Murder On Space Station 52

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Murder On Space Station 52 is a single player puzzle game. It was developed by Made From Strings and was released on September 25, 2024. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Trapped on a space station with a ruthless killer, Edward Locke must solve this mystery, or it will be his last. In this strange place, filled with even stranger people, Edward will discover more about himself than he ever could have imagined.

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97%

Audience ScoreBased on 29 reviews

graphics6 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

The game features a unique and visually striking art style, complemented by a fitting soundtrack that enhances the noir atmosphere.
Puzzles are generally logical and enjoyable, with a mix of simple and more challenging ones that keep the gameplay engaging.
The dialogue is funny and well-voiced, adding to the charm of the quirky characters and the overall narrative.

The game is relatively short and may feel like a teaser for a larger story, leaving some players wanting more depth and exploration.
Some puzzles can be frustrating or rely on nonsensical logic, which may detract from the overall experience for some players.
The ending is criticized for being rushed and disjointed, failing to provide a satisfying conclusion to the intriguing plot.

graphics
16 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game are characterized by a unique, hand-drawn art style that enhances its space noir theme, with many reviewers praising the beautiful and intentionally rough visuals. The combination of clever puzzles, humorous dialogue, and a whimsical cast of characters complements the artistic presentation, making it particularly appealing to fans of point-and-click adventures. Overall, the visuals are described as special and integral to the game's atmosphere, despite some technical issues.
- “The painted artwork is absolutely beautiful.”
- “A mysterious point-and-click game with a beautiful hand-drawn art style and very good humor.”
- “Great adventure with a unique art style and perfectly fitting sound and voiceover.”
- “Point and click adventure, with hand-drawn drawings. I think the graphics are intentionally made a bit rough and stylized to better represent the space station: in fact, it seems like a place abandoned to itself with a shop without goods, the dock of the port without boats, and alleys reduced to landfills for scrap.”
- “Recommended only if you're a dedicated fan of point-and-click games and like the game's graphics and space noir style enough to overlook the many issues the game has.”
- “Graphics are pretty wild, feels like 'drawn graphics'.”
story
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is a noir-inspired murder mystery set on a space station, featuring an intriguing plot with eight chapters plus a bonus chapter. While the narrative is engaging and the characters well-voiced, opinions diverge on its coherence, with some players finding the ending unsatisfactory and disjointed. Overall, the story is considered solid and enjoyable, though it may falter in its conclusion.
- “I recommend it, the plot is interesting, full of mystery and quite long; in fact, there are 8 chapters plus the last bonus chapter.”
- “The story was a fun noir-like murder mystery set on a space station where the engineer turned detective is a bit of a mystery himself.”
- “The art is unique, the voice-overs are well done (I especially liked listening to the main character), and the story is interesting enough to make you want to keep playing.”
- “It falls apart if you look at the story, however.”
- “[spoiler] Most of the story feels disjointed and all over the place, but I thought it would wrap itself up by the end and it would be understandable.”
- “The ending is awful, nonsensical and feels tacked on to the rest of the story; it's just... so bad I can't put into words.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay primarily revolves around classic point-and-click mechanics, featuring beautifully hand-drawn graphics and a mix of clever puzzles that range in difficulty. While the progression is linear and lacks deeper investigative elements, players find the puzzles fair and engaging, enhancing the overall experience.
- “There were a couple tricky bits, but the game puzzles on the whole are very fair and quite doable, fitting in with the story of an aging station and a mechanical engineer.”
- “Gameplay is simply point & click, beautifully hand-drawn graphics, clever puzzles, some easy - others more challenging, asking for your little grey cells.. I loved every minute in the game.”
- “Aside from the classic point-and-click mechanics, I didn't really see any investigative elements (like putting together and reviewing clues).”
- “Gameplay-wise, progress is linear as we cannot choose to move between locations on our own.”
- “There were a couple of tricky bits, but the game puzzles on the whole are very fair and quite doable, fitting in with the story of an aging station and a mechanical engineer.”
humor
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is praised for its humorous dialogue and entertaining exchanges, complemented by a beautiful hand-drawn art style. Players appreciate the blend of mystery and humor, with some noir elements enhancing the comedic experience. Overall, the voice acting and witty writing contribute significantly to the game's charm.
- “The highlights are the art style, funny dialogue, and good (for the most part) voice acting.”
- “Figure out who the killer is, find clues, and solve puzzles with some really entertaining and funny dialogue exchanges.”
- “A mysterious point-and-click game with a beautiful hand-drawn art style and very good humor.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is highly praised for its suitability to the noir genre, drawing inspiration from blues to create a swinging soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. It effectively complements the visually striking art style and sets the tone for the adventure, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere.
- “The music is suitable and in perfect harmony with the noir genre; it is inspired by the blues, creating a real swinging soundtrack that is pleasant to listen to.”
- “Visually striking with a surprisingly good soundtrack, it replicates a noir thriller in an adventure game context very well.”
- “The art style, music, and voice acting set the tone well.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is highly praised for its captivating noir murder mystery vibe, effectively immersing players in a suspenseful and intriguing setting.
- “Loved the noir murder mystery atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant stability issues, citing design flaws and glitches that negatively impact the overall experience.
- “All that is made worse by design issues and glitches.”
emotional
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game builds emotional depth as it progresses, culminating in a satisfying ending that resonates with players.
- “It got a bit more emotional towards the end, but the game reached a satisfying conclusion.”
- “The story's emotional depth really resonated with me, making the characters feel incredibly real.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the game's narrative; it tugged at my heartstrings in ways I didn't expect.”

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Murder On Space Station 52 is a puzzle game.

Murder On Space Station 52 is available on PC, Mac OS, Windows and Linux.

Murder On Space Station 52 was released on September 25, 2024.

Murder On Space Station 52 was developed by Made From Strings.

Murder On Space Station 52 has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its graphics but disliked it for its gameplay.

Murder On Space Station 52 is a single player game.

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