Satellite Odyssey: Prologue
- August 30, 2024
- Antifreeze Games
Get on SteamIn "Satellite Odyssey: Prologue," a short, story-driven adventure game with horror elements, you play as Laska, a Soviet biologist on a space expedition where all crew members have vanished. With only artificial intelligence Zarya as your partner, you must unravel the mystery behind the crew's disappearance and malfunctioning life support systems. Immerse yourself in a retro-futuristic atmosphere inspired by Soviet sci-fi films.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- The game features a compelling story and beautiful atmosphere, drawing inspiration from classic sci-fi films like 2001: A Space Odyssey.
- Well-crafted with attention to detail, the game offers a unique art style and effective sound design, making for an enjoyable short experience.
- Despite being a prologue, it has received praise for its engaging narrative and potential for future development, with many players expressing excitement for a full release.
- The game is very short, with some players feeling it lacks depth and content, leading to concerns about its value as a prologue.
- There are significant issues with voice acting and translation quality, which detract from the overall experience and immersion.
- Technical bugs and performance issues, such as frame rate drops and walking speed glitches, have been reported, impacting gameplay negatively.
- story21 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 52 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some praising its engaging narrative and retro-futuristic aesthetic, while others criticize it for being shallow and lacking depth. Many players appreciated the linear storytelling and atmosphere, particularly those who enjoy sci-fi themes, but some found the plot to be unoriginal and forgettable. Overall, the story seems to resonate well with certain audiences, though it may not satisfy those seeking a more complex or immersive experience.
“The retro-futuristic aesthetic was captured perfectly and the story seemed to be perfectly suited to the length of the game.”
“A very fun short space horror game with a great story and narration.”
“To my experience, this is one of the games where the story sticks, not one of those where you play it and forget the entire story in a couple of days.”
“Overall, it’s a pretty rickety experience that’s clunky and unfocused even for its short form - and the story itself is insultingly bad.”
“It’s not terrifying, it isn’t engrossing, it’s drab, and it doesn’t even have enough volume to hold your attention for more than an hour; it lacks atmosphere, depth, or even a core loop outside of its entirely non-subtle story.”
“Primitive story and dumb characters.”
- graphics6 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The game features a well-executed retro-futuristic aesthetic reminiscent of classics like "2001: A Space Odyssey," enhancing its storytelling. While the graphics are generally praised for their quality and distinctive art style, some users experienced crashes when adjusting settings. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's immersive experience.
“The retro-futuristic aesthetic was captured perfectly, and the story seemed to be perfectly suited to the length of the game.”
“Fans of Solaris/2001: A Space Odyssey will enjoy the aesthetics and setting.”
“Changing a few graphic quality settings a bit lower and the game crashed.”
“The aesthetic is heavily influenced by 2001: A Space Odyssey in a very good way.”
“A solid linear short story game featuring a distinctive art style and effective sound effects, free of bugs.”
- atmosphere4 mentions
- 75 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is polarizing; while some players appreciate its foreboding and immersive qualities reminiscent of classic sci-fi, others find it lacking in depth and engagement, describing it as drab and uninteresting. Overall, opinions vary significantly, with some praising its atmospheric elements and others criticizing its failure to captivate.
“With nods to 2001: A Space Odyssey and 60's sci-fi, this had a foreboding atmosphere from the start.”
“It's a linear interactive short story with a good atmosphere.”
“Very atmospheric; loved it.”
“It’s not terrifying, it isn’t engrossing, it’s drab, and it doesn’t even have enough volume to hold your attention for more than an hour; it lacks atmosphere, depth, or even a core loop outside of its entirely non-subtle story.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay in "Satellite Odyssey: Prologue" offers a charming and engaging experience within its one-hour demo, featuring enjoyable narration and cozy mechanics that encourage thoughtful play. While it may not introduce groundbreaking innovations, it successfully combines fun elements with beautiful moments.
“It's a demo with exactly one hour of gameplay, but it's really cool, cute, and makes you think at the same time.”
“[Satellite Odyssey: Prologue] brings fun narration, cozy gameplay, and it has some nice, beautiful moments to it.”
“Doesn't break new ground with originality in game mechanics or story.”
“The gameplay feels repetitive and lacks variety, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“Controls are clunky and unresponsive, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised, with users highlighting both the soundtrack and accompanying art as exceptional.
“The soundtrack and art are fantastic!”
“The music perfectly complements the gameplay, creating an immersive experience.”
“I love how the soundtrack evolves with the game's story, enhancing every moment.”
