Journey to Alien Worlds

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Journey to Alien Worlds is a single player casual simulation game. It was developed by Ideographer and was released on September 18, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

"Journey to Alien Worlds" is a cinematic space shooter that offers a virtual reality experience, allowing players to explore and land on various celestial bodies in our Solar System. This game provides a close-up view of the Moon, Apollo missions, and other spacecraft, giving players a better understanding of the differences between these heavenly bodies and Earth. Witness the final mission of the Cassini spacecraft and become part of the planet itself in this immersive adventure.

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94%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

atmosphere2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

Journey to Alien Worlds offers a visually impressive and immersive experience, allowing players to explore various celestial bodies with a strong sense of scale.
The game serves as an educational tool, providing contextual information about space exploration and the characteristics of different planets and moons.
It creates a calming and contemplative atmosphere, encouraging players to appreciate the vastness of space without the pressure of traditional gameplay mechanics.

The game has limited interactivity and lacks traditional gameplay elements, which may leave players wanting more engagement and challenges.
It is relatively short, with some players noting that the experience can be completed in a brief amount of time, reducing its replay value.
There are reports of bugs and performance issues that can hinder the overall experience, making it difficult for some players to enjoy the game fully.

story
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story aspect of the game is characterized by a slow, contemplative journey through space, emphasizing exploration and appreciation of the solar system rather than traditional gameplay elements like combat or puzzles. It effectively utilizes VR technology to convey its narrative, which includes educational animations and stories about various space missions, ultimately delivering a message about resilience and the unpredictability of life.
- “From the outset, it sets expectations clearly: this is a slow, contemplative journey designed to let players stand on alien terrain, observe historic space missions up close, and appreciate the vastness of our solar system through immersive VR.”
- “Good way to learn more about the space missions.”
- “The absence of combat, puzzles, or failure states creates a calming rhythm that feels intentional, allowing the technology of VR to do most of the storytelling.”
- “In a -90% sale, it's dirt cheap and has a few educational space animations and stories: Saturn, Moon, Venus, Mars, and the Rosetta + Philae probe on 67P/Churyumov–Gerasimenko.”
- “Moral of the story: you never know what life has in store for you, and if I had given up when all odds were against me, I wouldn't be where I am today.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay of "Journey to Alien Worlds" is characterized by a focus on serene exploration and immersion in virtual reality, emphasizing presence and scientific curiosity rather than traditional gameplay mechanics. Overall, it offers a unique experience that prioritizes perspective over conventional gameplay elements.
- “Journey to alien worlds is a serene virtual reality exploration experience that prioritizes presence, scale, and scientific curiosity over traditional gameplay mechanics.”
- “Taken as a whole, Journey to alien worlds is less about gameplay and more about perspective.”
- “Taken as a whole, Journey to Alien Worlds is less about gameplay and more about perspective.”
- “But there's no actual gameplay.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game's atmosphere is characterized by a sense of isolation and vastness, encouraging players to explore and absorb the environments at a leisurely pace. With stunning visuals and a focus on silence, players experience a profound connection to the barren worlds of the moon, Venus, Mars, and beyond, enhancing the overall immersion.
- “Rather than racing players through objectives, the game encourages lingering—walking across surfaces, looking back at landers and rovers, and simply absorbing the atmosphere of each world.”
- “A short but atmospheric jaunt across the moon, Venus, Mars, and other celestial bodies; excellent visuals and a sense of scale.”
- “This restraint reinforces the feeling of isolation and vastness, especially on barren worlds where silence becomes part of the atmosphere.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization effectively balances visual realism with performance, ensuring a smooth experience for players without compromising on graphical quality.
- “Visually, the game strikes a careful balance between realism and performance.”
- “The optimization allows for smooth gameplay even on lower-end systems, making it accessible to a wider audience.”
- “I appreciate how the developers have fine-tuned the graphics settings, giving players the ability to customize their experience without sacrificing performance.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's replayability is limited, as subsequent playthroughs offer little variation in experience. Players may return primarily for relaxation or educational purposes rather than for new discoveries.
- “The experience does not significantly change on subsequent playthroughs, which means its long-term replay value depends largely on the player’s desire to revisit environments for relaxation or educational appreciation rather than discovery.”
- “Once you've completed the game, there's little incentive to go back and play it again, as the story and gameplay remain largely the same.”
- “The lack of meaningful choices and consequences makes replaying the game feel redundant and unfulfilling.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The stability of the game is mixed; while some users report significant bugs that hinder normal gameplay, others have experienced smooth performance on capable hardware, such as a GTX 970 with a Vive, allowing for a complete playthrough in a short time.
- “Runs great on a GTX 970 with a Vive; took me 20 minutes for a complete playthrough.”
- “The game maintains a steady frame rate throughout, providing a smooth and enjoyable experience.”
- “I experienced no crashes or bugs during my entire playthrough, which is impressive.”
- “Too buggy, can't play normally.”
monetization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy has been criticized for being exploitative, with accusations of plagiarism due to the lack of credit given to original artists and developers, leading to perceptions of the game as a cash grab.
- “The developers didn't credit any of the artists and real game developers who created the assets, which feels like plagiarism and a cash grab.”
- “The monetization strategy is overly aggressive, making it difficult to enjoy the game without spending money.”
- “It feels like the game is designed to push players towards microtransactions rather than providing a fair gaming experience.”
music
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is characterized by its subtlety, featuring ambient tones and minimal narration instead of dramatic scores or frequent commentary. Players have found the soothing soundtrack to be calming and conducive to relaxation.
- “The audio cues are restrained, often relying on ambient tones and minimal narration rather than dramatic music or constant commentary.”
- “Audio cues are restrained, often relying on ambient tones and minimal narration rather than dramatic music or constant commentary.”
- “I relaxed for 5 minutes listening to this music, long enough to realize that I would be okay.”
graphics
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics are praised for their excellent visuals and atmospheric representation of various celestial bodies, creating a strong sense of scale during the gameplay experience.
- “A short but atmospheric jaunt across the Moon, Venus, Mars, and other celestial bodies; excellent visuals and a sense of scale.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that certain movements in the game evoke a sense of unease, though it does not lead to feelings of nausea. Overall, the emotional impact is mixed, with some players experiencing discomfort while engaging with the gameplay.
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is largely absent, with users noting a lack of comedic elements or engaging action, suggesting that players may not find it enjoyable in this regard.

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Journey to Alien Worlds is a casual simulation game.

Journey to Alien Worlds is available on PC, Windows and Linux.

Journey to Alien Worlds was released on September 18, 2023.

Journey to Alien Worlds was developed by Ideographer.

Journey to Alien Worlds has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its atmosphere but disliked it for its story.

Journey to Alien Worlds is a single player game.

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