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Planet Barren Objective

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59%Game Brain Score
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graphics, optimization
100% User Score Based on 10 reviews

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Planet Barren Objective is a single player open world city builder game. It was developed by Kaan Özgül and was released on September 26, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

You were a space explorer employed by the emperor to research uncharted regions of the empire. Sadly, while orbiting a seemingly barren planet, you were ambushed. You soon find yourself landed and trapped on this planet. In order to escape, you must defend yourself and extract, explore, and build your way out. Be careful, as there may be both friends and foes around you, as well as anomalies to ex…

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100%
Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews
gameplay3 positive mentions
graphics3 negative mentions

  • Addictive gameplay with a steep but rewarding learning curve that encourages experimentation and strategy.
  • Complex building, upgrading, and combat mechanics that provide depth and a variety of playstyles.
  • Expansive content including space and underground exploration, market systems, and tower defense elements making the game feel larger than it initially appears.
  • Lack of tutorial and proper onboarding makes the early game confusing and difficult to grasp.
  • Poor controls optimized primarily for Steam controller, with no mouse support and clunky keyboard navigation that hampers gameplay experience.
  • UI issues such as large pixelated fonts, numerous typos, and unclear resource descriptions reduce accessibility and overall polish.
  • gameplay
    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The gameplay combines familiar crafting and base-building elements similar to Terraria and Minecraft, with unique features like space exploration and underground mechanics. While it has a steep learning curve, the variety of fresh, intricate mechanics offers a rewarding experience for dedicated players.

    • “The basic gameplay somewhat resembles Terraria, Minecraft, and Don't Starve in the sense that you kill enemies to gather several types of materials, which you then use to craft a base and defend it.”
    • “You can fly into space and go underground where some mechanics change.”
    • “It has a lot of different mechanics and all feel fresh.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics feature a nostalgic 8-bit style with large pixels, combining retro aesthetics reminiscent of classic games and a 2D, Minecraft-Terraria-inspired design. Overall, they effectively evoke a vintage gaming atmosphere.

    • “Overall, it's a laudable attempt to make a Minecraft-style game with retro 8-bit aesthetics and a 2D Terraria-like view.”
    • “Upon launching the game, its graphics and sound evoke memories of the classic Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday on the Sega Mega Drive.”
    • “The graphics are 8-bit, with big pixels.”
    • “Overall, it's a laudable attempt to make a Minecraft-style game with retro 8-bit aesthetics and 2D Terraria-like view.”
    • “Upon launching the game, its graphics and sound evoke memories of the classic Buck Rogers Countdown to Doomsday on the Sega Mega Drive.”
  • optimization
    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The optimization is criticized for poor control schemes, as the game is primarily tailored for the Steam controller, leading to a subpar experience on other input devices.

    • “Terrible controls which are optimized for Steam Controller.”
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Planet Barren Objective is a open world city builder game.

Planet Barren Objective is available on PC, Steam Deck and Windows.

Planet Barren Objective was released on September 26, 2022.

Planet Barren Objective was developed by Kaan Özgül.

Planet Barren Objective has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked Planet Barren Objective for its gameplay but disliked it for its graphics.

Planet Barren Objective is a single player game.

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