One Giant Leap

About

One Giant Leap is a single player racing game. It was developed by Sylvan Studios LLC and was released on January 8, 2023. It received very positive reviews from players.

In "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.

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Audience ScoreBased on 28 reviews

story4 positive mentions

The game offers a unique and enjoyable flying experience with solid mechanics and great visuals, making players feel like they are truly on the moon.
For its price, the game provides a lot of fun and challenges, especially in the later missions where players can engage in exciting Force Flight mechanics.
The locomotion system is smooth and natural, allowing for an immersive experience without causing motion sickness for many players.

The controls can be frustrating, particularly for new players, as the trigger sensitivity can lead to disorientation and a lack of natural control over thrust.
Some players experienced issues with the flag deployment mechanic, which could lead to confusion and hinder progress in missions.
The game lacks substantial content and variety, leaving players wanting more after completing the available missions.

story
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The story begins slowly, with early missions described as dull, but it gains momentum and becomes more engaging after the third mission, particularly during the force flight missions. Overall, players find the narrative improves significantly as they 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.”
gameplay
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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 features solid graphics and runs smoothly on mid-range hardware, providing a great sense of open space through an innovative locomotion method. Overall, players find the mechanics engaging and fun to explore.
- “The game mechanics are simple and straightforward.”
- “It's definitely a unique title which is pretty fun to play once you get the hang of the flight mechanics.”
- “Great new locomotion method - a good sense of vast open space, and enjoyable game mechanics.”
graphics
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The graphics in "One Giant Leap" are praised for their cool visuals that effectively convey a lunar atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience. Players report solid performance on mid-range hardware, with smooth mechanics and enjoyable audio complementing the visual appeal.
- “One giant leap is a fun little game with nice visuals and audio.”
- “Solid mechanics, solid graphics, runs well on my GTX 1070 with some supersampling enabled.”
- “Movement and controls are awesome, the graphics are cool, you really feel like you are on the moon.”