Space Court

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Space Court is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Uphill Promise and was released on June 25, 2020. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Space Court is a dialogue-based Choose-Your-Own-Adventure game where you play as a judge for a court of crazy aliens from different species. As you navigate branching storylines, your reputation shifts based on your rulings and relationships with each alien. Your ultimate goal is to uncover their motives and achieve your true ending, whether it be maintaining peace or letting chaos ensue.

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98%

Audience ScoreBased on 154 reviews

humor49 positive mentions

replayability3 negative mentions

Space Court is a charming and funny game with well-written dialogue and memorable characters, making it a delightful experience.
The game offers meaningful choices that impact the story, providing a sense of replayability despite its short length.
With its engaging humor and unique premise of being a space judge, the game delivers a fun and entertaining experience in about an hour.

The game is very short, typically taking only about an hour to complete, which may leave players wanting more content.
There are limited quality of life features, such as no manual saves or options to skip dialogue, which can hinder replayability.
Some players found the humor and gameplay repetitive after a few playthroughs, leading to a less engaging experience over time.

humor
50 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
98%
6%
The humor in the game is widely praised for its clever writing, charming characters, and laugh-out-loud dialogue, making it a delightful experience that doesn't overstay its welcome. Players appreciate the absurdist and surreal elements, which effectively parody sci-fi tropes while maintaining a light-hearted tone. However, some users noted the game's brevity, wishing for more content despite the humor being consistently enjoyable throughout.
- “A charming choose-your-own-adventure with quirky, well-written characters and hilarious dialogue options.”
- “Brilliant, hilarious dialogue; no game has ever made me laugh so much.”
- “The story skillfully parodies common sci-fi tropes and is full of absurdist humor; I had a lot of fun playing through it.”
- “Even at 50% off, the game was too short and the jokes were not funny.”
- “The humor fell flat and felt forced, making it hard to enjoy the experience.”
- “I expected more laughs, but the jokes were stale and unoriginal.”
story
19 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
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The story in the game is engaging and humorous, featuring a unique premise where players assume the role of a space court judge, with choices that significantly impact the narrative's direction. While the game is relatively short, it offers a variety of outcomes and clever parodies of sci-fi tropes, making it a fun and replayable experience. Many players express a desire for more content, indicating that the quality of the story exceeds expectations for its price.
- “The story skillfully parodies common sci-fi tropes and is full of absurdist humor; I had a lot of fun playing through it.”
- “What's notable though, is that the choices in this game actually do make a difference; the story can develop in radically different ways depending on what you do.”
- “This is a well-written story that does a great job of not taking itself too seriously and not wearing out its welcome.”
- “Its more of a story than a game.”
- “I only wish there was more than 1 week of story.”
- “Its fun diversion a short game that made me laugh sadly though its s short diversion making you want more story.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its fantastic 8-bit and chip music style, perfectly complementing the light-hearted atmosphere and enhancing the overall experience. However, players have noted potential copyright issues when streaming, as the music can lead to copyright strikes. Overall, the catchy and upbeat soundtrack contributes significantly to the game's charm and appeal.
- “The soundtrack is fantastic.”
- “The upbeat background music fits the light-hearted atmosphere of the game.”
- “A charming, goofy game with distinctive characters and music I keep humming.”
- “Don't stream with the music playing or you'll get copy struck!”
- “A fun game I uploaded my gameplay to YouTube and it got blocked and lucky not to get a copyright strike because of the awful music.”
- “The music in this game will get you a copyright strike.”
graphics
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game are characterized by a bright and colorful pixel aesthetic, which, while low-resolution, effectively highlights the uniqueness of various characters. Many reviewers appreciate the charming old-school visuals, noting that they contribute positively to the overall experience despite the game's brevity and simplicity. Overall, the graphics receive a mixed but generally favorable reception, with some ratings around 7/10.
- “The graphics are bright and colorful.”
- “The outcome is a really satisfying but short experience with awesome characters and charming pixel graphics.”
- “Wonderfully written, gorgeous and evocative old-school graphics.”
- “It's okay for a game to be short and cheap and have bad graphics but still be fun.”
- “Graphics are low-resolution, but still manage to highlight the uniqueness of each species.”
- “Graphics are what they are.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players find it highly replayable due to clever writing and multiple outcomes, others note that its short length limits replay value after a few playthroughs. Many appreciate the low cost and entertaining content, suggesting that it offers decent replayability for its price. However, some players feel that once the game is completed a couple of times, the novelty may wear off.
- “The writing is clever and just clichéd enough without being predictable; the characters are on point and it has great replayability.”
- “A really cute and funny little game about being a space judge with decent replayability.”
- “The game isn’t that replayable, and after finishing it once or twice, you get an idea of how the other outcomes will turn out.”
- “Only about an hour of content; maybe slightly replayable, but just fine for a buck or two.”
- “This also provides some replay value, as there is an 'optimal' ending that you probably won't be able to get in your first playthrough.”
gameplay
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is primarily a visual novel format, lasting under an hour, where players read text and make occasional choices. While the experience is enjoyable and allows for multiple playthroughs with different endings, the core gameplay mechanics remain largely the same throughout. Some users noted issues with music copyright during gameplay uploads, but this did not detract from their overall enjoyment of the game.
- “In terms of gameplay mechanics, Space Court follows the usual visual novel approach: you read text, and occasionally get to make a choice.”
- “I played through it multiple times and while the endings are ultimately different, the gameplay is almost identical.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's basically a visual novel, and it's less than an hour long, but it's a fun enough little romp.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is characterized by a light-hearted vibe, enhanced by upbeat background music that complements the overall experience.
- “The upbeat background music fits the light-hearted atmosphere of the game.”
- “The haunting sound design and eerie visuals create an immersive and unsettling atmosphere.”
- “The vibrant colors and whimsical art style contribute to a charming and inviting atmosphere.”