Project Skylab

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Project Skylab is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Not Awful Studio and was released on August 16, 2018. It received negative reviews from players.

Project Skylab is an educational Algebra Sci-fi FPS that takes place on the surface of Mars.

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34%

Audience ScoreBased on 32 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

optimization1 negative mentions

Unique concept combining space simulation, strategy, exploration, and educational math elements.
Good graphics and realistic physics, with immersive ambient music enhancing atmosphere.
Potential for improvement and enjoyment if bugs are fixed and game is polished.

Numerous bugs, crashes, and awkward controls make the game largely unplayable or frustrating.
Poor optimization and lack of tutorials or clear guidance, leading to confusion especially for new players.
Gameplay issues such as silent enemies, slow character movement, camera glitches, and missing pause menu negatively impact player experience.

graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The graphics are generally praised for their quality and use of Unreal Engine 5, offering a visually appealing experience, especially for a free-to-play game. However, some users feel that the visuals may rely on pre-made assets, which impacts their originality. Overall, the graphics are considered good and well-executed.
- “The graphics are really good and use Unreal Engine 5.”
- “Firstly, I would like to say nice job on the graphics and physics; everything seems normal and looks great for a free-to-play game.”
- “I like the concept, the graphics look good, and it's free.”
- “The game graphics look better than you might expect, but that's just because it looks like some or all of them are 'borrowed' from asset stores or elsewhere.”
- “This game has decent graphics.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The gameplay is praised for its unique math mechanic, which adds an innovative twist to the experience, though some texture glitches occur occasionally but do not significantly impact play. However, the inclusion of graphing equations feels unexpected in a traditional FPS setting.
- “I love the math mechanic concept.”
- “I also love the math mechanic.”
- “Some of the textures glitched occasionally but this was relatively minor and didn't affect my gameplay.”
- “I don't think having players make a graph out of an equation is expected gameplay in an FPS.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from poor optimization, struggling to run smoothly even at 1080p resolution, which also causes display issues such as limited visible screen area.
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The music in the game effectively creates a chill, ambient vibe that suits the inhospitable world, enhancing the atmosphere despite the game's overall harsh setting.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The story is generally seen as adequate, though some users did not progress far enough to fully engage with it. Overall, it appears to be satisfactory but not particularly standout.
stability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game suffers from significant stability issues, with numerous glitches and bugs that render it largely unplayable.