Mission Critical
- January 28, 2019
- Legend Entertainment
Get on SteamMission 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…
Reviews
- A classic game that remains fun and engaging, with a well-crafted plot and logical puzzles.
- User-friendly gameplay with minimal penalties for failure, allowing for a relaxed experience.
- The game features interesting hard sci-fi worldbuilding and notable voice acting from actors like Michael Dorn.
- The graphics are considered outdated and not great by modern standards.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 players noted a cluttered inventory system that could detract from the overall experience.
- story3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its exceptional story and immersive execution, especially considering the technological limitations of its time. It is noted as a unique puzzle-story experience, highlighting its engaging narrative.
“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.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The graphics have been widely criticized, with many users describing them as poor and lacking quality.
“The graphics are subpar and lack detail.”
“The visual quality is disappointing and feels outdated.”
“The character models look rough and the environments are bland.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the need to manually locate and load CD ISOs into DOSBox, which can be a cumbersome process.
“Last time I played this game, I had to find the three CD ISOs online and pirate them, then load them into DOSBox manually, which was tedious.”
- stability1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Users report that the game exhibits excellent stability, with no sound or visual glitches encountered during gameplay.
