A Story In Space

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A Story In Space is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Joshua Cutting and was released on August 19, 2020. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

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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73%

Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

gameplay1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers an engaging atmosphere of cosmic mystery with a minimalist yet captivating visual style.
The soundtrack is exceptional, enhancing the overall experience and creating a unique ambiance.
Gameplay focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving, providing a rewarding experience for players who enjoy atmospheric narratives.

The story is somewhat linear and lacks meaningful choices, which may disappoint players seeking a more branching narrative.
The interface can be confusing, leading to accidental game closures and detracting from the overall experience.
Graphics and technical implementation are criticized for being poorly executed, making it difficult for some players to immerse themselves in the game.

story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The story of "A Story in Space" is described as an engaging interactive adventure that immerses players in a cosmic narrative filled with intrigue and atmosphere. However, some reviews criticize the execution, noting that the poor graphics and interface detract from the overall experience, making it difficult to connect with the basic plot about a bounty hunter's quest. Despite its flaws, the game offers a unique and whimsical storyline that may appeal to those who appreciate its quirky premise.
- “The game 'A Story in Space' is an engaging interactive adventure that immerses you in the atmosphere of cosmic unknowns from the very first moments.”
- “'A Story in Space' is a wonderful way to spend a few hours, diving into an intriguing space narrative and enjoying its unique atmosphere.”
- “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?”
- “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 their glitching issues, which detract from the overall experience and can even cause discomfort for some players. Many reviewers find the visuals and interface to be subpar, negatively impacting immersion and enjoyment of the game. 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 game's soundtrack is widely praised as a standout feature, described as a "fucking banger" that effectively enhances the overall experience and evokes strong emotions, 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 a worthwhile experience for players who appreciate these elements.
- “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 enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I spent hours doing the same tasks over and over, and it quickly became boring.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users generally find the humor in the game to be effective and entertaining, highlighting its ability to elicit genuine laughter.
- “It really is funny.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report a high level of stability, noting the absence of glitches during gameplay.