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 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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81%

Audience ScoreBased on 16 reviews

humor5 positive mentions

The game features unique and creative humor that can be very entertaining and funny.
It offers a whimsical adventure with interesting gags and nods to other games.
The game is well-polished and provides a short but enjoyable experience.

Many levels feel empty and lack substance, leading to a boring experience.
The humor can be repetitive and relies on recycled jokes.
The game is considered overpriced for its short length and limited content.

humor
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The humor in the game is diverse and caters to various tastes, often providing a refreshing escape from overwhelming situations. Players find it consistently funny, with one game offering a more mature and edgy style compared to its counterpart. Overall, the humor is a standout feature that elicits significant laughter.
- “This game made me laugh so much, it's insane!”
- “Humor comes in many different varieties.”
- “Both games have the same humor, although Solar Panic is more mature and trashy.”
story
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
67%
The story is praised for its realism and engaging humor, offering a short but enjoyable experience that lasts about 1.5 hours if focused solely on the narrative. Players appreciate the clever references to other games, though some find the plot to be confusing yet entertaining.
- “You wouldn't believe how real the story is.”
- “The fast playthrough is around 1.5 hours, focusing solely on the story without exploring.”
- “Fast playthrough is around 1.5 hours (only doing story stuff and not exploring).”
- “That was a short and sweet game, but filled with awesome jokes, great nods to other games, and a confusing, yet entertaining story.”