Space Between Worlds

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Space Between Worlds is a single player action game. It was developed by 4hStudioLab and was released on July 30, 2018. It received very positive reviews from players.

Did you ever pay attention to the importance of space? Space Between Worlds is a short puzzle game that expresses the concept of proximity and lets the player interpret the context and arc of the story.

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emotional37 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

The game offers a deeply moving and emotional experience, effectively conveying complex themes of life through simple mechanics and visuals.
Its minimalist design and emotive soundtrack create a powerful atmosphere that resonates with players, making it a unique and reflective journey.
Despite its short length, the game successfully prompts players to contemplate their own lives and relationships, making it a worthwhile experience.

Some players found the gameplay mechanics to be underdeveloped and the puzzles overly simplistic, leading to a lack of challenge.
The audio quality has been criticized, with some users noting that it detracts from the overall experience.
The game's brevity left some players wanting more content and complexity, feeling that it could have explored its themes in greater depth.

emotional
37 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game is widely praised for its ability to evoke deep emotions through minimalistic design, using simple shapes and colors to convey complex themes of relationships and life's challenges. Players report a range of emotional responses, from contemplation to tears, highlighting its effectiveness in creating a touching and relatable experience despite its simplicity. Overall, it is regarded as a powerful, artistic journey that resonates on a personal level.
- “A touching story that uses only moving squares, colors, and music to express emotions and relationships.”
- “Great concept and heavy emotional implications, and all it took was a couple of colorful squares to convey the message.”
- “It's a very emotional game about life, and what you're going to experience during it.”
music
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
56%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its emotive and atmospheric qualities, effectively enhancing the player's experience and conveying deep emotions through minimalistic compositions. While many reviewers appreciate the intentionality and grounding nature of the soundtrack, some note issues with audio quality, describing it as tinny or unpolished. Overall, the music is seen as a significant strength, complementing the game's abstract storytelling and adding depth to its themes.
- “The emotive soundtrack – the game incorporates real-life sounds to transport you into different stages of life; these familiar sounds ground the abstract journey, making each transition feel real and deeply personal.”
- “The atmospheric music was outstanding, enhancing the enjoyment of every minute spent.”
- “A short journey through life, with lovely music to accompany it.”
- “The background music sounds strangely tinny, like it's being played through bad speakers.”
- “5 minutes of bland saccharine social commentary set to generic piano music.”
- “This is like....it's like, 'hey, let's make a half-assed thing with significantly less gameplay than any Atari 2600 game, but we'll put some atmospheric music over it and slap in some poetic title cards and people will think it's deeeeep.' That's what this is.”
story
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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56%
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The game presents a minimalist yet profound narrative conveyed through simple shapes, colors, and music, effectively exploring themes of life, death, and human relationships. Despite its brief playtime of 5-10 minutes, players find the storytelling impactful and emotionally resonant, showcasing that a compelling story can emerge from simplicity. While some critiques focus on the game's audio and puzzle mechanics, the overall consensus highlights its ability to evoke deep feelings and reflections on existence.
- “A touching story that uses only moving squares, colors, and music to express emotions and relationships.”
- “Tells a long and meaningful story about how you eventually fall into the deep pit of death and nothingness.”
- “Way deeper than I thought it would be... the kind of game that you have to play more than once to pick up on a few things... amazing storytelling in such a short game.”
- “The whole story is told through shapes, colors, and sounds.”
- “It's actually one of those artsy minimalist framework templates for a story of a lifetime, told in minimalist stages that boil down to being in the correct position relating to the stage's title.”
- “But the audio is so irritably bad that it loses every point it earns by using the 'emotional deep story' cheat.”
gameplay
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
46%
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The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and minimalist design, allowing players to engage with deep emotional themes without complex mechanics. While it can be completed in under 10 minutes, the experience is enriched by a lovely soundtrack and meaningful interactions, making it appealing for achievement hunters and those seeking a poignant narrative. However, some critics feel it lacks depth compared to traditional games, suggesting it may come off as superficial despite its artistic intentions.
- “The gameplay is simple but with deep meanings.”
- “Very interesting gameplay, tells an emotional story of life about space and the interaction between individuals.”
- “The gameplay is very casual, and the game can be finished within 10 minutes.”
- “This is like....it's like, 'hey, let's make a half-assed thing with significantly less gameplay than any Atari 2600 game, but we'll put some atmospheric music over it and slap in some poetic title cards and people will think it's deep.' That's what this is.”
- “Gameplay consists of guiding a shape across a plain white space and moving it to where it belongs, a message that runs deeper than merely solving the puzzle, but still manages to make its point with crystal clarity.”
graphics
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
12%
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The graphics of the game are described as minimalist and simplistic, often compared to basic flash games, featuring basic shapes and a lack of detailed artwork. Despite this, some reviewers appreciate the art style for its relatability and the way it complements the game's deeper narrative, suggesting that meaningful storytelling can outweigh the need for advanced graphics. Overall, the visuals are seen as a deliberate choice that enhances the game's emotional impact rather than detracting from it.
- “The graphics are bare bones, but there is a nice melody that plays throughout and some of the scenes have background sound effects that help set the mood.”
- “Very short game with simplistic graphics, but very well executed - including a deeper meaning and quite intense moments.”
- “This proves you can make a good story game without fancy graphics.”
- “On the technical merits that all video games on PC must be measured by, this is a lazy, minimalist 2D affair with graphics that make Flash games look advanced.”
- “It has basically no artwork, just blocks, circles, and shapes.”
replayability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Reviewers suggest that while the game concludes satisfactorily, its replayability could be enhanced with more scenarios and greater puzzle complexity.
- “The game would achieve stronger replay value with additional scenarios and increased puzzle complexity, but it finishes on a good note.”
- “Once you've completed the main storyline, there's little incentive to replay it.”
- “The lack of varied endings makes it hard to justify multiple playthroughs.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is both hilarious and thought-provoking, striking a balance that enhances the overall experience.
- “Hilarious but thoughtful at the same time...”
- “The humor is sharp and clever, making every moment enjoyable.”
- “I found myself laughing out loud at the witty dialogue and absurd situations.”
atmosphere
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highlighted by its outstanding music, which significantly enhances the overall experience. However, some users feel that the reliance on atmospheric elements, such as music and poetic title cards, detracts from the gameplay quality, leading to a perception of superficial depth.
- “The atmospheric music was outstanding, enhancing the enjoyment of every minute spent.”

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Space Between Worlds is a action game.

Space Between Worlds is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Space Between Worlds was released on July 30, 2018.

Space Between Worlds was developed by 4hStudioLab.

Space Between Worlds has received very positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its emotional but disliked it for its gameplay.

Space Between Worlds is a single player game.

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