Outpost On Syrinx

54%
Game Brain Score Based on 17 reviews
  • music
  • story
  • graphics
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In "Outpost on Syrinx" , explore a wondrous region of the alien world Syrinx, harvest resources to craft equipment and unique items, and build and customize your own base while improving various skills. Create recipes, establish vacation and research sites, and even participate in musical activities on this distant planet.

  • PC
  • Windows
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Reviews

54%
Audience ScoreBased on 17 reviews
music6 positive mentions
grinding2 negative mentions
  • The game features a beautiful art style and an enjoyable musical theme that enhances the exploration experience.
  • The developer is responsive to feedback and actively updates the game, showing dedication to improving the player experience.
  • The game offers a unique non-violent gameplay experience focused on crafting, exploration, and musical interactions with the environment.
  • The inventory system is limited, and there is no in-game database for recipes, making crafting tedious and frustrating.
  • The full-screen graphics display prevents easy multitasking, complicating the process of gathering information from external sources.
  • The game feels incomplete, with some players expressing concerns about the lack of promised future updates and content expansion.
  • music15 mentions

    The music in the game is a standout feature, enhancing the immersive experience with its novel themes and interactive elements that engage players in unique ways. The soundtrack, reminiscent of classic sci-fi, complements the beautiful graphics and diverse biomes, while musical mini-games and environmental interactions add depth to gameplay. Overall, the integration of music as a form of communication and gameplay mechanic is both innovative and enjoyable, making it a memorable aspect of the game.

    • “Sounds and music are an important form of communication on Syrinx.”
    • “The music aspect of this game is quite an interesting mechanic and adds something that other survival, crafting, life sim type games generally lack.”
    • “The big feature with this game will be the musical interaction with the environment.”
    • “Interactions with the pitch, timing, and beat of the music could cause different results.”
  • story7 mentions

    The story features a novel and enjoyable musical theme, but the material-gathering quests can be tedious due to the complexity of crafting requirements. Players express a desire to engage more with the storyline, which is hindered by the repetitive nature of gathering components. Recent updates, including a cave expansion and new missions, have revitalized interest, particularly with a mini-game involving the collection of notes and plant analysis.

    • “The musical theme of the quests is novel and enjoyable.”
    • “Six months later, I just checked out this game again and was so glad to see the cave expansion and new missions!”
    • “There is a mission that is almost a mini-game where you collect notes.”
    • “It is a shame because I wanted to see where the storyline was going, but tabulating dozens of plants and complex recipes one alt-tab per text line is not my idea of fun.”
    • “The material-gathering aspect of the quests is very tedious for the following reasons:”
    • “The fabrications for the quests require multiple components, some of which are fabricated from gathered components.”
  • graphics7 mentions

    The graphics are praised for their beauty and artistic style, reminiscent of classic sci-fi influences like Star Trek and Planescape, creating an engaging and visually appealing alien world. However, the full-screen display limits multitasking capabilities, making it cumbersome for players who need to reference external materials. Overall, the visuals and accompanying soundtrack contribute significantly to the game's atmosphere.

    • “The graphics are beautiful, and I like the eerie music and scenery that remind me a little of the original Star Trek series I used to watch as a kid.”
    • “The graphics are quite good, and the different areas have enough variation that it makes them interesting and worth looking at.”
    • “Beautiful art style, awesome soundtrack.”
    • “The graphics display is full-screen and cannot be changed to windowed, making simultaneous use of a spreadsheet impossible.”
    • “If you don't have two graphics cards and two monitors, copying the plant names, locations, and products is very tedious.”
    • “The art style reminds me a bit of Planescape, with a touch of the original Star Trek.”
  • grinding2 mentions

    Players find the grinding aspect of the game tedious, particularly due to the cumbersome process of gathering materials, which is made more difficult without multiple monitors or graphics cards for efficient information management.

    • “The material-gathering aspect of the quests is very tedious for several reasons.”
    • “If you don't have two graphics cards and two monitors, copying the plant names, locations, and products becomes a very tedious task.”
  • gameplay1 mentions

    The gameplay is enhanced by a unique music mechanic that distinguishes it from other survival, crafting, and life simulation games, adding depth and engagement to the overall experience.

  • character development1 mentions

    Character development is highlighted as a key aspect of the game, alongside musical mini-games and technology, suggesting that it plays a significant role in enhancing the overall experience.

    • “The focus right now is on the musical mini-games, technology, and character development.”
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