Affordable Space Adventures
- April 9, 2015
- KnapNok Games
Affordable Space Adventures is a must-have for anyone with a Wii U. It utilizes the Gamepad in ways that few games have before, and truly feels like a unique, yet fun experience.
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Reviews
- Brilliantly utilizes the GamePad as a control panel, enhancing the gameplay experience.
- Satisfying mix of physics-based puzzles and stealth mechanics, providing engaging challenges.
- Charming presentation with a dark sense of humor that adds depth to the narrative.
- Some load screens are lengthy, interrupting the flow of exploration.
- The need to constantly monitor ship settings can become tedious.
- Ends abruptly with little replay value, leaving players wanting more.
- gameplay2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its innovative use of the gamepad as a control panel, combining physics-based puzzles with stealth mechanics, and featuring a dark sense of humor. Players find the experience rewarding and immersive, with meaningful multiplayer elements enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“Brilliantly makes the gamepad a control panel, with a satisfying mix of physics-based puzzles and stealth mechanics, complemented by an amusing dark sense of humor.”
“Fantastic use of the Wii U gamepad, creating a wholly involving world with rewarding gameplay and a meaningful multiplayer experience.”
- replayability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, users find the game's replayability lacking due to its steep learning curve and frustrating trial-and-error mechanics, which can lead to a sense of abruptness and a lack of incentive to replay. The multitude of features, while potentially interesting, often overwhelms players without providing a rewarding experience upon revisiting.
“The ship's multitude of features is sometimes difficult to keep track of, takes too long to get interesting, and ends abruptly with no replay value.”
“Frustrating trial and error, with little replay value.”
- monetization1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's monetization strategy cleverly integrates humor through its advertising and user manual, creating an engaging contrast with the darker elements of the gameplay. This approach enhances the overall experience rather than detracting from it.
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its excellent sense of humor, effectively blending company advertising and a humorous spacecraft user manual with a dark and perilous setting, creating a compelling contrast that enhances the overall experience.
“Thankfully, the game has a wonderful sense of humor, and the juxtaposition of company advertising and a funny spacecraft user manual with a dark and dangerous environment is a perfect pairing.”
“The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud, making the gameplay experience even more enjoyable.”
“I love how the game balances its serious themes with hilarious moments that catch you off guard and keep the mood light.”
- atmosphere1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is enhanced by a unique interface that maximizes player engagement, while generous checkpoints reduce frustration from repetition. The challenging and varied puzzle design, combined with a focus on meaningful exploration, creates a fresh and immersive experience.
“The unique interface is used to its full advantage, creating an immersive atmosphere.”
“Atmospheric exploration feels fresh and engaging, drawing players into the game world.”
“Generous checkpoints mostly eliminate unwelcome repetition, allowing players to fully enjoy the atmospheric experience.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious, citing long load screens and the constant need to monitor ship settings as factors that detract from the overall experience.
“Some load screens stick around a bit too long, and the need to constantly monitor ship settings becomes tedious.”
“The grinding feels endless, making progress feel more like a chore than an achievement.”
“Repetitive tasks and lack of variety in grinding make the game feel monotonous.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is generally solid, with only a few rare physics glitches reported. However, some levels may require significant memorization, which could impact the gameplay experience for some players.
“Some of the levels rely heavily on memorization, and there are a few physics glitches, but they're incredibly few and far between.”
Critic Reviews
Affordable Space Adventures Review
Affordable Space Adventures is a must-have for anyone with a Wii U. It utilizes the Gamepad in ways that few games have before, and truly feels like a unique, yet fun experience.
90%Adventure on a budget -- Affordable Space Adventures review
Affordable Space Adventures is a great example of a game that takes advantage of everything Wii U has to offer. There are a few drawbacks but this is the best use of the GamePad to date.
80%Affordable Space Adventures Review
Finally a game designed to truly showcase what the Wii U's unique feature set can do.
90%