A Story In Space

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Can I tell you a story? A bounty hunter among the cosmos lives a pretty basic life within the galaxy when one day a bounty is put upon the King of a planet named Hakarr for 1,000,000 galactic space units! Hakarr is in a vicious battle against its neighboring planet Pahnbuk where its leader wants to initiate in a war to completely wipe out the people of Hakarr. What happens when the morals you've k…

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Play Modes

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

70%

Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The combat is unique and intuitive, making it enjoyable for quick play sessions.
The soundtrack is highly praised, adding depth and emotion to the gameplay experience.
The game offers a quirky and humorous storyline that can be entertaining, especially when shared with friends.

The graphics and interface are poorly designed, making it difficult to engage with the game.
Some players experienced technical issues, such as glitches and headaches from the visuals.
The gameplay can feel tedious and lacks clear guidance, leading to frustration with puzzles and navigation.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
17%
50%
The story of "A Story in Space" revolves around a bounty hunter on a quest to track down hats and confront a king, narrated by an all-powerful wizard. However, the narrative is overshadowed by poorly executed graphics and interface, making it difficult for players to engage with the plot. Overall, the storytelling is considered basic and lacks depth, contributing to a negative reception.
- “A story in space is told by an almighty wizard about a bounty hunter who tracks down hats and then proceeds to go on a rampage to kill the king.”
- “But there might be more to this story!”
- “A story in space is a laughably badly made 2D retro pixel/MS-Paint style JRPG ripoff that makes RPG Maker asset flips look like a work of art.”
- “There's some basic story about space and so on, but the graphics and interface are so awful here it's impossible to get into it.”
- “Is a story in space told by an almighty wizard about a bounty hunter who tracks down hats and then proceeds to go on a rampage to kill the king.”
graphics
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
75%
The graphics have been criticized for experiencing frequent glitches that can cause discomfort, detracting from the overall experience. Many users find the visuals and interface to be subpar, making it difficult to engage with the game's story and mechanics. Overall, the technical implementation, including graphics, is considered lacking.
- “I got a headache because there's something weird happening with the graphics at times - there's this strange glitching that seems to hit my migraine zone.”
- “There's some basic story about space and so on, but the graphics and interface are so awful here it's impossible to get into it.”
- “The rest of the technical implementation is on par with the visuals.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The music in the game is widely praised as a standout feature, described as a "fucking banger" that effectively enhances the atmosphere and emotional impact, particularly during intense moments.
- “The soundtrack is absolutely incredible.”
- “Fucking banger soundtrack and game.”
- “The soundtrack...”
- “The music alone invoked my inner fears at [spoiler] the fearmaster!!![/spoiler].”
gameplay
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay features engaging battle mechanics that can be exploited, alongside charming art design, making it enjoyable for players who appreciate these elements. Overall, it offers a unique experience, though some may find certain aspects less appealing.
- “I'd recommend a playthrough if these things don't bother you because the battles had interesting, if not easily cheesable, mechanics and the art was charming (to me personally at least).”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, particularly in the early stages, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “The first part of the game was tedious as heck.”
- “Grinding feels like a never-ending chore rather than an engaging experience.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it quickly became boring.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Users consistently find the humor in the game to be genuinely entertaining and effective, contributing positively to the overall experience.
- “It really is funny.”
- “The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch!”
- “I couldn't stop laughing at the witty dialogue and hilarious situations.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a high level of stability, with no glitches or technical issues encountered during gameplay.