Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space
- April 10, 2015
- Z4G0 and Ivan Venturi Productions
Do you like those cheesy sci-fi movies made in the 60s? Do you have a brain the size of a bus? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is a game that you should register on your radar, pronto.
Get on Steam"Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space" is a first-person adventure game that immerses players in a 1960s retro-futuristic setting. As a janitor in a secret research facility, players must uncover an alien conspiracy after a meteorite strike causes chaos. The game features puzzle-solving, exploration, and tense encounters with otherworldly creatures.
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Reviews
- The game has a unique and surreal aesthetic that stands out, reminiscent of classic sci-fi themes.
- Puzzles are often well thought-out and can provide a rewarding challenge for players who enjoy lateral thinking.
- The game offers a good mix of adventure and exploration, allowing players to interact with the environment in interesting ways.
- Controls are clunky and unresponsive, making basic actions frustrating and difficult to execute.
- The game suffers from numerous bugs and glitches that can hinder progress and lead to a poor gameplay experience.
- Lighting and visibility issues make it hard to see interactable objects, leading to confusion and frustration during gameplay.
- graphics11 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 45 % neutral mentions
- 27 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game have received overwhelmingly negative feedback, with many users describing them as low-resolution, poorly designed, and visually unappealing. Complaints include a confusing visual layout, performance issues, and distracting post-processing effects that hinder gameplay. While some appreciate the aesthetic and enemy designs, the overall consensus is that the graphics detract significantly from the gaming experience.
“It's a game that has a really nice aesthetic.”
“The enemies in the game are designed nicely and suit the game's world/aesthetic.”
“I love the feeling, the aesthetic, the atmosphere.”
“Busted, weird, can't see anything because they've attempted to cover up for low quality graphics with an arse-load of post effects.”
“And finally the graphics - they are definitely fairly low res, low poly, and thanks to the lighting, it can sometimes be quite the chore seeing and finding items needed to progress.”
“I really wanted not to recommend this game because there is a particular level so far which slows my computer down to a crawl and I get killed by indigestion at 2 fps even at the lowest graphical settings, and I have given up and uninstalled it from my computer.”
- gameplay5 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay has been criticized for being wonky, counterintuitive, and frustrating, with poor synchronization and dull mechanics that revolve around finding and using objects in a repetitive manner. Many players find the progression arbitrary and the controls unresponsive, detracting significantly from the overall experience. While some acknowledge the effort behind the solo project, the execution leaves much to be desired.
“The gameplay is rather dull where all you do is just go around finding objects to use on other objects to progress to find more objects and repeat; it isn't really my thing.”
“Most of the time I've spent playing has been bumbling about looking at the levels because the gameplay isn't exactly friendly and most of the progression is based on arbitrary tasks, half of which I couldn't guess to save my life.”
“It is utterly counterintuitive, awkward, slow, and detracts from gameplay.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its creepy and immersive qualities, complemented by a compelling story and beautiful environments filled with intricate details. Players appreciate the aesthetic and sound effects, which enhance the overall experience, making it a standout in the puzzle genre.
“It's got a creepy atmosphere and the idea behind it is interesting.”
“Story is good and simple like those games as well, fits the atmosphere entirely.”
“I love the feeling, the aesthetic, the atmosphere.”
- story4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally viewed as simplistic and lacking depth, with some players finding it unengaging, while others appreciate its fitting atmosphere and aesthetic. Despite its minimalistic narrative, the environment and voice acting receive positive remarks, though issues with puzzles and controls detract from the overall experience.
“The story is good and simple, fitting the atmosphere entirely.”
“The story, environment, and voice acting are very cool.”
“It's got a nice aesthetic and a little story.”
“The game simply does not worth the trouble; the story is weak - 'oh no, aliens attack, I gotta get from point A to point B.'”
- stability3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game has been criticized for its poor stability, with players encountering numerous bugs and a frustrating interface that detracts from the overall experience. Despite initial enthusiasm, many users found the technical issues overwhelming, leading to a loss of interest after several hours of play.
“A buggy mess of a first-person puzzle adventure.”
“Starting the game, I was really enthusiastic and eager to turn a blind eye to some minor glitches. I really wanted to like the game, but after 4 hours of struggle, mainly due to horrible interface and inventory controls, I gave up.”
“Advertised as something really cool and different, it turned out to be a buggy mess.”
- optimization3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game's optimization receives mixed feedback; while some players report smooth performance on lower-spec PCs with max settings, others criticize it as poor, particularly noting issues typical of early access titles.
“I can also say that the game is well optimized.”
“I run the game on a lower-spec PC (3GB RAM, 750MB video card) than the recommended system requirements, and I can play it on max quality. It runs smoothly (of course, my cooler suffers a little bit :p).”
“The optimization is terrible, but that's to be expected in an early access title.”
“The game runs poorly on most systems, making it frustrating to play.”
“I encountered frequent frame drops and long loading times, which severely impacted my experience.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be present but somewhat obscured by vague puzzles and dim lighting, suggesting that players may need to invest time to fully appreciate it.
“I really tried to like this game, and I'm sure once you get past the vague puzzles and dim lighting, it's a humorous game.”
Critic Reviews
Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space Review (Xbox One)
Do you like those cheesy sci-fi movies made in the 60s? Do you have a brain the size of a bus? If the answer to both of those questions is yes, then Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is a game that you should register on your radar, pronto.
50%Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space Review
Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space is a strange mix of action, adventure and puzzle solving all rolled into one alien invasion. In this 60’s sci-fi pulp movie-inspired game you must use the beautiful, dystopian environment to find a way further into the depths and secrets of the space base.
50%Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space Review - Go Back to Space
I try to go easy on one-man passion projects, but Albedo: Eyes From Outer Space has so many things wrong with it that this is impossible. Everything from the frustrating puzzles to the awkward combat to what must be the worst control scheme I've ever seen just kept driving me past the point of forgiveness.
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