End Transmission?

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In "End Transmission," play as Lenna, a teenage radio DJ on a mission to bring joy to a decaying world. Create your own soundtrack using a unique music system, and interact with townspeople to help them during the world's final days. This six-week collaboration project from DADIU offers a thought-provoking and musically-oriented gaming experience.

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Play Modes

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

85%

Audience ScoreBased on 52 reviews

music8 positive mentions

stability6 negative mentions

The game features a unique and captivating premise, set in the last days on Earth, with a charming atmosphere and beautiful art and sound design.
Many players found the game relaxing and enjoyable, with a lot of heart and potential for world-building despite its limitations.
The music and aesthetic received high praise, contributing to an overall positive experience for players who appreciated its vibe.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including unresponsive controls and freezing, which hinder the overall gameplay experience.
Players expressed frustration with the lack of clear tutorials and controls, making it difficult to navigate and enjoy the game fully.
Some reviewers felt the game was too short and rushed, leaving them wanting more time to explore the story and environment.

music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
25%
8%
The music in the game is generally praised for its charm and quality, contributing to a peaceful and relaxing atmosphere, with some users highlighting the appealing Scandinavian accent. However, there are significant complaints about a loud music loop that cannot be adjusted, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, many reviewers rate the music highly, with some giving it a perfect score.
- “The game has a lot of charm, great concept, amazing music, visuals and audio.”
- “A very peaceful and relaxing environment, simple but captivating concept, nice music, and a cute lil bird pal.”
- “Music: 10/10”
- “A loop of very loud music that could not be lowered, as the menu would again not load.”
story
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
50%
25%
The game's story is praised for its uniqueness and is complemented by beautiful art and sound design, creating a somber yet peaceful atmosphere. However, players express a desire for more time to explore the narrative and are disappointed by its abrupt conclusion.
- “Good game, beautiful art and sound direction alongside a sombre but peaceful story.”
- “I wish the game gave more time in the story mode - I wanted to take moments to watch the town and stare out over the water.”
- “I was a little bummed out to find that the story closed where it did.”
stability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent freezes during the tutorial and gameplay, making it unplayable at times. Users report glitches that prevent progression and erratic frame rates, further detracting from the overall experience.
- “Nothing works, the tutorial freezes, the game freezes and you can't even start vsync options or change the resolution. The game sometimes has 2000 frames per second because of this.”
- “Game frequently glitches where the player is unable to continue gameplay due to time changes in the game.”
- “Kinda buggy.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's minimalist art style and charming visuals create a soothing atmosphere, making it an ideal choice for relaxation. Reviewers consistently praise the aesthetics, awarding it a perfect score of 10/10 for its appealing concept and integration of music and audio.
- “The game has a lot of charm, great concept, amazing music, visuals, and audio.”
- “Aesthetic: 10/10”
- “The minimalist art style and slice of life feel is well worth the playthrough when you need to decompress from a tough day.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
25%
50%
Gameplay is noted for its potential, offering a unique experience, but players express frustration over the need to rush through mechanics to progress. Additionally, frequent glitches hinder gameplay, particularly issues related to time changes that can prevent players from continuing.
- “The bones of a really special little experience are here; I just wish I didn't feel like I needed to rush through the mechanics to get more speakers online.”
- “The bones of a really special little experience are here, I just wish I didn't feel like I needed to rush through the mechanics to get more speakers online.”
- “Game frequently glitches where the player is unable to continue gameplay due to time changes in the game.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users find the humor in the game to be enhanced by the idea of responding to fan mail, suggesting that such interactions could add a comedic element to the experience. Overall, the humor is appreciated, particularly in the context of engaging with fans.
- “It would be funny if you could respond to fan mail.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is consistently praised for its charming and immersive atmosphere, creating a delightful and engaging experience for players.
- “Really cute and atmospheric game!”