Calling Home

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Calling Home is a single player action game. It was developed by Crystal Fox GmbH and was released on December 15, 2023. It received neutral reviews from players.

In "Calling Home," players gather resources, build and automate outposts, and explore distant planets to discover ancient alien technologies. These discoveries can be used to research new upgrades, augment player characters, and unlock new structures. The ultimate goal is to find a way back home while also uncovering valuable technologies to bring back to your home planet. The Mechanical Advisory Recollection and Search Unit aids in these efforts.

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Single-Player

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Audience ScoreBased on 26 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game has great potential to be a fun and relaxing experience, with a unique perspective and good atmosphere.
Players appreciate the idea behind the game and are excited to see future updates and content additions.
Despite its current rough state, some players find enjoyment in the game and believe it could develop into something worthwhile.

The game currently feels more like a tech demo or concept art than a fully developed game, with very little content available.
Many players report significant issues with gameplay mechanics, such as choppy controls, lack of resources, and clunky user interfaces.
There are concerns about the game's suitability for Early Access, with players feeling it should not have been published in its current state.

story
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users express frustration with the story aspect due to overlapping quest information, which can be distracting and annoying when multiple quests are active. This issue detracts from the overall narrative experience.
- “When you get a second quest, the quest info in the corner overlaps just enough to be annoying.”
- “When you get a second quest, the quest info in the corner overlaps just enough to be annoying.”
- “When you get a second quest, the quest info in the corner overlaps just enough to be annoying.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a calming and immersive environment, enhanced by relaxing music that encourages players to unwind while engaging in resource gathering and base expansion.
- “This game is in development with a good atmosphere and relaxing music that allows you to turn off your mind and mindlessly farm, gather resources, and expand your base.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in this game, currently in development, is praised for creating a good atmosphere and providing a relaxing backdrop that enhances the experience of farming, resource gathering, and base expansion.
- “This game is in development with a good atmosphere and relaxing music that allows you to turn off your mind and mindlessly farm, gather resources, and expand your base.”