Solar Panic: Utter Distress

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Solar Panic: Utter Distress is a single player action game with a comedy theme. It was developed by Barracuda Disaster and was released on January 28, 2020. It received neutral reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Solar Panic is a first-person comedy adventure game. Follow a true story that we made up and explore exotic places filled with funny and/or stupid encounters. Wield top-notch gadgets and meet weird and socially awkward characters as you stumble upon a SERIOUS mystery.

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87%

Audience ScoreBased on 38 reviews

humor19 positive mentions

graphics3 negative mentions

Unique and original blend of point-and-click adventure with absurdist humor that creates a memorable and amusing atmosphere.
Strong and entertaining voice acting with many humorous interactions and pop-culture references that keep players engaged.
Visually charming pixel-art style and distinctive, explorable levels filled with hidden easter eggs and collectibles.

The game is quite short with limited content and replay value, making it feel more like a well-polished short experience than a full game.
Humor and crude content can be polarizing or off-putting to some players, with some jokes feeling repetitive or immature.
Gameplay can be hindered by clunky controls, oversensitive camera, invisible walls, and occasional confusing or illogical puzzle design.

humor
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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5%
The humor in the game is often praised for its goofy, random, and pop-culture-referencing style that elicits genuine laughter and enjoyment, especially when played with friends. While many find its offbeat and absurd comedic writing highly amusing, some critique it as low-brow and lacking depth, seeing it more as a quirky but unpolished project. Overall, the humor is a key strength that resonates well with fans of unconventional and irreverent comedy.
- “It has so many references to real world movies, shows, people, events and places, it is really funny.”
- “A genuinely funny and goofy adventure which will leave a huge smile on your face.”
- “For most of the game I had a smile on my face and was often chuckling away at the antics on screen.”
- “It's not weird or interesting in an offbeat kind of way; it's just not funny.”
story
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
18%
64%
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The story is quirky, humorous, and somewhat confusing, focused more on entertaining interactions and fetch quests than a deep narrative. While not complex or critical to gameplay, it offers amusing content and playful commentary, making the brief, lighthearted experience enjoyable despite its simplicity and abrupt ending.
- “You are sent on a mission to locate and apprehend an infiltrator in the organization.”
- “During the story you will shoot people with tomatoes, run around trying to find a turd with your smellytron, shoot basketballs on the court, and try to find buried treasure to name a few.”
- “All you have to do is follow the plot and watch as jokes are kicking you in the face.”
- “There’s no real story, it’s just a sequence of amusing interactions with characters with a string of fetch quests.”
- “The story is a bit confusing and to be honest I can’t remember much about it.”
- “Story is short and ends abruptly, with no real combat systems or detailed mini-games, and limited assistance if you get stuck.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
13%
49%
38%
The graphics are generally crude and somewhat basic, often using stock assets, but their cartoon-like, raw art style effectively complements the game's bizarre and comic atmosphere. While not highly polished, the visuals contribute well to the overall tone.
- “Overall, the graphics fit the comic nature of the game.”
- “Graphics are pretty crude and may be largely stock assets, but they are used to great effect.”
- “And crude graphics, but that just adds to the bizarreness of the whole thing.”
- “Visuals are cartoon-like and have a raw feel to them.”
gameplay
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay features three large, visually distinctive levels each with unique elements, offering variety without requiring precision moves. Overall, it is well-received, earning high ratings for its engaging design.
- “The three fairly large levels are visually distinctive and have their own unique gameplay elements.”
- “It doesn’t really affect gameplay however as there are no precision moves to be made.”
music
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
67%
The music, likely composed from stock tracks without licensed songs, effectively complements the mood and tone of each game area, earning a solid 7/10 rating.
- “Music is possibly stock music and there are no licensed tracks, but all the tracks in the game totally suit the mood and tone of each area.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game offers an entertaining experience for about five hours but lacks substantial replay value, making it best suited for purchase during a sale.
- “It's a brash, colorful, politically incorrect game that will amuse for five hours but doesn't have much replay value.”
- “It only lasts five hours and there is minimal replay value, so I would definitely try to get it in a sale.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game's optimization is generally adequate but has some noticeable flaws that may affect performance or smoothness.

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Solar Panic: Utter Distress is a action game with comedy theme.

Solar Panic: Utter Distress is available on PC and Windows.

Solar Panic: Utter Distress was released on January 28, 2020.

Solar Panic: Utter Distress was developed by Barracuda Disaster.

Solar Panic: Utter Distress has received neutral reviews from players and neutral reviews from critics. Most players liked this game for its humor but disliked it for its story.

Solar Panic: Utter Distress is a single player game.

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