One Giant Leap
- January 8, 2023
- Sylvan Studios LLC
Get on SteamIn "One Giant Leap" , use your controller-mounted booster jets to explore the moon, completing courses, destroying asteroids, and collecting power-ups. Enjoy a serene atmosphere with ambient music and crisp space visuals. Compete with others by comparing course race times and unlocking upgrades. The game is influenced by classic space titles like Battlezone, Freelancer, and Tribes Ascend. Boosting locomotion system is available for other developers to use.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game offers a unique and immersive experience of flying around the moon with enjoyable mechanics and great visuals.
- At just four dollars, it provides a lot of fun and is well worth the price, especially for VR enthusiasts.
- The locomotion method using booster jets feels natural and smooth, enhancing the sense of vast open space.
- The controls can be frustrating, particularly with the Quest 2, as the triggers register any touch, leading to a lack of natural control.
- Some players experienced disorientation and motion sickness, making it potentially unsuitable for VR newcomers.
- There are issues with gameplay mechanics, such as difficulty in deploying the flag and a lack of clear objectives in early missions.
- story5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 60 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The story begins slowly but becomes engaging after the third mission, particularly during the force flight missions, which are highlighted as the most enjoyable part. Early missions may feel dull, but the narrative picks up as players progress.
“Starts off mellow and gets pretty interesting after the 3rd mission.”
“While some of the early missions might be a little dull, the real fun is with the force flight missions.”
- gameplay4 mentions
- 25 % positive mentions
- 75 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The gameplay is characterized by simple and straightforward mechanics that offer a unique and enjoyable experience, particularly once players master the flight controls. The game provides a solid sense of vastness and runs smoothly on mid-range hardware, enhancing the overall enjoyment.
“The game mechanics are simple and straightforward.”
“It's definitely a unique title that is pretty fun to play once you get the hang of the flight mechanics.”
“Great new locomotion method - it provides a good sense of vast open space and enjoyable game mechanics.”
- graphics3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics in the game are praised for their cool visuals and immersive quality, effectively conveying a lunar experience. Players appreciate the solid performance and mechanics, noting that the game runs well even on mid-range hardware like the GTX 1070. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the gameplay experience.
“The graphics are cool; you really feel like you are on the moon!”
“One Giant Leap is a fun little game with nice visuals and audio.”
“Solid graphics that run well on my GTX 1070 with some supersampling enabled.”
