Dead Station

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Dead Station is an old school platforming experience set on the space station Soyuz-1 overrun by some hostile monsters. Your task is to arm yourself with melee weapons and firearms, find any answers on what the hell happened there and survive no matter what!

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Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

86%

Audience ScoreBased on 23 reviews

story5 positive mentions

character development3 negative mentions

The collection of stories is thrilling and gripping, with each tale providing a unique and intense experience that keeps readers on the edge of their seats.
The author effectively blends science fiction and horror, creating a captivating atmosphere reminiscent of classics like Event Horizon and Alien.
Readers appreciate the well-crafted world-building and character dynamics, which enhance the overall tension and excitement throughout the anthology.

Some readers feel that the stories lack depth and character development, making them feel more like outlines than fully fleshed-out narratives.
The anthology's short length leaves some feeling unsatisfied, as they desire more detailed exploration of the characters and their situations.
A few reviewers noted that the pacing is inconsistent, with important moments treated too quickly, detracting from the overall impact of the horror.

story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The anthology features two gripping stories that blend military sci-fi with horror, immersing readers in the harrowing experiences of its protagonists. While the narratives are tightly written and action-packed, they often lack character development due to their short story format, leaving readers wanting more depth. Overall, the collection is praised for its creepiness and engaging storytelling, with anticipation for further exploration of the characters and world in future works.
- “Harrowing, exhilarating, and best of all, unrelenting, each story puts you right into the center of the action with the helpless, hopeless protagonist, and you get to experience every terrifying moment with them.”
- “Beardsell knows his craft and the result is a tight, well-written story that knows how to use the claustrophobia that humanity will experience in their tin cans that shelter them from the dangers of outer space.”
- “Dead Station: Dogfight is a classic military science fiction story against an unknown being in deep space.”
- “However, it feels like a story outline.”
- “I enjoyed these stories; considering it's only 50 or so pages for the entire anthology, there is little to no character development, but what we lack in that department is a straight-to-the-point story from start to finish, full of action and horror.”
- “I was left wishing the stories were more in-depth, but that's okay; they are short stories for a reason, and that is understandable.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The anthology offers a fast-paced narrative filled with action and horror, but it sacrifices character development due to its brevity, resulting in minimal depth for the characters.
- “I enjoyed these stories, but considering it's only about 50 pages for the entire anthology, there is little to no character development. What we lack in that department is compensated by a straight-to-the-point story from start to finish, full of action and horror.”
- “The character development is severely lacking; I felt no connection to the characters throughout the game.”
- “While the plot had potential, the characters felt one-dimensional and their growth was almost non-existent.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the book is characterized as extremely dark yet bleakly funny, showcasing a blend of intelligence and wit that enhances its overall impact.
- “This book is extremely dark, but it's also bleakly funny and supremely intelligent.”