Saturn

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Saturn is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Ninsar Games and was released on November 15, 2024. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Saturn is a single-player tactical RPG set in 2062, where a mysterious signal causes AI machines to rebel across the Solar System. Players must defend Earth and connect with robots on Saturn's moons to stop an impending apocalypse within three days. Featuring a compelling plot and appealing visuals, it offers an immersive journey through futuristic space exploration.

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64%

Audience ScoreBased on 80 reviews

story8 positive mentions

optimization3 negative mentions

The game is free, making it accessible for point-and-click fans to try without any financial risk.
The visuals and art design are appealing, contributing to an interesting atmosphere and setting.
The game features a variety of character backgrounds, exploration elements, and a unique combat system that combines real-time and turn-based mechanics.

The game suffers from pacing and direction issues, with unclear objectives and potential softlocks if actions are taken out of order.
There are significant control and UI problems, including no key rebinding, lack of a map, and cumbersome inventory management.
The combat system is criticized for being tedious and unengaging, with a lack of depth and variety in enemy encounters.

story
33 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
24%
67%
9%
The game's story has received mixed reviews, with some players appreciating its depth and well-written dialogue, while others find it predictable and trivial. Many users noted frustrating bugs that hindered quest progression, detracting from the overall experience. Despite these issues, the atmosphere and character development were highlighted as strong points, suggesting that the story has potential but requires improvements and fixes to fully engage players.
- “Saturn is one of the best turn-based, choices matter, story-driven RPG games I have played since Shadowrun.”
- “The story is not one of the ones everyone is using and brings life to the game, making it feel very genuine. I can't wait to continue watching the story and character growth.”
- “The story and dialogue are the highlights; the RPG elements are generally too good for such a small game.”
- “I want to say 'there is no plot', but there is one... yet it's trivial like breathing. I don't even know if it's worth not spoiling you such a story that you probably have already seen in many other games and films.”
- “I can't believe artists put so much effort into their design, world building, storytelling, etc., then let an incompetent keypuncher set it all on fire so that nearly nobody will bother past the intro.”
- “The bugs were somewhat frustrating (some bugged dialogs, some quest descriptions not showing).”
gameplay
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
21%
58%
21%
Gameplay is a mixed bag, featuring a unique blend of real-time and turn-based combat mechanics that some players find engaging, while others criticize it as clunky and simplistic. The point-and-click elements are noted for their neatness, but the lack of essential features like a hot spot key detracts from the experience. Overall, while the combat system has its merits, many players express frustration with the overall gameplay loop, which fails to maintain interest or engagement.
- “Brilliant mechanic!”
- “The combat system is a standout, employing a tactical time-slow mechanic where enemies move only when you do.”
- “If you enjoy sci-fi games with deep world-building and clever combat mechanics, this one is worth keeping an eye on!”
- “Likewise, it boasts point-and-click mechanics but fails to provide the most basic hot spot key.”
- “Frustration comes easily and naturally, especially when the rest of the gameplay loops do not manage to support a sense of interest or engagement whatsoever.”
- “The majority of the gameplay will be spent exploring and fighting - both equally disappointing.”
graphics
10 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
70%
30%
The graphics of the game are generally praised for their aesthetic appeal and art style, evoking nostalgia for classic gaming. Many reviewers highlight the visuals as a strong point, complemented by good audio design, although some express disappointment with other aspects of the game. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the experience, enhancing the storytelling and RPG elements.
- “Overall graphics and audio are good.”
- “Great artwork, pretty decent storyline.”
- “The graphics and the RPG elements are good.”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
75%
The music in the game is described as unimpressive and lacking, with some users noting that while the sound design and soundtrack are on point, the overall experience is marred by poor narrative and gameplay elements. Despite the aesthetic appeal, the music fails to elevate the game, contributing to a sense of boredom.
- “The music is good.”
- “The idea is nice, the aesthetics and visuals are also very good, and the sound design (effects and soundtrack) is on point.”
- “The game is severely lacking in music, which makes the experience feel empty.”
- “There is a noticeable absence of engaging music, leaving the gameplay feeling dull.”
- “The soundtrack is minimal and uninspired, failing to enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.”
atmosphere
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The atmosphere of the game is generally praised for its unique and pleasant qualities, effectively complementing the story and environment. Players appreciate the futuristic setting that subtly references contemporary elements, creating a charming experience despite some criticisms of the plot's dullness.
- “The story works well and the environment suits the atmosphere.”
- “A very unusual universe with a pleasant atmosphere.”
- “Lovely futuristic atmosphere with hints of our time.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
100%
The game's optimization is generally praised, with fast location loading and smooth movement even on lower-spec systems. However, the user interface is less effective on touchscreens, requiring excessive clicks due to the lack of mouse-over and drag functionalities.
- “Unexpectedly well optimized, locations load fast and there's no stuttering when moving, despite my specs being lower than required.”
- “The UI is optimized for touchscreens but requires too many clicks, as it doesn't utilize mouse-overs or mouse drags effectively.”
- “The game suffers from poor optimization, leading to frequent frame drops and long loading times.”
- “Despite the potential of the game, the optimization issues make it frustrating to play, with lag and unresponsive controls.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players criticize the game's grinding mechanics, describing them as tedious and unfulfilling, contributing to an overall lack of engagement in its roguelike and RPG elements.
- “This game fails at everything it attempts: a weak roguelike, a tedious adventure-quest, and a shallow RPG.”
- “The grinding in this game feels endless and unfulfilling, making progress a chore rather than an achievement.”
- “I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which made the gameplay feel monotonous and boring.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is highlighted by its clever mechanics that allow for amusing interactions, such as dodging bullets and orchestrating chain reactions that pit enemies against one another, making gameplay both strategic and entertaining.
- “This makes dodging bullets and setting up hilarious chain reactions, like turning enemies against each other, both strategic and wildly entertaining.”
- “The witty dialogue and absurd situations had me laughing out loud throughout the entire game.”
- “I love how the game blends humor with gameplay, making even the most intense moments feel lighthearted and fun.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
50%
Players highlight a strong sense of replayability, noting that different choices can lead to varied outcomes, enhancing the overall experience. Many reviewers affirm that the game encourages multiple playthroughs.
- “There is quite a lot of replayability as things may unfold differently depending on your actions.”
- “The game offers good replayability!”
- “Quite a lot of replayability as things may unfold differently depending on your actions.”