So Long Earth

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So Long Earth is a single player casual action adventure game. It was developed by Ed Farage and was released on April 15, 2016. It received neutral reviews from players.

So Long Earth is an action puzzle platformer designed to tell the story of Dominique Fayar, a french mafia member who found refuge in space after Earth's destruction.

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59%

Audience ScoreBased on 22 reviews

music5 positive mentions

grinding3 negative mentions

The hand-drawn art style and immersive soundtrack create a beautiful and unique atmosphere.
The game features interesting puzzles and a variety of worlds to explore, providing engaging gameplay.
The developers have shown dedication by making the game free, allowing more players to experience it.

The controls are unresponsive and often lead to frustrating gameplay, making it difficult to progress.
There are significant technical issues, including lack of resolution options and poor performance on PC.
The game feels unfinished and lacks clear instructions, leading to confusion about gameplay mechanics.

graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate the unique hand-drawn aesthetic and immersive art style, others criticize the low quality and lack of customization options. Overall, the visuals are seen as decent but lacking in technical polish and flexibility.
- “To my surprise it wasn't at all, and I thought cool - love the aesthetic, like the idea - it looks pretty good to me.”
- “With a really nice bleak and washed art style (in a good way) and a super immersive musical score, that at times, sounds like it could have been recorded by an actual orchestra.”
- “Love the art style and soundtrack.”
- “There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customize the graphics settings.”
- “There's no way for gamers to try to improve the low quality graphics.”
- “On the upside, the hand-drawn artwork isn't so offensive it will put gamers off; it's not hand-drawn art, but there are a lot of basic requirements that any game must satisfy that this game doesn't.”
gameplay
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
38%
24%
38%
The gameplay has received mixed feedback, with some praising the beautiful visuals and level design, while others criticize it for being repetitive and lacking control tips. Although the music and sound effects are well-received, improvements in gameplay mechanics and controls are needed to enhance the overall experience.
- “The music is another piece of art, nice match between the gameplay and story; the sound effects are funny sometimes.”
- “Now we're getting to the gameplay, and firstly the world design is amazing.”
- “I like the game enough, but the gameplay ends up being really repetitive.”
- “I bet the devs are artists, the visual art, level design & theme are beautiful but the control, gameplay, and lack of control tips still need improvements.”
- “Really boring gameplay.”
- “I like the game enough but the gameplay ends up being really repetitive.”
story
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's story is described as a mix of space exploration and survival elements, but it lacks coherence, leaving some players confused about its narrative direction. However, others appreciate the engaging main storyline, enhanced by beautiful artwork and music, with the plot unfolding as players interact with various characters across different ships.
- “This game has a lot of great artwork in it, a lovely story and great music.”
- “It has a really interesting story.”
- “The main story line seems to continue when you go to new ships and speak to people.”
- “Is this about space exploration, survival, story-driven, puzzle-platformer - so many things happening, and none of them at the same time.”
- “I don't get it, why this was chosen as a story device, or whatever you want to call it.”
- “The main storyline seems to continue when you go to new ships and speak to people.”
music
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
17%
The music in the game is highly praised for its immersive quality and orchestral feel, complementing the game's art style and narrative effectively. Reviewers appreciate the soundtrack as a significant artistic element that enhances the overall experience, alongside the engaging sound effects. Overall, the combination of music and visuals creates a captivating atmosphere that resonates with players.
- “With a really nice bleak and washed art style (in a good way) and a super immersive musical score that at times sounds like it could have been recorded by an actual orchestra.”
- “The music is another piece of art, a nice match between the gameplay and story, and the sound effects are funny sometimes.”
- “It's a beautiful game with a very immersive soundtrack; I traveled so far through some worlds and I see the progression in the difficulty of the puzzles.”
grinding
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring significant time investment or additional lives to progress effectively.
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere in "So Long Earth" is characterized by a consistently weird, tense, and dark tone that sets the mood from the very beginning of the game.
- “So Long, Earth creates a sort of weird, tense, and dark atmosphere from the very start of the game.”
- “So Long Earth creates a sort of weird, tense, and dark atmosphere from the very start of the game.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
300%
The humor in the game is primarily conveyed through amusing sound effects that complement the gameplay and narrative, enhancing the overall experience.
- “The sound effects are funny at times, adding a delightful layer to the gameplay experience.”
- “The humor in the dialogue is clever and keeps the game engaging.”
- “I love how the game uses humor to lighten the mood during intense moments.”