Satellite Odyssey: Prologue

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Satellite Odyssey: Prologue is a single player action game. It was developed by Antifreeze Games and was released on August 30, 2024. It received positive reviews from players.

Satellite Odyssey: Prologue -is the first installment in this series—a concise (1-hour) first-person, story-driven adventure with gripping horror elements. You are Laska, a Soviet robopsychologist and a member of the scientific space expedition “Icarus”. Awakened from an extended anabiosis, she goes on a routine shift with the station's artificial intelligence Zarya. But the mission…

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story14 positive mentions

Crafted with a lot of care and detail, with a great atmosphere and story that draws players in.
The retro-futuristic aesthetic is well-captured, and the game offers a cozy, engaging experience.
Despite being a short prologue, it leaves players wanting more and shows promise for future development.

The game suffers from technical issues, including bugs and poor voice acting, which detracts from the overall experience.
The English translations are often poor, leading to confusion and a lack of immersion.
As a prologue, it feels too brief and lacks depth, leaving players questioning the storyline and future content.

story
42 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players praising its engaging narrative and atmosphere, particularly in its retro-futuristic setting, while others criticize it as shallow and poorly executed. Many appreciate the linear storytelling and its homage to classic sci-fi, but some feel it lacks depth and originality, leaving them wanting more substance and character development. Overall, the story resonates with some players, making it memorable, while others find it forgettable and lacking in complexity.
- “Great short game, wish it was longer; the story and atmosphere really draw you in, while feeling a close bond to the threat itself.”
- “For those who are fans of Andrei Tarkovsky's filmography, you'll get a kick from Antifreeze's love letter to 'Solaris' - a linear storytelling game about a female space biologist who awakens to find her crew missing.”
- “A very fun short space horror game with a great story and narration.”
- “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.”
- “You can see that this story is thin and lacks any ideas.”
graphics
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The graphics are praised for their retro-futuristic aesthetic, effectively capturing influences from classics like "2001: A Space Odyssey," which enhances the game's storytelling. While the visuals are generally well-received, some users experienced crashes when adjusting graphic quality settings. Overall, the art style is distinctive and contributes positively to the game's atmosphere.
- “The retro-futuristic aesthetic was captured perfectly, and the story seemed to be perfectly suited to the length of the game.”
- “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.”
- “Changing a few graphic quality settings a bit lower and the game crashed.”
atmosphere
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game receives mixed reviews; while some players appreciate its foreboding tone and immersive storytelling, others find it lacking in depth and engagement. The game is noted for its nods to classic sci-fi, creating a compelling ambiance, but some critics argue it ultimately falls short, feeling drab and insufficiently captivating for longer play sessions. Overall, the atmosphere is described as good but inconsistent, with a divide between those who find it engaging and those who feel it lacks substance.
- “It's a linear interactive short story with 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.”
- “With nods to 2001: A Space Odyssey and 60's sci-fi, this had a foreboding atmosphere from the start.”
gameplay
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay in "Satellite Odyssey: Prologue" offers a cozy and engaging experience within its one-hour demo, featuring fun narration and beautiful moments. While it may not introduce groundbreaking mechanics or story elements, it effectively combines charm and thought-provoking challenges.
- “It's a demo with exactly one hour of gameplay, but it's really cool, cute, and makes you think at the same time.”
- “[i]Satellite Odyssey: Prologue[/i] brings fun narration, cozy gameplay, and it has some nice, beautiful moments to it.”
- “It's a demo with exactly one hour of gameplay, but it's really cool, cute, and makes you think at the same time.”
- “Doesn't break the mold with originality regarding game mechanics or story.”
music
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The music in the game has received high praise, with users consistently highlighting the quality of the soundtrack and its artistic integration.
- “The soundtrack and art are great!”
- “The soundtrack and art are great!”