Horrors of Space

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Horrors of Space is a single player and multiplayer survival action adventure game with horror and thriller themes. It was developed by JMN and was released on September 30, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

In "Horrors of Space," a 4-player co-op survival horror game, players awaken on a spaceship in a state of emergency, invaded by an AI-controlled alien creature. Your mission is to search the ship for key cards, hack workstations, and reroute power to the escape pods while fending off the creature. Exploration yields items for self-defense and crafting tools, weapons, and other useful objects.

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Audience ScoreBased on 31 reviews

humor2 positive mentions

gameplay4 negative mentions

The game has great potential and offers a fun multiplayer experience, especially when played with friends.
Despite being in early access, the game is polished for a solo developer's first project and has a solid concept.
The variety of character classes and their unique abilities add depth and strategy to gameplay.

The AI can be frustratingly inconsistent, leading to moments where it feels unfair or poorly designed.
There are numerous bugs and technical issues, including problems with sound and controller support, particularly for the Valve Index.
The game can be overly challenging, with some players finding it too difficult even on easy settings, and the level design can lead to repetitive gameplay.

gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Gameplay is criticized for being repetitive, with many players feeling that once the tutorial is completed, there is little new to experience. While the game features interesting mechanics like sound and scent detection, the overall experience is marred by severe server lag, detracting from its polished presentation and potential for future content.
- “I've seen this game is getting a lot of negative reviews, which is a real shame, as this is a very polished experience for a solo dev's first game, with bags of potential in the form of new maps, monsters, and mechanics.”
- “The servers are the laggiest piece of trash I've ever had the misfortune of experiencing, and the gameplay is so repetitive that once you've played the tutorial, you've already experienced everything there is.”
- “The servers are the laggiest piece of trash I've ever had the misfortune of experiencing, and the gameplay is so repetitive that once you've played the tutorial, you've already experienced everything there is.”
- “The servers are the laggiest piece of trash I've ever had the misfortune of experiencing, and the gameplay is so repetitive that once you've played the tutorial, you've already experienced everything there is.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is appreciated by some players, who find it amusing to see others criticize the developer harshly, especially given the game's status as a first indie project. Many reviewers emphasize the importance of constructive criticism over negativity, highlighting the comedic irony in the backlash against a solo developer's efforts. Overall, the game's humor seems to resonate with those who value the developer's hard work and the challenges of early access development.
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The reviews emphasize that the absence of music significantly impacts the gameplay experience, rendering the game unplayable without sound.
- “No sound, no music... not playable without it.”
- “No sound, no music... not playable without it.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report issues with the graphics settings, particularly noting that the 'custom' option may disappear after adjusting the settings between low and medium. This has led to some confusion regarding the default graphic configurations.
- “I can't clearly recall, but I think I had a custom graphic setting enabled by default. However, after experimenting with it (i.e., seeing what it looked like on low, medium, etc.), the 'custom' option seemed to disappear completely.”