Space Bar at the End of the Galaxy
- August 21, 2020
- Little Black Book Entertainment
In "Space Bar at the End of the Galaxy," play as Captain Leo Mancini, a witty space pirate planning a heist to escape Cicero Lunar Station after a failed encounter with the Imperial Fleet. Experience a thrilling plot with beautiful anime-style art, charming characters, and a groovy electronic soundtrack.
Reviews
- The game features decent writing and character development, making player choices impactful.
- The artwork is clean and the adult scenes, while limited, are entertaining and humorous.
- The game has a fun heist theme with a mix of sci-fi elements, providing an enjoyable experience overall.
- The game is very short and feels incomplete, lacking a proper ending and leaving players wanting more.
- Character animations and expressions are minimal, making the artwork feel static and less engaging.
- Many choices in the game feel inconsequential, leading to a sense of frustration with the decision-making process.
- story14 mentions
- 29 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
The story has received mixed reviews, with some players finding it entertaining yet generic, while others criticize its lack of immersion and coherence. Although the writing and dialogue have moments of believability, many feel the plot is unfinished and poorly executed, with a disappointing ending that seems designed to lead into a sequel. Overall, the narrative's potential is overshadowed by its inconsistencies and the feeling that it could have taken place in any setting, rather than the sci-fi backdrop it presents.
“Your choices determine how the story ends.”
“I enjoyed the music, artwork, background, and story.”
“Good story, dialogue, art, and decision making.”
“This is an unfinished story.”
“But with how awful the dialogue is in this story, I doubt the author even has an ending.”
“There is no reason for this story about con artists pulling heists to be taking place in space other than to market it as sci-fi.”
- graphics5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- -20 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The graphics are characterized by static artwork with limited animation and facial expressions, which detracts from emotional engagement. While the visuals are deemed decent, they lack the dynamism found in other games of the genre. Overall, the aesthetic appeals to some players, particularly those who enjoy the accompanying music and story.
“I enjoyed the music, artwork, background, and story.”
“The artwork is very static, which is the case for some of these types of games and not so for others.”
“And even though the artwork is pretty decent, it's very limited.”
“The artwork is not animated in any way, lacking enough facial expressions or slight changes to convey any emotion.”
“The artwork is very static, which is typical for some types of games but not for others.”
“Even though the artwork is pretty decent, it is very limited.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is well-received, complementing the artwork and storyline effectively, with players appreciating its coolness and overall contribution to the game's atmosphere.
“I enjoyed the music, artwork, background, and story.”
“Nice art, cool music, and a funny storyline.”
- humor2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is generally well-received, with users noting that the sex scenes are more comedic than serious, which adds to the overall enjoyment. The combination of nice art, cool music, and a funny storyline contributes to a lighthearted experience.
“For $6, it's not a bad visual novel; the sex scenes are more funny than anything else, and that's not a complaint.”
“Nice art, cool music, and a funny storyline.”
- gameplay1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 100 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a desire for a gameplay mechanic that allows them to name the captain within the storyline, indicating a preference for personalized experiences that enhance immersion.
- character development1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game features commendable character development within a short playtime, offering depth despite its brevity. However, players express frustration over the lack of background information on the various factions, which limits the overall understanding of the characters' motivations and context.
“The character development is impressive, especially considering the game's short runtime of less than two hours.”
“I appreciate the depth of character development, even if the game could provide more information about the various factions.”
“The game offers a rich exploration of character arcs that keeps you engaged throughout.”