Satellite engineer

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Satellite engineer is a single player action game. It was developed by Home Works and was released on March 18, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

The artificial satellite with interrupted power supply needs repair. Let's navigate the space platform and collect the parts. If possible, challenge the mission with minimal movement to conserve energy. There are 49 stages prepared, and clearing the game shouldn't be difficult, but breaking the high score could be challenging.

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Audience ScoreBased on 10 reviews

music1 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

The game offers a decent number of levels for a free game, with some puzzles providing a good challenge.
It features straightforward gameplay mechanics that are easy to understand, making it accessible for players of all ages.
The game is completely free to play, demonstrating the developer's confidence in their work without any hidden monetization.

The graphics are low quality and may deter players looking for a visually appealing experience.
There is a lack of replayability due to the absence of a level editor and limited gameplay mechanics.
The game is unoptimized and requires more computing power than expected for its simple design.

graphics
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The graphics of the game are characterized by low-quality low poly 3D visuals, which may disappoint many gamers seeking higher standards in visual fidelity. While the graphics are deemed acceptable for the game's needs, they fall short of modern expectations, potentially detracting from the overall experience.
- “The graphics, sound effects, and music are perfectly acceptable for what the game needs for them to convey.”
- “In terms of visuals, this features fairly low quality low poly 3D graphics which will deter a lot of gamers, understandably.”
- “Gaming is a visual medium, and while some developers struggle with creating high quality visuals, failing to do so is a disservice to gamers.”
- “Even accounting for modern day graphics and sound, the game still clocks in at a puzzling 337 MB; that's roughly 7 MB per puzzle.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in Satellite Engineer is characterized by simplistic puzzles that primarily serve as tutorials, lacking a compelling story or unique mechanics to encourage replayability. After the initial levels, the absence of new gameplay elements may deter all but the most dedicated puzzle enthusiasts from continuing.
- “A few of those puzzles are very simplistic and serve as tutorials, either for new gameplay mechanics or just to introduce the game itself to the player.”
- “With no new gameplay mechanics to keep players interested after the first 28 levels, it's doubtful that anyone other than puzzle enthusiasts are going to want to keep going for the final 21.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is generally considered serviceable, providing enough engagement for at least one playthrough, though it lacks depth and uniqueness. While some players feel the narrative is not essential to the experience, the premise of collecting solar panels for a satellite is deemed acceptable. Overall, the story does not significantly enhance the gameplay but is adequate for the game's purpose.
- “A serviceable enough storyline within that game certainly hasn't hurt repeat playthroughs, either.”
- “A game such as this one doesn't need a story, although the one that it does have (collecting solar panels to install onto a satellite) is perfectly fine.”
- “The story is serviceable enough, but it certainly hasn't enhanced the experience for repeat playthroughs.”
- “This game doesn't necessarily need a story, but the one it has—collecting solar panels to install onto a satellite—is perfectly fine.”
replayability
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Puzzle games generally have low replayability, as players often complete them after solving the challenges, leaving little incentive to revisit once the solutions are known.
- “Puzzle games are not known for their replayability; once you know how to solve them, the game is over.”
- “After completing the main story, there’s little incentive to play again since the outcomes don’t change.”
- “The lack of varied endings or alternative paths makes it hard to justify a second playthrough.”
music
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is considered satisfactory and effectively supports the overall experience, complementing the graphics and sound effects.
- “The graphics, sound effects, and music are perfectly acceptable for what the game needs to convey.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is criticized for poor optimization, requiring excessive computing power despite being expected to run smoothly on low-end systems.
- “The game seemed to be unoptimized and required a lot of computing power for something that should have run perfectly fine on a low-end computer.”
- “Performance issues plagued the game, making it feel sluggish and unresponsive, even on high-end systems.”
- “I experienced frequent frame drops and stuttering, which made the gameplay frustrating and unenjoyable.”