Horrors of Space
- September 30, 2022
- JMN
Get on SteamIn "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.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a thrilling and tense experience, especially during chases with the alien, making it fun to play with friends.
- The crafting system and character abilities add depth to gameplay, allowing for strategic planning and teamwork.
- Despite being an early access title from a solo developer, the game is polished and shows great potential for future updates.
- The AI can be frustratingly inconsistent, leading to moments where the alien seems to have unfair advantages.
- The game can be overly challenging, even on easy difficulty, which may deter some players from enjoying the experience.
- There are significant issues with flashing lights that could pose a risk to players with epilepsy, and some technical bugs that need addressing.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
Gameplay reviews are mixed, with some praising the fun and polished experience, highlighting innovative mechanics like movement and scent detection, while others criticize the repetitive nature and laggy servers, suggesting that the game lacks depth after the initial tutorial. Overall, there is potential for improvement and expansion in future updates.
“The servers are the smoothest running servers I've ever experienced, and the gameplay is so fun, you'll want to continue completing multiple runs.”
“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.”
“It can hear your movement, and can smell you when you're close (but I'm not quite clear how the scent mechanic works).”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -100 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as nice and eerie, effectively enhancing the horror atmosphere and contributing to the overall fun experience, especially when playing with friends or family. However, some users noted that the game is unplayable without sound, highlighting the importance of music in creating an engaging gameplay experience.
“The atmosphere is really cool and the music is nice and eerie, and the jump scares get me every time. If you like horror games, I say get it; it's a great way to kill a few hours with friends and family!”
“Monster never leaves you on hard, but still the game music and gameplay are fun.”
“This game is a really nice game to play with your friends or family if you can handle the scares.”
“No sound, no music... not playable without it.”
“The soundtrack is repetitive and lacks variety.”
“The music doesn't fit the game's theme and feels out of place.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
Users appreciate the atmospheric quality of the graphics, although some experienced issues with the custom graphic settings disappearing after adjustments. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's immersive experience.
“I found the sounds and visuals very atmospheric.”
“I can't clearly recall, but I think I had a custom graphic setting enabled by default, but after messing with it (i.e., seeing what it looked like on low, medium, etc.), the 'custom' option seemed to disappear completely.”
- stability2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, the game's stability is somewhat inconsistent, particularly during matchmaking, which can be buggy when playing with multiple players. However, many users find the experience enjoyable despite these issues, highlighting the game's fun atmosphere and engaging gameplay.
“Matchmaking was a little buggy; besides that, it's a fun game.”
“It can be a bit buggy at times while matchmaking with 4 people, but I played way buggier games.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its cool, eerie music and effective jump scares, creating an engaging horror experience. While there are occasional matchmaking bugs, players enjoy the immersive sounds and visuals, making it a fun choice for playing with friends and family.
“This game is a really nice game to play with your friends or family if you can handle the scares. The atmosphere is really cool, and the music is nice and eerie. The jump scares get me every time! If you like horror games, I say get it; it's a great way to kill a few hours with friends and family!”
“I found the sounds and visuals very atmospheric.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game's story revolves around a mission to navigate a ship by finding key-cards, hacking computers, and ultimately reaching the escape pods. Players engage in a VR experience that emphasizes exploration and problem-solving within a confined setting.
“The story feels disjointed and lacks a coherent narrative, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Character development is minimal, leaving the players with little emotional investment in the plot.”
“The plot twists are predictable and fail to deliver any real surprises or excitement.”
- humor1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
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 users highlight the irony of negative reviews, suggesting that the humor lies in the contrast between high expectations and the reality of indie game development. Overall, the community seems to value a lighthearted perspective on the game's imperfections and the challenges faced by solo developers.
“The humor in this game is absolutely top-notch! I found myself laughing out loud at the clever dialogue and quirky characters.”
“This game has a unique sense of humor that really sets it apart. The jokes are well-timed and genuinely funny, making the gameplay experience even more enjoyable.”
“I love how the game incorporates humor into its mechanics. It keeps things light-hearted and fun, even during challenging moments.”
