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Bit Odyssey

36%Game Brain Score
atmosphere, music
story, graphics
45% User Score Based on 31 reviews

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Are you ready to sit in the Captain’s Chair? From the creators of Vincere Totus Astrum comes a universe of exploration and adventure. As the Captain of your own Starship begin your journey of literally endless worlds by first selecting and editing your randomly generated race and ship, then set out for the stars.

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45%
Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews
atmosphere3 positive mentions
stability5 negative mentions
  • The game has a charming retro aesthetic and captures the essence of classic space exploration games, reminiscent of Star Trek.
  • The developer is very responsive to feedback and has shown commitment to improving the game with regular updates.
  • There is potential for engaging gameplay with ship customization, exploration, and a mix of combat and diplomacy.
  • The game is plagued by numerous bugs and glitches, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy.
  • Many features are incomplete or poorly implemented, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
  • The game has been criticized for a lack of updates and feels abandoned, leaving players disappointed with their purchase.
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game receives mixed reviews, with some players praising it as great, while others find it average or unsatisfying. While the narrative elements are engaging, the missions often lack depth and variety, leading to a disconnect between the story and gameplay experience. Overall, the game's potential for exploration and adventure is noted, but the execution of missions detracts from the overall storytelling.

    • “5 of 5: Great story, great gameplay.”
    • “4 of 5: Great story, average gameplay.”
    • “Tiny Trek is a procedurally generated space adventure that includes scanning, diplomacy, away missions, space battles, and so forth.”
    • “The story is average at best, which is disappointing for a game that has so much potential.”
    • “While the gameplay offers a variety of activities, the narrative feels lackluster and fails to engage.”
    • “The procedurally generated elements make the story feel disjointed and less impactful.”
  • graphics
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics are praised for their charming retro aesthetic, reminiscent of early 80s technology and classic systems like the Atari 2600 and Commodore 64. This nostalgic style enhances the game's atmosphere and complements its procedural nature, appealing to fans of space exploration and adventure games. Overall, the graphics effectively capture a lo-fi vibe that resonates well with the community.

    • “The atmosphere, graphics, and sound are all spot-on.”
    • “The graphics are what brought me in originally; it's charming and has done the 'retro' look right. Being a procedural game, it really works well with early access and being shaped by a community.”
    • “The graphics and sound create a very nice nostalgic atmosphere that perfectly captures the feel of early 80's technology.”
    • “The graphics are what brought me in originally; it's charming and has done the 'retro' look right, but being a procedural game, it really works well with early access and being shaped by a community.”
    • “I recommend this to those who like space exploration/adventure games like the classic Starflight and aren't turned off by lo-fi retro-style graphics.”
    • “The retro feel of the graphics is very charming (scanlines are optional by the way) - think Atari 2600 era and early 80's PC/Commodore 64 graphics.”
  • stability
    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game's stability is heavily criticized, with users reporting numerous bugs and glitches that significantly impact gameplay, including unresponsive controls, missing dialogue, and game-breaking issues during battles. Many reviewers caution that the game is still in early access, which contributes to its unstable state.

    • “Warning: it's pretty early access, so some bugs and glitches, and some things aren't fleshed out.”
    • “Sometimes there is no dialogue in the dialogue boxes, the Xbox controller seldom works well, and just general weird game-breaking glitches.”
    • “So many bugs and glitches I don't know where to start: buttons and items that don't do anything, ships merging and jittering during space battle collisions, etc.”
  • atmosphere
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its nostalgic feel, effectively evoking the essence of early 80s technology through its graphics and sound. Reviewers highlight the fun and immersive quality of the atmosphere, noting that it successfully captures the intended thematic elements, such as the trek experience.

    • “The atmosphere, graphics, and sound are all spot-on.”
    • “The graphics and sound create a very nice nostalgic atmosphere that perfectly captures the feel of early 80's technology.”
    • “This game perfectly captures that trek atmosphere.”
  • gameplay
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay offers a captivating experience with the ability to orbit distant planets and explore them through an away team mechanic, providing a sense of endless possibilities in exploration. It effectively incorporates essential Star Trek space exploration elements, enhancing the overall adventure.

    • “You can orbit distant planets around alien suns (and the orbit mechanic is pretty neat!), form an away team, and transport down to explore each planet.”
    • “You can tell when it's wrapped up that the possibilities in gameplay and exploration are going to be pretty endless.”
    • “It's got pretty much whatever basic Star Trek space exploration mechanics you could want.”
    • “The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged for long periods.”
    • “The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are too many bugs and glitches that disrupt the gameplay, making it frustrating to play.”
  • music
    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised for its awesome soundtrack, featuring a retro chip style reminiscent of C-64 technology, which adds a nostalgic and well-executed auditory experience.

    • “The soundtrack is awesome.”
    • “The music and sound are in a retro chip style, reminiscent of C-64 tech, and are nicely done.”

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