Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space

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.

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49% User Score Based on 183 reviews

Critic Score 33%Based on 7 reviews

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Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is a single player shooter game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Z4G0 and Ivan Venturi Productions and was released on April 10, 2015. It received negative reviews from critics and neutral reviews from players.

"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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stability12 negative mentions

The game features a unique and immersive atmosphere, reminiscent of classic 1950s sci-fi films, which many players find charming.
Puzzles are varied and challenging, requiring lateral thinking and exploration, which can be rewarding for players who enjoy brain teasers.
The game's aesthetic and sound design contribute to a creepy and engaging experience, enhancing the overall enjoyment for fans of the genre.

The controls and inventory system are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay and making interactions cumbersome.
Many players have reported bugs and technical issues, including soft locks and performance problems, which detract from the overall experience.
The voice acting and writing have been criticized for being uneven and distracting, which can break immersion and lessen the impact of the story.

graphics
51 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with many praising its retro-futuristic aesthetic and atmospheric visuals reminiscent of classic sci-fi films. However, several users criticize the graphical fidelity as low-quality, plagued by glitches and performance issues that detract from the overall experience. While some find the unique style charming and immersive, others report that the graphics can be visually overwhelming or even painful, leading to frustration during gameplay.
- “The game is set in the 1960s, and it features a retro-futuristic aesthetic that is reminiscent of classic science fiction films and TV shows from the era.”
- “Visually, the environments lean into retro-futuristic aesthetics, saturated with moody lighting and strong hues that reinforce the eerie, camp-thriller tone.”
- “The 50s sci-fi graphics are spot on and the game oozes atmosphere.”
- “While the graphical fidelity is not on par with big-budget productions, the overall presentation succeeds in creating a distinctive mood.”
- “The puzzle design shows promise, but the graphics hurt my eyes and brain.”
- “The graphics are mediocre at best.”
gameplay
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space" is characterized by its focus on environmental puzzles and exploration within a first-person adventure framework, but it suffers from inconsistent mechanics and a lack of polish. While some players appreciate the creative puzzle design and unique features like the "see into the future" mechanic, many find the controls clunky, the inventory system cumbersome, and the overall experience frustrating due to bugs and poorly executed gameplay elements. The game's intriguing atmosphere and aesthetics are often overshadowed by its gameplay shortcomings, making it a mixed experience for players.
- “Gameplay is primarily centered on environmental puzzles and exploration.”
- “A notable feature is the inclusion of a unique 'see into the future' mechanic that occasionally provides hints toward puzzle solutions, giving the player cryptic glimpses of outcomes.”
- “This game completely surprised me, the puzzles were creative and satisfying, with a decent enough level of difficulty and the story was a strange wacky mystery that kept me interested beyond the gameplay.”
- “Really needs polish and is completely lacking guidance on game mechanics required for a solid foundation as new players start out.”
- “Had potential, but bad puzzle design and frustrating, clunky gameplay made it nearly unplayable.”
- “I wanted to like it, but too much of the gameplay is just you fighting against the game's poor controls.”
story
46 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story of "Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space" is a quirky blend of 1950s sci-fi elements, featuring time travel, aliens, and government conspiracies, which some players find engaging and atmospheric. However, the pacing is inconsistent, with moments of intrigue overshadowed by unclear objectives and superficial writing, leading to mixed feelings about its overall execution. While the game appeals to fans of experimental indie projects, those seeking a tightly woven narrative may find it lacking.
- “Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is a sincerely made first-person adventure game with a quirky 1950's sci-fi plot involving time travel, robots, zombies, and of course, Earth being invaded by eyeball aliens.”
- “One of the key strengths of Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is its immersive and engaging story.”
- “The game features a well-written and intriguing storyline that is filled with twists and turns, and which keeps players guessing until the very end.”
- “The pacing overall is inconsistent, with some segments dragging due to backtracking or unclear objectives, while others rush through major story revelations without enough buildup.”
- “The trial and error or walkthrough choice for progression further hurts gameplay and ultimately the plot does not make it worth the hassle since it is handled superficially and with amateur voice acting and writing.”
- “It lacks a real story or anything that motivates me to want to continue to play.”
atmosphere
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of "Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space" is widely praised for its unique blend of retro-futuristic aesthetics and pulp sci-fi elements, creating a memorable and immersive experience. Players appreciate the detailed environments and the game's ability to evoke a creepy, engaging atmosphere, although some note that the execution can be inconsistent, with clunky mechanics and a lack of narrative clarity. Overall, the game's strong atmospheric presence, complemented by inventive puzzles and a distinctive art style, makes it a standout title for fans of the genre.
- “The game's environments are detailed and atmospheric, and they are filled with a wide range of puzzles, challenges, and secrets to discover.”
- “The atmosphere and art style are pleasantly grimy and dark.”
- “It's the best sci-fi atmosphere in a first-person game, maybe, ever.”
- “Different look for point and click kind of games, creative puzzle solutions but sometimes there is no sense of what you are doing, old school horror movies like a story and atmosphere.”
- “There is no voice acting and the sound is basic, taking away from the atmosphere the game tries to set up.”
- “Much of the game's humor relies on the atmosphere; the potentially dangerous situation (alien invasion) is turned into something ridiculous because of the genre Albedo emulates.”
stability
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability is heavily criticized, with numerous reports of bugs, glitches, and interface issues that detract from the overall experience. Players have encountered problems such as graphical glitches, unresponsive interactive items, and frequent need to reload due to accidental misclicks. Overall, the game is described as unpolished and frustratingly buggy, leading many to recommend against it until significant improvements are made.
- “Finally, very annoyingly, the game is just unpolished and buggy to all hell.”
- “A buggy mess of a first-person puzzle adventure.”
- “This game is too buggy in its current state to recommend.”
optimization
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant performance issues and clunky controls, while others report smooth gameplay even on lower-spec systems. Many users attribute the poor optimization to its early access status, suggesting that it may improve over time. Overall, the game's performance varies widely depending on individual setups and settings adjustments.
- “I tried to play the game again without a few effects and now it runs smoothly; I just didn't realize they could affect the FPS so much.”
- “I can also say that the game is well optimized.”
- “I run the game with a lower spec PC (3GB memory RAM, 750MB video card) than the recommended system requirements, and I run it on max quality, and it runs smoothly (of course my cooler suffers a little bit :p)”
- “Between the poor performance and gameplay issues, I'm not really sure what reason there is to engage with this game.”
- “The premise is interesting, but the game looks really ugly, the performance is terrible, and the controls are kind of clunky.”
- “Stupidly unoptimized and borderline unplayable.”
humor
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is described as a mix of frustrating and entertaining, with many players appreciating its quirky references and 50s sci-fi vibe. While some find the humor to be hit-or-miss, with mentions of it being "unfunny" at times, others enjoy its absurdity and cleverness, making it a memorable experience for fans of indie puzzlers. Overall, the game offers a unique blend of humor that resonates differently with players, often evoking nostalgia for classic sci-fi films.
- “This game somehow manages to be frustrating, funny, extraordinarily stupid, and challenging at the same time.”
- “On a side note, people interested in funny references and easter eggs will love this game.”
- “Nice 50s sci-fi vibe, funny humor, and a very interesting approach to puzzles.”
- “It's an unfunny humor-based puzzler.”
- “The jokes fall flat and lack creativity.”
- “I expected clever wit, but instead got tired clichés.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by a suspenseful, cinematic quality that enhances the tension and atmosphere, effectively complementing the gameplay. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, some players feel it could benefit from more elements reminiscent of 60s sci-fi films, such as the theremin. Overall, the music direction contributes significantly to the immersive experience, alongside impressive graphics and engaging puzzles.
- “The kind of suspenseful music from movies, with a very characteristic soundtrack to go along with it.”
- “The music direction is great; you always feel tense, never knowing when an alien may decide to ruin your escape.”
- “Wow, from the music to the cool puzzles, Albedo is an awesome game!”
- “The music feels overly suspenseful, reminiscent of movie soundtracks, but lacks originality.”
- “The soundtrack is very characteristic, yet it doesn't enhance the gameplay experience.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is considered modest, primarily driven by the allure of revisiting atmospheric locations rather than offering significant branching narratives or diverse outcomes. While there are achievements and secrets to discover, they do not substantially enhance the overall replay value.
- “Length and replay value are modest.”
- “There are achievements and secrets to uncover, but much of the replayability comes from the desire to revisit certain atmospheric areas rather than from branching narratives or radically different outcomes.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a double-edged sword, with some describing it as tedious and others as mindless, indicating a lack of engagement and enjoyment in the repetitive tasks required.
- “One side makes it tedious, and the other makes it mindless.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game has been criticized for misleading advertising, as players expected an action-adventure experience with combat, but found the actual gameplay lacking in action sequences.

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Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is a shooter game with mystery and science fiction themes.

Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is available on Xbox Series X|S, PC, PlayStation 5, Mac OS and others.

On average players spend around 3 hours playing Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space.

Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space was released on April 10, 2015.

Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space was developed by Z4G0 and Ivan Venturi Productions.

Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space has received negative reviews from players and negative reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its stability.

Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space is a single player game.

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