Murder On Space Station 52

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Someone on space station 52 is monstrously murdering its denizens and leaving keys in their wounds. In this strange place, filled with even stranger beings, Edward Locke will discover more about himself than he ever could have imagined. Join him as he explores a hand-drawn, richly conceived world: filled with danger, mystery, creativity and memorable moments. Collect evidence, question suspects,…

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Adventure

Play Modes

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

95%

Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability1 negative mentions

The game features beautiful hand-drawn graphics and a unique art style that enhances the overall experience.
The voice acting is well done, contributing to the immersive noir atmosphere of the murder mystery.
Puzzles are generally fair and logical, providing a satisfying challenge without being overly difficult.

The story feels disjointed and the ending is rushed and unsatisfying, leaving many questions unanswered.
Some puzzles rely on arbitrary logic, which can lead to frustration and may require external help to solve.
Technical issues and bugs can disrupt gameplay, affecting the overall experience and immersion.

story
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
36%
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21%
The story is a noir-inspired murder mystery set on a space station, featuring an engineer-turned-detective with a compelling narrative and engaging characters. While the puzzles are generally fair and the art and voice acting are praised, the plot suffers from disjointed elements and a disappointing ending that undermines the overall experience. Despite its intriguing premise, the story's conclusion is criticized for being nonsensical and lacking convincing motivations.
- “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.”
- “Despite its extraterrestrial setting, it’s a pretty straightforward, well-acted detective-style point-and-click investigation combining fetch quests and problem solving and information gathering through examination of hotspots and talking to possible suspects.”
- “It falls apart if you look at the story, however.”
- “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.”
graphics
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
42%
25%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful hand-drawn art style, which enhances the overall atmosphere and complements the gameplay. Many reviewers highlight the unique and visually striking visuals, making it a standout feature, especially for fans of point-and-click adventures. While some mention minor issues with the game, the artistic presentation and clever design are consistently noted as strong points.
- “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.”
- “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'.”
- “Graphics: decent”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
50%
50%
The gameplay is primarily point-and-click, featuring beautifully hand-drawn graphics and a mix of clever puzzles that range in difficulty. While progress is linear and movement between locations is restricted, 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.”
- “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.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game is highly praised for its quality, effectively complementing the visually stunning art style and enhancing the noir thriller atmosphere. Reviewers appreciate how the soundtrack sets the tone and contributes to the overall immersive experience.
- “Visually striking with a surprisingly good soundtrack, it replicates a noir thriller in an adventure game context well.”
- “The music is great, the art is absolutely gorgeous, and the puzzles were fun!”
- “The art style, music, and voice set the tone well.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features entertaining and humorous dialogue exchanges that enhance the mystery-solving experience, complemented by a beautiful hand-drawn art style. Players appreciate the blend of noir vibes with witty interactions, making the humor a standout aspect of the gameplay.
- “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.”
- “The game also gave off some noir vibes, and I found some of the dialogues quite funny.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere is characterized by a captivating noir murder mystery vibe, which users find highly engaging and immersive.
- “Loved the noir murder mystery atmosphere.”
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
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
300%
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 characters' journeys were deeply moving, making me feel a strong connection to their struggles.”
- “I was genuinely touched by the story; it evoked a range of emotions that stayed with me long after playing.”