Passengers: Awakening

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Passengers: Awakening is a single player action game. It was developed by MPC VR and was released on March 14, 2017. It received neutral reviews from players.

Awaken on the Starship Avalon as it hurtles past Mars towards the Homestead Colony. You quickly realize that there are critical malfunctions onboard and fellow passenger Jim Preston needs your help to fix them.

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Audience ScoreBased on 14 reviews

music1 positive mentions

gameplay3 negative mentions

Graphics, mechanics, and puzzles are good, with excellent voice acting.
The game provides a fun experience for fans of the movie, with cool environments like the hibernation bay and observatory.
The controller design is unique and adds a different feel to the gameplay.

The game is very short, lasting only 15-30 minutes, and lacks replay value.
It feels more like a promotional advertisement for the movie rather than a standalone game, leading to a perception of being overpriced.
Exploration is limited, with a linear progression through only a few rooms and overly simplistic puzzles.

graphics
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The graphics received mixed reviews, with some praising their cool aesthetic reminiscent of a movie, while others criticized the low resolution and blurriness, particularly in distant views and interiors. Users noted issues with immersion due to gaudy teleportation effects and a lack of supersampling options, which detracted from the overall visual experience.
- “Very cool, like the movie was... I love the graphics and the short storyline of this experience.”
- “Graphics, mechanics, and puzzles are good.”
- “The interiors would look very good if there was a supersampling option, which I couldn't find, so the graphics were too blurry.”
- “Graphics looked very bad in the distance... seemed supersampling was lowered even below 1.0.”
- “The interiors would look very good if there was a supersampling option which I couldn't find, so the graphics were too blurry.”
- “Voice acting is great, but immersion is ruined by the gaudy teleportation glowing graphics.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is generally well-received for its solid graphics, mechanics, and puzzles; however, some users feel that the inclusion of minigames lacks purpose and serves merely as filler without enhancing the overall experience.
- “The graphics, mechanics, and puzzles are well-designed and engaging.”
- “The gameplay is enhanced by a variety of minigames that add depth and enjoyment.”
- “The minigame content feels like it's just there for the sake of it, lacking any real gameplay purpose and relying on arbitrary timeouts.”
- “Gameplay mechanics are frustratingly clunky, making it difficult to enjoy the overall experience.”
- “The level design is repetitive and uninspired, leading to a monotonous gameplay experience.”
monetization
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The monetization model of the game has received criticism for charging players $10 while still incorporating advertisements, leading some to feel that they are essentially paying to view ads rather than enjoying a fully immersive experience.
- “All in all, it's a good game, but you are paying to see advertising.”
- “This should be a free advertisement for the movie, not a $10 game.”
replayability
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The game has limited replayability, with players noting that it can be completed in about 15 minutes and lacks incentives to play again.
- “Only took about 15 minutes to play through, and there is no replay value.”
- “The game feels like a one-and-done experience with no incentive to play again.”
- “After completing it once, I found no reason to revisit the game.”
stability
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Users report significant stability issues, including problematic aliasing and buggy puzzles that often require reloading to function properly. Frustration with unclear mechanics, such as using keys, has led some players to abandon the game altogether.
- “The aliasing is bad and the puzzles are buggy; I had to leave and re-enter to get one to work. I never managed to figure out how to use the key later on and finally gave up.”
music
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Users appreciate the music in the game, particularly noting the nostalgic and enjoyable experience of hearing familiar voices, such as Andy Dwyer's, which enhances their overall enjoyment.
- “As someone who just finished 'Parks and Recreation', it was like music to my ears to hear Andy Dwyer's voice.”
story
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The story is praised for its coolness and similarity to the movie, with users appreciating the graphics and the concise narrative that enhances the overall experience.
- “The story is very engaging, reminiscent of a great movie, and I love the graphics that complement the short storyline of this experience.”
- “The narrative is captivating and keeps you invested in the characters and their journeys.”
- “I was impressed by how the story unfolds, with unexpected twists that kept me on the edge of my seat.”
- “The story feels disjointed and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with the characters.”
- “I found the plot to be predictable and uninspired, which really detracted from the overall experience.”
- “The narrative is poorly executed, leaving many plot holes and unanswered questions.”