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Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus

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37%Game Brain Score
Most mentioned positive aspects:music, graphics
Most mentioned negative aspects:gameplay, story
56% User Score Based on 18 reviews

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About Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a single player shooter game. It was developed by Arkhouse Telegraph and was released on April 14, 2020. It received neutral reviews from players.

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a shameless 8-bit style clone of Shadow of the Colossus! You are Captain Navigator. Fight the evil minions of Planetus! Save Saturn! Save Galaxy!

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56%Audience ScoreBased on 18 reviews
music6 positive mentions
gameplay3 negative mentions
  • Unique and charming art style with impressive originality and weirdness that stands out.
  • Great music and atmosphere that enhance the immersive experience and emotional impact.
  • Varied gameplay with boss rushes, puzzles, and genre shifts, offering a generally rewarding challenge.
  • Heavy reliance on RNG and unfair difficulty spikes, especially in later boss fights, leading to frustration.
  • Clunky controls and awkward gameplay design, including problematic attacking mechanics and confusing exploration.
  • Poor game navigation, unclear directions, lack of map or trail, and time-consuming maze sections that disrupt pacing.

  • music

    12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 25% negative mentions

    The music is widely praised for its emotional impact, immersive atmosphere, and distinctive style, often elevating the overall experience despite some criticisms of short or repetitive loops. Many users express strong affection for the soundtrack, calling it a highlight alongside the art and ambience. Overall, the soundtrack consistently enhances the game's mood and immersion, making it a key and well-loved aspect.

    • “I am in romantic love with this game, it's so elevated by its music, art style, and melancholy ambience that it makes me feel things, and every minute of pain was worth it. Arkhouse, please upload 'Lullaby of Space' to YouTube with the rest of the soundtrack; it's such a touching tune.”
    • “The music is great and sets the mood, the visuals do just enough to make the game feel interestingly weird.”
    • “A great little game, good 8-bit music, and titan fights are fun; for the price, I can totally recommend the game.”
    • “The music tends to be on the short and badly looped side, which detracts from the overall experience.”
    • “There are many issues with the game, which is a shame because I really love the art and music.”
    • “The sound is very similar to the previous games, making it less unique, though an OST DLC would be appreciated.”

  • gameplay

    5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    40% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 60% negative mentions

    The gameplay of Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is highly unique and ambitious, blending various genres and styles such as boss rushes, shmups, and classic adventure elements. While some gameplay segments can be inconsistent, the constant variety and creativity keep the experience engaging and memorable.

    • “I thought it was a very unique experience, as with any other Arkhouse game, very ambitious and unapologetic in some ways, both in gameplay and narrative.”
    • “The music is great and sets the mood, the visuals do just enough to make the game feel interestingly weird, and the constant changing gameplay is great when it works and (usually) easily forgotten when it doesn't.”
    • “Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is basically an 8-bit clone of Shadow of the Colossus boss rush with gameplay elements from Legend of Zelda, shmups, and even one boss played like something out of Space Harrier.”
    • “Many gameplay elements; the game also changes genres.”
    • “It's unique, it's precious, and we can endure some mixed bag gameplay for it.”

  • graphics

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    75% positive mentions, 25% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's graphics feature a unique and distinctive art style that effectively conveys a weird, melancholic atmosphere, often blending unsettling imagery with emotional depth. Reviewers praise the visuals for enhancing immersion and complementing the mood, making the experience feel both memorable and artistically striking.

    • “I am in romantic love with this game; its art style and melancholy ambience make me feel deep emotions.”
    • “The visuals do just enough to make the game feel interestingly weird.”
    • “This developer has a unique art style so distinctive I can recognize it from a single screenshot.”

  • story

    4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    50% positive mentions, -25% neutral mentions, 75% negative mentions

    Saturn Quest features a compelling, philosophical, and cryptic story that keeps players guessing until the end, distinguishing it from other titles. However, its narrative complexity may leave some players unsure of the exact meaning. The game's design encourages exploration beyond simple boss rush mechanics, enhancing its puzzle-like storytelling.

    • “I want to give the game credit for having a compelling story that kept me guessing even at the very end; there is nobody else out there that makes the narrative quite as well as the Arkhouse - both philosophical and cryptic at the same time, to a point where I have almost no idea what he is trying to say, but I can tell there is something very deep.”
    • “I consider Saturn Quest a puzzle due to the fact I had to poke around (quite literally) to figure out how to defeat most bosses, and where to find the next one.”
    • “In my opinion, Saturn Quest should have been a boss rush game with no exploration.”
    • “I consider Saturn Quest a puzzle due to the fact I had to poke around (quite literally) to figure out how to defeat most bosses and where to find the next one.”
    • “Compared to previous titles like Mirage of Dragon, Saturn Quest is not too difficult to navigate as long as you are not skipping the dialogue.”

  • atmosphere

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    The game's atmosphere is praised for its great music and immersive experience, making it appealing to those who prioritize ambiance. However, gameplay and design issues may detract from overall enjoyment.

    • “Great music and atmosphere as always, clunky gameplay and game design as usual.”
    • “I'd recommend this game to anyone who has time to waste for the atmosphere and experience.”

  • emotional

    2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    100% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 0% negative mentions

    Users praise the game's emotional impact, highlighting its evocative music, art style, and melancholic atmosphere that deeply resonate with players. While some find moments challenging or frustrating, these experiences often blend feelings of pain, joy, and humor, making the emotional journey memorable and meaningful.

    • “Actually, I am in romantic love with this game. It's elevated by its music, art style, and melancholy ambience that it makes me feel things. Every minute of pain was worth it. Arkhouse, please upload 'Lullaby of Space' to YouTube with the rest of the soundtrack; it's such a touching tune.”
    • “A weird game made for weirdos like myself, I guess. I enjoyed it except for that last boss fight that made me cry, cringe, and laugh at the same time.”

  • monetization

    1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
    0% positive mentions, 0% neutral mentions, 100% negative mentions

    The monetization aspect isn't directly addressed in the reviews, but users express disappointment with the game deviating from its advertised Shadow of the Colossus-inspired theme, which may impact perceived value and satisfaction.

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Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a shooter game. Common tags for Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus include indie, 2d, aliens, pixel graphics, soundtrack and others.

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is available on PC and Windows.

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus was released on April 14, 2020.

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus was developed by Arkhouse Telegraph.

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus has received neutral reviews from players. Most players liked Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus for its music but disliked it for its gameplay.

Saturn Quest: Shadow of Planetus is a single player game.

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