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.

44%Game Brain Score

graphics, story

gameplay, stability

48% User Score Based on 358 reviews

Critic Score 43%Based on 7 reviews

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"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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Play Modes

Single-Player

Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space screenshot

+19

48%

Audience ScoreBased on 365 reviews

graphics38 positive mentions

stability22 negative mentions

The game features a unique 1950s sci-fi aesthetic that is visually appealing and immersive.
Puzzles are challenging and require lateral thinking, providing a satisfying experience for players who enjoy problem-solving.
The atmosphere is engaging, with a quirky storyline that adds to the overall charm of the game.

The controls and inventory system are clunky and unintuitive, leading to frustration during gameplay.
Many players experienced bugs and performance issues, including crashes and unresponsive interactions.
The lack of guidance and tutorialization makes it difficult for new players to understand game mechanics, resulting in a poor introduction.

graphics
94 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
49%
11%
The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews, with some praising its retro-futuristic aesthetic and immersive visuals reminiscent of classic sci-fi, while others criticize the low resolution, poor performance, and visual glitches that detract from the experience. Many players appreciate the unique style and atmosphere, but note that the heavy use of post-processing effects can obscure important gameplay elements and lead to frustration. Overall, the graphics are seen as a double-edged sword, offering charm and style but also suffering from significant technical issues.
- “The graphics in this game are to die for.”
- “Seriously, absolutely amazing visuals which dramatically improve the immersion.”
- “The 50s sci-fi graphics are spot on and the game oozes atmosphere.”
- “The puzzle design shows promise, but the graphics hurt my eyes and brain.”
- “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.”
story
86 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
40%
55%
5%
The story of "Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space" is a quirky blend of 1950s sci-fi elements, featuring time travel, alien invasions, and government conspiracies, which many players find engaging and filled with twists. While some appreciate the immersive atmosphere and character development, others criticize the narrative for being shallow or poorly executed, with amateur voice acting and a lack of motivation for players. Overall, the game offers a unique storytelling experience that appeals to fans of retro sci-fi, despite its gameplay and technical issues.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “If you are looking for a serious, deeply moving story in an adventure game - turn back.”
- “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.'”
gameplay
84 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
66%
17%
The gameplay of "Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space" has received mixed reviews, with many players highlighting significant issues such as clunky controls, a lack of guidance for new players, and frustrating puzzle designs that detract from the overall experience. While some moments of creativity shine through, particularly in certain puzzles, the overall execution is marred by bugs and an unintuitive interface, leading to a gameplay experience that feels tedious and unpolished. Despite its interesting premise and aesthetic appeal, many players find the gameplay dull and overly complicated, making it challenging to fully engage with the game.
- “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.”
- “I had no issue with the controls and found the gameplay fun.”
- “The interface is rather obtuse but the overall gameplay and atmosphere are brilliant.”
- “Really needs polish and completely lacking guidance of 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 crappy controls.”
atmosphere
52 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
36%
6%
The atmosphere of "Albedo: Eyes from Outer Space" is widely praised for its unique retro-futuristic setting, detailed environments, and a blend of sci-fi and horror elements that create a captivating and immersive experience. Players appreciate the game's ability to evoke a creepy, tense ambiance, enhanced by its artistic style and engaging puzzles, despite some criticisms regarding the lack of narrative clarity and basic sound design. Overall, the game's atmospheric qualities stand out as a major highlight, making it a compelling choice 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 1950s science fiction atmosphere in this game is something unique.”
- “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.”
- “The story and atmosphere necessitate that I leave a positive recommendation... the game itself gets in the way of that, though (and not in the way one would assume (i.e. puzzles)), so I must do what I did.”
stability
22 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous bugs and glitches that detract from the overall experience. Players report frustrating interface problems and unpolished mechanics, leading to a sense of disappointment despite the game's interesting concepts. Many reviewers express hope for future patches to address these stability concerns, but currently, the game's state is deemed too problematic to recommend.
- “Finally, very annoyingly, the game is just unpolished and buggy to all hell.”
- “This game is too buggy in its current state to recommend.”
- “The bugs and glitches in this game made me so angry, but that anger turned to disappointment after seeing all the interesting ideas this game tries.”
optimization
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing severe 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 performance may improve over time. Overall, the game's optimization appears to be inconsistent, leading to frustration for some and enjoyment for others.
- “I can also say that the game is well optimized.”
- “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 run the game on a lower-spec PC (3GB 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
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
88%
13%
The humor in the game is described as a mix of frustrating and funny, 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 the challenge it presents. Overall, the game offers a unique comedic experience that resonates with fans of indie titles and classic alien movie aesthetics.
- “This game somehow manages to be frustrating, funny, extraordinarily stupid, and challenging at the same time.”
- “On a sidenote, 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.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
80%
20%
The music in the game is characterized by a suspenseful, cinematic quality that enhances the tension and atmosphere, effectively keeping players on edge. While the soundtrack is generally well-received, some reviewers noted a desire for more elements reminiscent of 60s sci-fi films, such as the theremin. Overall, the music direction contributes significantly to the game's immersive experience, complementing its graphics and gameplay.
- “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!”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 for progression.
- “One side makes it tedious, and the other makes it mindless.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users express frustration with the game's monetization strategy, feeling misled by advertisements that suggest an action-adventure experience filled with combat, which is not reflected in the actual gameplay. This disconnect has led to disappointment regarding the value for money.

43%Critics’ scoreBased on 7 critic reviews

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