Galaxy Pass Station
- September 13, 2023
- Galactic Workshop
- 6h median play time
Get on Steam"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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging combination of management and document verification gameplay, reminiscent of Papers Please and Oxygen Not Included.
- Charming pixel art style and humorous character designs create a delightful atmosphere.
- Fun and addictive gameplay loop with plenty of customization options for building and managing the space station.
- Technical issues and bugs, such as character selection errors and unresponsive UI elements, detract from the experience.
- Repetitive gameplay and lack of challenge can lead to a feeling of monotony after a few hours.
- Some mechanics and game elements are poorly explained, leading to confusion and frustration for players.
- gameplay33 mentions
- 15 % positive mentions
- 76 % neutral mentions
- 9 % negative mentions
The gameplay of "Galaxy Pass Station" is characterized by its bureaucratic management mechanics reminiscent of "Papers, Please," featuring a unique document scanning process and a variety of tasks that create a cheerful atmosphere. While the game offers a light-hearted and engaging experience, some players find it repetitive and lacking depth, particularly in terms of story and customization options. Overall, the gameplay is enjoyable but could benefit from more variation and procedural generation to enhance replayability.
“One of the most unique mechanics is the document scanning process.”
“Galaxy Pass Station is a colony simulator featuring gameplay nearly identical to that of 'Papers, Please.'”
“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 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.”
“The document verification gameplay did not disappoint, however some tycoon elements were tedious and missed their mark, specifically the lack of procedural generation which added to the repetitious nature of the game.”
- graphics25 mentions
- 36 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 12 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a charming and colorful 2D pixel art style that is both cute and accessible, allowing players to easily identify objects and characters. While some players appreciate the nostalgic aesthetic and vibrant visuals, others feel that the graphics could benefit from an upgrade to enhance the overall experience. Overall, the art style contributes positively to the game's light-hearted and whimsical atmosphere.
“The vibrant graphics and charming characters create a unique atmosphere.”
“Galaxy Pass Station is a fun enjoyable game with nice pixel graphics which will keep you on your feet as the days pass by.”
“The 2D pixel graphics are a nice touch, kind of nostalgic.”
“The music and sound effects don’t quite match the charming visuals.”
“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.”
- story15 mentions
- 13 % positive mentions
- 67 % neutral mentions
- 20 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as vague and lacking depth, with players often feeling directionless as they manage their space station. While the worldbuilding and bureaucratic elements are praised, the narrative itself is minimal, featuring multiple endings but limited guidance. Overall, players appreciate the gameplay mechanics but desire a more engaging and structured storyline.
“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, and gameplay mechanics.”
“The story is very vague, and players are mostly kept to their own devices, which I still enjoyed.”
- music10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its charm and uniqueness, while others find it stale and mismatched with the visuals. A few users report enjoying the soundtrack enough to seek out specific tracks, but many prefer to listen to their own music while playing. Overall, the audio experience is seen as a mixed bag, lacking the engaging quality that would enhance the game's appeal.
“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.”
“I did not enjoy the soundtrack or audio from the characters.”
“The backing soundtrack also just felt a bit stale, and I preferred to listen to my own music while playing.”
- humor8 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its humor, featuring a variety of funny situations, quirky characters, and charming pixel art that contribute to a lighthearted atmosphere. Players particularly enjoy the amusing interactions with cute droids, unique alien races, and the overall goofy visuals, making it an addictive and entertaining experience. The combination of humorous tasks and characters enhances the game's appeal, creating a cheerful environment for players.
“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.”
“I have just started this game and am already loving it; the artwork is great and the aliens I have met so far are interesting, and some of the characteristics are hilarious (anime girls from Venus?!?!). There are even robo-kitties; who doesn't love a robo-kitty?”
- optimization5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's optimization has seen significant improvements, with previous issues of stuttering and lag during busy moments now largely resolved. However, some players still find the user interface overwhelming and not very beginner-friendly, which can detract from the experience.
“Ever dreamed of running your own space station, greeting aliens, and ensuring everything runs smoothly?”
“Price performance is already okay :)”
“I do see some complaints discussing stuttering or lag when the station is filled with visitors, and although this did not happen to me, the daunting HUD was not too inviting, at least to newcomers of the management genre as things are not explained too well.”
“The space station can get too big and cluttered and even slowed down the performance of the game somewhat.”
“Edit: removed all mentions regarding performance as these have been fixed, the dev is doing an amazing job.”
- replayability4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
While the game offers some replayability through different endings and a freeform mode, many players find that it lacks depth and challenge after the initial hours, leading to a diminished experience over time. Future updates may enhance its replayability potential.
“[b]Replayability value:[/b] Yes, for different endings or freeform mode.”
“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!”
“Replayability value: yes, for different endings or freeform mode.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is a mix of vibrant graphics and charming characters that create a unique and cheerful environment, enhanced by engaging mechanics for managing a space station. However, some players feel that the atmospheric synths and sound design can occasionally feel out of place, leaving the station feeling somewhat empty. Overall, the interaction with a variety of quirky characters contributes positively to the game's ambiance.
“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.”
- grinding3 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and repetitive, particularly due to the lack of procedural generation and the cumbersome management tasks, which detract from the overall enjoyment. While the core gameplay is engaging, the repetitive nature of certain elements can make progress feel like a chore.
“For example, I want to add another column of elevators next to the current one, but it would be so much tedious clicking and moving that it's not worth the hassle.”
“The document verification gameplay did not disappoint; however, some tycoon elements were tedious and missed their mark, specifically the lack of procedural generation, which added to the repetitious nature of the game.”
“Overall, the game's pretty cool, but the management aspect can get a bit tedious at times.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative 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.”
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Reviewers praise the character design and the element of randomness, indicating a positive reception of the character development aspect in the game.
“The character design and the randomness are both impressive, earning a big thumbs up.”
“The depth of character development really makes you feel connected to the story and the characters.”
“I love how the characters evolve throughout the game, making each decision feel impactful.”
