Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest
- December 1, 2017
- Pavel Kostin
Get on Steam"Odysseus Kosmos and his Robot Quest" is a pixelated adventure game set on the spaceship San-Francisco. Thirty years after the crew's disappearance, only engineer Odysseus and robot Barton remain. When equipment malfunctions and rats threaten, Odysseus must solve puzzles to rescue his crew, uncover mysteries, and get back home. The game features intelligent puzzles, a humorous storyline, and references to classic sci-fi titles.
Reviews
- The game features beautiful graphics and a nostalgic design reminiscent of classic point-and-click adventure games.
- The character interactions and voice acting, though unconventional, add a unique charm to the game.
- The story, while slow to start, develops into an engaging narrative with interesting twists as the game progresses.
- Many puzzles are poorly designed, requiring illogical solutions and excessive backtracking, which can lead to frustration.
- The hint system is often unhelpful, providing vague descriptions rather than actionable clues.
- The characters are generally unlikable, and the dialogue can be tedious and overly verbose, detracting from the overall experience.
- story41 mentions
- 37 % positive mentions
- 56 % neutral mentions
- 7 % negative mentions
The game's story is a mixed bag, with some players finding it engaging and humorous, while others criticize it as thin and inconsequential. Although the narrative unfolds slowly and is often overshadowed by repetitive puzzles and tedious dialogue, it features interesting characters and a visually appealing presentation that keeps some players invested. Overall, while the story has potential and moments of intrigue, its execution leaves much to be desired, leading to a varied reception among players.
“The story unfolds nicely, containing a nice balance between revealing foreshadowing and not giving away too much too soon.”
“An interesting game, with funny dialogues and a cool story.”
“The plot gets interesting as things progress.”
“The story is very thin and inconsequential; the characters (both of them) are unlikable and annoying. Their 'friendly banter' is unbearably awful, the puzzles are repetitive and require backtracking and moon logic all the time - the whole game feels more like a tiring, annoying chore than a game.”
“The entire prologue and the first two chapters don't even have much of a plot to speak of - they mostly consist of exploring the uneasy relationship between Odysseus and Barton as they fix mechanical problems around the ship.”
“The only real complaint that I have about the game is that it was a bit too heavy on the puzzles without enough story to carry them.”
- graphics10 mentions
- 70 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 10 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game are widely praised for their beauty and artistic quality, particularly in the sci-fi context, with many users highlighting the impressive artwork and animations. While some mention decent pixel art and a nostalgic feel reminiscent of 70s space stations, a few critiques note that the graphics alone may not compensate for gameplay challenges.
“I love the graphics and the colors are beautiful, plus it’s a sci-fi game and I love sci-fi!”
“The art was graphically pleasing and the story was interesting enough to keep me wanting to continue.”
“The graphics and animation are great, the sound is good - and the main theme is awesome.”
“Decent graphics and passable music; the low-cost voice acting is a clever idea but it becomes grating pretty quickly.”
- humor9 mentions
- 89 % positive mentions
- -22 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with many praising the hilarious character exchanges and witty dialogues that enhance the overall experience. While some players expected a more overt comedy, they still found the humor to be natural and well-integrated into the story. Additionally, the presence of easter eggs adds an extra layer of enjoyment for those who appreciate the game's comedic elements.
“The exchanges between the characters are hilarious and give you a really enjoyable time.”
“An interesting game, with funny dialogues and a cool story.”
“Great handmade game, with tons of humor!”
“It is supposed to be funny, I guess, but it is not.”
“The jokes fall flat and feel forced.”
“I expected humor, but it just left me cringing.”
- music4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The music in the game receives mixed reviews, with some players finding it beautiful and well-complementing the game's atmosphere, while others describe it as weak or grating over time. Overall, it is noted as a decent aspect of the game, but not without its flaws.
“Funny setting and dialogues, interesting story, beautiful music and nice interface.”
“Great art, music and sounds are good, that's about it.”
“Decent graphics and passable music; the low-cost voice acting is a clever idea, but it becomes grating pretty quickly.”
“One thing is a pity: the musical accompaniment is too weak.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- -25 % neutral mentions
- 75 % negative mentions
Gameplay is hindered by minor technical issues, such as unresponsive areas, and a lack of engaging plot in the early chapters, which primarily focus on character interactions and mechanical tasks. Many players feel that the experience does not justify its cost, especially given the limited content over a short playtime.
“The entire prologue and the first two chapters mostly consist of exploring the uneasy relationship between Odysseus and Barton as they fix mechanical problems around the ship.”
“It's not cheap for 2 hours worth of gameplay.”
“Minor spelling errors and a few gameplay issues, such as certain areas not responding to clicks, making it hard to move about the room.”
“But the main issue is the gameplay.”
“The entire prologue and the first two chapters don't even have much of a plot to speak of - they mostly consist of exploring the uneasy relationship between Odysseus and Barton as they fix mechanical problems around the ship.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- -150 % neutral mentions
- 150 % negative mentions
The game effectively combines humor with a pervasive sense of strange loneliness, creating a unique atmosphere that enhances the long playtime. Its point-and-click mechanics are complemented by a space-themed setting reminiscent of classic titles like Roger Wilco.
“It has jokes and some lighter moments, but the game does a wonderful job of building an atmosphere of strange loneliness over a very long playtime.”
“Point and click with a space atmosphere (ever heard of Roger Wilco?).”
“The game tries to create a space atmosphere, but it feels more like a cheap imitation than an immersive experience.”
“Despite its attempts, the atmosphere lacks depth and fails to engage the player.”
“The overall ambiance is underwhelming, leaving me feeling disconnected from the game's world.”
