First Contact

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First Contact is a single player simulation game with mystery and science fiction themes. It was developed by Haguy Eis and was released on February 21, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Join the search for extraterrestrial intelligent life. Embark on an immersive adventure as you analyze strange radio signals, decipher hidden messages, symbols, sounds, and translate alien languages. Follow an engaging story with countless dialogues and game-changing choices.

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Audience ScoreBased on 11 reviews

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grinding1 negative mentions

Engaging and unique gameplay focused on radio signal analysis and alien communication with clever puzzle mechanics.
Provides educational content on astrophysics, radio astronomy, and space exploration integrated naturally into the story.
Evokes nostalgic vibes reminiscent of classic 1980s adventure games with humorous characters and an intriguing sci-fi narrative.

Some UI elements feel clunky and slow, such as character movement delays when entering rooms.
Tutorials can be overly hand-holding and occasionally require unnecessary actions before progressing.
Language puzzles sometimes offer choices with very similar meanings, reducing challenge and satisfaction in translation.

story
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The story combines character interactions with educational puzzles on radio astronomy, offering a unique and authentic experience. While the narrative may feel naive at times, it still provides engaging and exciting moments. Overall, players find the story compelling and enjoyable.
- “The game teaches you about radio frequencies and coordinate systems in space, and it really adds to the authenticity of the story.”
- “It's a mix between 'go and talk to people to advance the story' and the content you're here for, the language and radio astronomy puzzles.”
- “Story is terribly naive, yet still manages to deliver enough exciting moments.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its enjoyable core puzzle and adventure elements, featuring unique mechanics that give it a distinctive and engaging feel similar to Undertale.
- “The core puzzle and adventure gameplay is good fun.”
- “Such unusual mechanics make this game reminiscent of Undertale!”
humor
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The humor is highlighted by funny images and quirky aliens, with human characters—particularly the Italian radio man—adding to the comedic charm.
- “The images are so funny and the aliens are crazy, in my opinion.”
- “The human characters are also funny, especially the Italian radio man.”
grinding
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Grinding in the game starts with tedious tutorials focused on scientific concepts, but once mastered, the radio analysis aspect becomes engaging and enjoyable.
music
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The music is praised for its excellent retro style, effectively capturing a nostalgic and classic vibe.
- “Great retro music!”