IMPACT

IMPACT – Your Journey to the Moon Begins Here! Dive into IMPACT, an immersive sci-fi game that takes you to the Moon. Build and manage your own lunar base, generating valuable scientific data used by the European Space Agency (ESA) to train a real AI that will one day land on the Moon. Experience how your decisions directly influence the future of lunar exploration! Key Features: Build Your Lu…

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

40%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story2 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and a unique concept that combines base building with real scientific research, making it both fun and impactful.
Players feel a sense of immersion and contribution to future space missions by identifying lunar craters, which adds a meaningful layer to the gameplay.
Despite being in early access, the game shows potential for growth and improvement, with updates already addressing bugs and adding content.

The gameplay can feel repetitive and lacks depth, leading to frustration and a sense of burnout rather than enjoyment.
Resource gathering and construction costs escalate quickly, making it difficult for players to progress without feeling overwhelmed by grind.
The user interface and tutorial could be improved for better clarity, as many players find the instructions lacking and the overall experience confusing.

gameplay
4 mentions
50 % positive mentions
-25 % neutral mentions
75 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with some players criticizing it for relying heavily on idle mechanics and lacking engaging features, while others appreciate its minimalist design and relaxing nature. Despite its appealing concept and art style, key elements need improvement to enhance the overall experience.
- “I like the idea and the whole topic of assisting research behind the game; the chilling gameplay is also, you know, relaxing.”
- “The minimalist gameplay is easy to grasp, and the art style complements the overall presentation nicely.”
- “It is the worst of idle mechanics, barring pay-to-win and gambling, and lacks the fun mechanics that tie it together.”
- “As for the game itself, the gameplay is a little lackluster, and some elements (mostly crater marking) are in desperate need of a rework.”
- “The gameplay is quite repetitive and fails to engage players over time.”
story
3 mentions
67 % positive mentions
33 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The story aspect of the game is centered around the player's involvement in a real space mission, where they map craters to build a moon town, creating a unique sense of immersion and purpose. While the execution may be rough due to its early access status, the innovative concept of linking gameplay to actual space exploration is highly praised.
- “The fact that you're actually contributing to future missions and playing a small role in that effort creates a sense of immersion that's hard to find elsewhere.”
- “The concept is incredibly cool—linking a game to an actual space mission is genius!”
graphics
2 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The graphics feature an adorable art style reminiscent of stop-motion miniatures, enhancing the minimalist gameplay and contributing positively to the overall presentation.
- “The buildings' art style is adorable; they look like little stop-motion miniatures.”
- “The minimalist gameplay is easy to grasp, and the art style complements the overall presentation nicely.”