Galaxy Pass Station

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Galaxy Pass Station is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Galactic Workshop and was released on September 13, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

"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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Single-Player

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89%

Audience ScoreBased on 122 reviews

gameplay8 positive mentions

story4 negative mentions

Innovative combination of space station management and document checking, reminiscent of Papers, Please.
Charming 2D visuals and a colorful cast of alien characters create an engaging atmosphere.
Addictive gameplay with a satisfying progression system and potential for future expansions.

Repetitive gameplay with low replayability and a lack of challenging mechanics.
Bugs and unclear mechanics can lead to frustrating experiences, such as incorrect review scores.
Audio and music design do not match the charming visuals, leaving the atmosphere feeling incomplete.

gameplay
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
63%
16%
The gameplay 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, particularly in customization and story elements, leading to frustration with certain mechanics or bugs. Overall, while the game offers a rewarding progression and enjoyable bureaucratic management style, there is a desire for more complexity and variation in gameplay.
- “One of the most unique mechanics is the document scanning process.”
- “[i]Galaxy Pass Station[/i] is a delightful space management game with a lot of charm and some innovative mechanics.”
- “A (mostly) relaxing gameplay loop of rearranging your cosmic-7/11 to be the most efficient gas station 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.”
graphics
32 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
53%
9%
The graphics of the games reviewed are predominantly characterized by charming 2D visuals and a nostalgic pixel art style, which many players find appealing and fitting for the light-hearted themes. While some titles, like *Galaxy Pass Station*, are praised for their vibrant graphics and unique atmosphere, others, such as *Westport Independent*, are criticized for being shallow despite their artistic potential. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gaming experience, although some players feel that certain games could benefit from graphical upgrades.
- “The vibrant graphics and charming characters create a unique atmosphere.”
- “I would also like to pay attention to the stunning graphic style.”
- “The 2D pixel graphics are a nice touch, kind of nostalgic.”
- “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.”
story
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is described as engaging but lacking depth, with players expressing a desire for more complex narrative elements and customization options. While the worldbuilding and storytelling are praised, some users feel the main story is brief, taking around six hours to complete, and that the gameplay mechanics could benefit from additional features. Overall, the narrative experience is seen as solid but could be enhanced with more intricate storylines and gameplay depth.
- “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.”
- “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?).”
humor
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a variety of funny situations and charming characters like cute droids, robo-kitties, and robo-pups. Players appreciate the cheerful atmosphere created by the abundance of tasks and interactions with quirky, ironic characters, complemented by goofy visuals and a unique pixel art style. Overall, the humor adds to the game's addictive nature and enjoyable experience.
- “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.”
- “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.”
- “Cool indie game with goofy visuals and a bit of humor.”
music
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
30%
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10%
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 audio experience, though some users express a desire to identify specific tracks without success.
- “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.”
- “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.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
37%
13%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by vibrant graphics and charming characters, fostering a cheerful environment filled with humor and engaging mechanics for managing a space station. However, some players feel that the atmospheric synths and sound design can occasionally feel out of place, contributing to a sense of emptiness. Overall, the combination of tasks and interactions creates a unique and lively atmosphere, despite some inconsistencies in sound.
- “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.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
Overall, users report that the game's optimization 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.
- “Edit: removed all mentions regarding performance as these have been fixed, the dev is doing an amazing job.”
- “Price performance is already okay :)”
- “Ever dreamed of running your own space station, greeting aliens, and ensuring everything runs smoothly?”
replayability
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
34%
33%
Overall, the game offers an enjoyable initial experience but is criticized for its low replayability and lack of challenge, which may lead to player disengagement after a few hours. There is hope for future updates to 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!”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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 grinding aspect can get a bit tedious at times.”
- “The constant grinding feels more like a chore than an enjoyable part of the game.”
- “I love the game, but the amount of grinding required to progress is exhausting.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviewers praise the character design and the element of randomness in character development, highlighting these aspects as standout features of the game.
- “The character design and the randomness are impressive, big thumbs up there.”
- “The depth of character development really enhances the overall experience.”
- “I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent bugs and unreliable functionality that hinder the overall experience. Communication loops within the game are also described as problematic, further contributing to its instability.
- “It's buggy, sometimes flatly not working as expressed, and its communication loops are dodgy at best.”