Mission Critical

About

Mission Critical is a first-person graphic adventure. It is 2134, and the human race has been at war for 50 years since the Alliance declared independence from the stifling rule of the UN and its anti-technology policies. The Alliance is losing the war to the UN's greater numbers, but recently, Alliance scientists discovered an alien artifact on the planet Persephone. You are onboard the USS Lexi…

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Play Modes

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

93%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

story4 positive mentions

graphics2 negative mentions

A classic game that remains fun and engaging, even decades after its original release in 1995.
The game features logical puzzles and a well-crafted sci-fi story, making it an entertaining experience.
User-friendly gameplay allows for easy restarts and minimal penalties for failure, enhancing the overall enjoyment.

The graphics are considered outdated and not great by modern standards.
The game is relatively short, with only about 3-4 hours of content.
Some voice acting is not perfect, which may detract from the overall experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The game is praised for its exceptional story and immersive execution, especially considering the technological limitations of its time. It is described as a unique puzzle-story experience, highlighting its significance in gaming history.
- “One of the best games ever made; great story and magnificent execution in creating immersion with the limited technology of the time.”
- “Unique puzzle-story game.”
graphics
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The graphics have received consistently negative feedback, with users describing them as "not great" and "bad." Overall, the visual quality appears to be a significant drawback for the game.
- “Not great - bad graphics”
- “Not great - bad graphics”
grinding
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the need to manually locate and load multiple CD ISOs into DOSBox, which adds an unnecessary layer of complexity to the experience.
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no sound or visual glitches noted during gameplay.