ADIOS Amigos: Galactic Explorers
- September 12, 2018
- Cosmic Picnic
Get on Steam"ADIOS Amigos: Galactic Explorers" is a 1-4 player co-op space exploration game with realistic physics and deep orbital mechanics. Procedural generation offers a unique experience each playthrough, as you pilot a space ship, explore planets and space stations, and interact with alien life and artifacts. With local co-op, micro gravity gameplay, and even a rookie mode for young children, it's a friendly yet immersive journey through the cosmos.
Reviews
- Incredibly fun and charming game with engaging physics mechanics that make exploration enjoyable.
- Great local co-op experience that provides endless laughs and unexpected scenarios, perfect for family play.
- Beautiful art style and excellent soundtrack that enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- Controls can be frustrating and difficult to master, leading to potential frustration for players.
- The game lacks a proper pause menu and clear instructions, which can make it confusing for new players.
- Some players may find the difficulty curve steep, especially in later missions, which could deter casual gamers.
- gameplay27 mentions
- 41 % positive mentions
- 48 % neutral mentions
- 11 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by its engaging mechanics centered around orbital physics, offering a blend of simplicity and complexity that encourages exploration and clever problem-solving. Players appreciate the fun co-op experience, beautiful art, and excellent music, though some find the initial learning curve steep due to the intricacies of orbital mechanics. While the core gameplay loop is enjoyable, there are concerns about potential staleness over time without additional modes or objectives.
“The gameplay loop is simple, but the space simulation allows for unexpected and often hilarious developments.”
“Superb gameplay, an amazing sense of exploration, so many secrets to find.”
“Excellent gameplay mechanics and concepts, perfect controls, plenty of challenge, a well thought-out scoring system that rewards risk-taking, and tons of different types of content.”
“Over time, I could see the simple, linear gameplay becoming stale without the addition of alternative game modes or objectives.”
“Some hints are offered to get you started, but not all of the game mechanics and in-game items are immediately obvious as to how they work or what they do (in some cases you need to check the discovery pages after ending your run).”
“Although the game still has a few rough edges and it feels like there's not quite enough mechanics-wise to warrant $20 (feels more like a $15 game to me), my friends and I found the game to be quite novel and a fun way to spend an evening.”
- music11 mentions
- 55 % positive mentions
- 36 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its memorable and immersive quality, with long tracks that complement the game's setting and vibe. Reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience and leaving a lasting impression. The combination of great music with charming graphics and engaging gameplay contributes to the game's appeal.
“I haven't played this game in years, but the music is still in my head, and I'm not upset about that.”
“The music will forever stay in your head, and each song is really long, so it takes a while to unravel and fits the setting and vibe of the game really well.”
“The sound environment with the music is truly awesome, just like all the reviews here say.”
“For one, there's no music and you're dealing with zero g.”
- humor6 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's humor is highlighted by its unexpected and often hilarious developments during gameplay, particularly through amusing AI interactions and quirky item descriptions. Players find a blend of relaxation and challenge, with moments that evoke both laughter and surprise, especially when experienced in their native language.
“The gameplay loop is simple, but the space simulation allows for unexpected and often hilarious developments.”
“At times very relaxing, at others hilarious and very challenging.”
“Discovering some unusual items - and having a good laugh at the humorous descriptions in the discovery log.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its high replayability, offering a charming experience that encourages players to return. With features like saved scores on multiple tables, it enhances competition and comparison among players, further boosting its replay value.
“A highly replayable and charming little romp across the galaxy.”
“An absolutely charming little game with plenty of replayability.”
“Best scores are saved on 6 different tables, so you can see how you'd compare to people on Steam, which adds a lot of replay value.”
“Best scores are saved on 6 different tables so you can see how you'd compare to people on Steam, and that gives a lot of replay value.”
- story4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
The story revolves around high-stakes rescue missions that can either succeed or result in disaster, creating a tense narrative. However, the final mission is criticized for being excessively difficult and unfair, detracting from the overall experience despite enjoyable earlier missions.
“Launching daring rescue missions when things go horribly wrong, which may help... or lead to everyone's doom.”
“The last mission is just too hard.”
“The last mission is just unfair.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as cute and endearing, appealing to both adults and children. The visual style complements the game's music and enhances the overall experience, making it accessible for younger players while still providing a challenge for adults.
“Great music, endearing graphics, and challenging to master for adults but easy to play with children using rookie mode.”
“Cute graphics.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is characterized by a dynamic and immersive environment, featuring planetoid gravity, the potential for crashing space stations, and the interaction of smaller asteroids with the atmosphere. Additionally, the presence of a day-night cycle influences monster behavior, enhancing the overall sense of realism and engagement.
“The planetoid gravity creates a unique experience, where faulty space stations can crash down onto planets, and smaller asteroids burn up in the atmosphere, adding to the immersive environment.”
“The atmosphere is incredibly engaging, with monsters sleeping during the night, which adds a layer of strategy to exploration.”
“The dynamic elements of the environment, like the interaction between gravity and atmospheric conditions, make every moment feel alive and unpredictable.”
“The atmosphere feels lifeless and uninspired, lacking any real sense of immersion.”
“Despite the interesting concepts, the execution leaves the environment feeling flat and unengaging.”
“The game fails to create a compelling atmosphere, making exploration feel tedious rather than exciting.”
