submit feedback without the game time progressing, highlighting a playful take on player engagement.

    • “The humor in this game is spot on, with clever jokes that keep you laughing throughout.”
    • “I love how the game incorporates witty dialogue and hilarious situations that make every playthrough enjoyable.”
    • “The comedic timing of the characters is fantastic, making even the most mundane tasks entertaining.”
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