Galaxy Pass Station

89%
Game Brain Score Based on 61 reviews
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  • story
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"Galaxy Pass Station" is a space-themed simulation game where players build and manage their own space station. Customize your station with various modules, manage resources, and complete missions to expand and upgrade your station. Encounters with alien races, space pirates, and other challenges add excitement to this immersive space management experience.

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89%
Audience ScoreBased on 61 reviews
gameplay4 positive mentions
music3 negative mentions
  • Engaging combination of space station management and document checking, reminiscent of Papers, Please.
  • Charming pixel art style and humorous character designs create a delightful atmosphere.
  • Addictive gameplay with a variety of tasks and potential for future expansions and updates.
  • Gameplay can become repetitive and lacks depth after initial hours, leading to low replayability.
  • Bugs and technical issues can hinder the experience, including frustrating gameplay mechanics.
  • Some players feel the game lacks challenge and complexity, making it easy to progress without much effort.
  • gameplay19 mentions

    The gameplay of the game is characterized by a charming and light-hearted space management experience, featuring unique mechanics like document scanning and a variety of tasks that create a cheerful atmosphere. However, some players find the gameplay repetitive and lacking depth, expressing a desire for more customization options and variations in mechanics. Overall, while the game offers a rewarding and mostly relaxing loop, it struggles with certain bugs and unexplained mechanics that can hinder the experience.

    • “One of the most unique mechanics is the document scanning process.”
    • “The gameplay is simple, light-hearted; you don't have to think too much, low pressure.”
    • “A (mostly) relaxing gameplay loop of rearranging your cosmic gas station to be the most efficient it can be while simultaneously getting bombarded by space bureaucracy.”
    • “I just quit trying to manually approve anyone and just built more bureaucracy desks, as an example of me giving up on an entire gameplay loop because I couldn't get it to work for me.”
    • “It really sucks because I genuinely like the game and think its loop is fun, but I'm being punished for either a very awful bug or for some unknown mechanic that the game refuses to explain to me.”
    • “However, I think the game is still lacking in depth in terms of its storyline, level of customization (would love to have more decorations and furniture), and gameplay mechanics.”
  • graphics16 mentions

    The graphics in the reviewed games are predominantly characterized by charming 2D visuals and a nostalgic pixel art style, which contribute to a light-hearted and unique atmosphere. While some titles, like *Galaxy Pass Station*, are praised for their adorable aesthetics, others, such as *Westport Independent*, are noted for being visually shallow. Overall, the art styles evoke a mix of humor and personality, appealing to fans of cozy, indie games with sci-fi themes.

    • “The vibrant graphics and charming characters create a unique atmosphere.”
    • “The 2D pixel graphics are a nice touch, kind of nostalgic.”
    • “I would also like to pay attention to the stunning graphic style.”
    • “Originally, I was put off by this game due to the graphics.”
    • “Not bad per se, but I could easily see this game going for twice its asking price if a graphical upgrade was there.”
    • “The music and sound effects don’t quite match the charming visuals.”
  • story10 mentions

    The game's story is described as engaging but lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more complex narratives and customization options. While the bureaucratic elements and worldbuilding are praised, some users feel the main story is short and the gameplay mechanics could be enhanced. Overall, the story provides a solid foundation but leaves room for further development and exploration.

    • “The building customization is absolutely top notch, the bureaucratic elements are perfectly executed, the worldbuilding and storytelling are also really bloody good.”
    • “Two campaigns tell a story about your space station with a small tutorial.”
    • “If you are at all like me (and I know I am!), you got every ounce of gameplay out of Papers, Please - played through the story mode multiple times, spent hours upon hours in endless mode, watched the short film - and then searched for another game to scratch the same bureaucratic management itch.”
    • “There's no story to work through.”
    • “However, I think the game is still lacking in depth in terms of its storyline, level of customization (would love to have more decorations and furniture), and gameplay mechanics.”
    • “I played 6 hours of this, and that is also how long it took me to complete the main story (at least, I think I completed it?).”
  • humor6 mentions

    The game is praised for its humor, featuring funny situations and charming droids that contribute to an addictive and cheerful atmosphere. Players enjoy the quirky characters and the lighthearted tone, enhanced by goofy visuals and a unique pixel art style. Overall, the humor is a standout aspect that adds to the game's appeal.

    • “Full of funny situations and cute droids running around.”
    • “I enjoyed the humor and, of course, loved the robo-kitties and robo-pups! In fact, I loved all the newer races that were added after my first try last fall.”
    • “The abundance of various tasks that the player continuously receives creates a cheerful atmosphere of a space manager who interacts with a huge number of bright, ironic, and funny characters, as well as many interesting mechanics for building your personal space station.”
  • music5 mentions

    The music in the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating its ability to evoke a spiritual experience and complement the charming visuals, despite some feeling it doesn't fully match the art style. The unique pixel art and local humor also enhance the overall enjoyment, with players expressing a desire to find specific tracks.

    • “Good music, really want to find one of the tracks, but Shazam didn't help with that, lol.”
    • “The music and sound effects don’t quite match the charming visuals.”
    • “Art is very cute and the music gave me a spiritual experience.”
    • “I also liked the game's music, unusual pixel art style, and local sense of humor.”
  • atmosphere4 mentions

    The game's atmosphere is characterized by a mix of vibrant graphics and charming characters, creating a cheerful and engaging environment for players. However, some users feel that the atmospheric synths and sound design can occasionally feel out of place, leaving the station feeling somewhat empty. Overall, the combination of humor, interaction with diverse characters, and interesting mechanics contributes to a unique and lively atmosphere.

    • “The abundance of various tasks that the player continuously receives creates a cheerful atmosphere of a space manager who interacts with a huge number of bright, ironic, and funny characters, as well as many interesting mechanics for building your personal space station.”
    • “The vibrant graphics and charming characters create a unique atmosphere.”
    • “At least I caught strictly such vibes in the atmosphere of the game.”
  • optimization3 mentions

    Overall, users report that the optimization of the game has significantly improved, with previous performance issues now resolved. The developer's ongoing efforts have been praised, leading to a satisfactory price-to-performance ratio.

    • “Ever dreamed of running your own space station, greeting aliens, and ensuring everything runs smoothly?”
    • “Price performance is already okay :)”
    • “Edit: removed all mentions regarding performance as these have been fixed; the dev is doing an amazing job.”
    • “The game runs poorly on my system, even with the settings adjusted to low.”
    • “I experience frequent frame drops and stuttering, which makes gameplay frustrating.”
    • “Despite having a decent setup, the optimization feels lacking and affects my overall experience.”
  • replayability3 mentions

    Overall, the game offers an enjoyable experience in its initial hours, but players report low replayability and a lack of challenge, which may lead to a sense of monotony over time. There is hope for improvement through future updates that could enhance depth and replayability.

    • “However, its replayability and challenge levels are lacking, which might leave players feeling a bit spaced out after a few hours.”
    • “Just keep an eye on future updates that might add more depth and replayability to this cosmic journey!”
  • stability1 mentions

    The game's stability is criticized for being buggy and unreliable, with frequent malfunctions and poor communication loops that hinder the overall experience.

    • “It's buggy, sometimes flatly not working as expressed, and its communication loops are dodgy at best.”
  • grinding1 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be somewhat tedious, particularly in relation to the management elements, which can detract from the overall enjoyment.

    • “Overall, the game's pretty cool, but the management aspect can get a bit tedious at times.”
  • character development1 mentions

    Reviewers praise the character development for its engaging design and the element of randomness, highlighting it as a strong point of the game.

    • “The character development is incredibly rich, allowing players to form deep connections with each character.”
    • “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
    • “The backstories and personal growth of the characters add so much depth to the overall narrative.”
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