Space Expedition

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Space Expedition is a single player casual platformer game with a horror theme. It was developed by Mobirate and was released on July 17, 2023. It received positive reviews from players.

Get ready for the adventure, put on your space suit and charge your jetpack!

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84%

Audience ScoreBased on 2,039 reviews

story153 positive mentions

monetization389 negative mentions

The game features good gameplay with interesting mechanics that create a suspenseful atmosphere.
The graphics are beautiful, and the retro pixel art style adds to the overall charm of the game.
The game has a compelling story that leaves players wanting more, with a 'to be continued' ending.

The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to disappointment.
Frequent unskippable ads interrupt gameplay, making the experience frustrating for many players.
The controls can be unresponsive at times, leading to frustrating moments during gameplay.

monetization
412 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization strategy of the game has received overwhelmingly negative feedback from users, primarily due to the excessive frequency and length of unskippable ads, often interrupting gameplay at critical moments. Many players expressed a willingness to pay for an ad-free experience, highlighting the disruptive nature of the ads as a major deterrent to enjoying the game. Overall, the intrusive ads significantly detract from the gameplay experience, leading to frustration and, in some cases, uninstallation.
- “I would gladly buy this game at a reasonable price if it contained no ads.”
- “Great story, great graphics, no ads.”
- “No ads made me want to actually pay for the next installment!”
- “The game itself is a fun little sci-fi horror, but the experience is heavily marred by repeated 20-30 second unskippable ads on death or loading a new area, combined with many death traps to ensure you spend more time waiting than playing.”
- “I would gladly pay a couple of dollars to play this game without ads and I hope the developers consider making that an option.”
- “The ads completely ruin the game, making it unplayable due to their frequency and the inability to skip them.”
story
245 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story has received mixed feedback, with many players appreciating its intriguing and immersive elements, but expressing disappointment over its brevity, often completing it in under an hour. While some found the narrative engaging and well-presented, others criticized it for being shallow or inconclusive, leaving them eager for a sequel or further development. Overall, the story is seen as a strong point, but its short length and lack of resolution have left players wanting more.
- “It has a story that draws you in by showing, not telling.”
- “The game's storyline is deep and impactful, with each level having a unique theme.”
- “Beautiful game, has good and diverse gameplay mechanics with good looking graphics and an amazing soundtrack, the story gives you a sense of wonder.”
- “A downside is that the story is too short.”
- “I completed the whole game in an hour, but I expected much more of the story to unfold.”
- “Wouldn't recommend downloading as the story is very shallow and short.”
gameplay
112 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay is generally praised for its interesting mechanics, simple controls, and engaging atmosphere, with many players enjoying the puzzle elements and pixelated graphics. However, a significant number of reviews express frustration over intrusive ads that disrupt the experience, often leading to a perception of the gameplay being too short or repetitive. Overall, while the gameplay is well-received, the frequent interruptions from ads detract from the overall enjoyment.
- “It features various and interesting game mechanics that add to the tension.”
- “Very beautifully designed game with very smooth mechanics and interesting gameplay.”
- “The game has great replay value and really benefits from the great level of variety in gameplay, as you progress you unlock new items and different interactable objects and enemies that appear which spice up the gameplay and atmosphere.”
- “But the gameplay is horrible.”
- “Unskippable ads that totally interfere with the gameplay.”
- “It is very short and many parts of the gameplay feel repetitive and leave you wishing for more variety.”
graphics
105 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received widespread acclaim, with many users praising the beautiful retro pixel art, atmospheric effects, and overall aesthetic appeal. The visuals are described as stunning, with a nostalgic charm that enhances the gameplay experience, while the sound design complements the graphics effectively. Despite some minor criticisms regarding controls and occasional glitches, the overall impression is that the graphics significantly contribute to the game's immersive and engaging atmosphere.
- “The graphics are also very beautiful: the effects and high-bit graphics are among the best I’ve seen in a mobile game.”
- “Beautiful pixel art graphics with lights and particle effects, mysterious story.”
- “Graphically speaking alone this game is stunning, but with the addition of the great sounds and intriguing story, it becomes an even more enjoyable adventure, from the beginning to the end.”
- “I don't like this pixelated graphics but the game is excellent.”
- “Also, graphical glitches show up on the Nvidia Shield tablet.”
- “At least the graphics are better than Unity.”
atmosphere
57 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its stunning graphics, immersive sound design, and a sense of dread reminiscent of classic titles like Metroid and Half-Life. Many players appreciate the game's ability to create a foreboding and engaging environment, although some express frustration with intrusive ads that disrupt the experience. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature, enhancing the gameplay and storytelling.
- “The atmosphere of the game reminisces the dread in the Metroid games; you get anxious about what lies beyond the darkness.”
- “Outstanding game, it has an incredible atmosphere, is multi-language, super fun and challenging enough to get you engaged; you guys did an amazing job!”
- “The atmosphere of this game is so ominous and adds so much depth to the experience.”
- “I enjoyed this but the massive amount of adverts ruin it, taking any amount of atmosphere the game brilliantly builds and destroying it.”
- “The ads really spoil the moody atmosphere and I can't find a way to pay money to make it stop.”
music
34 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is generally praised for its quality, atmosphere, and ability to enhance the overall experience, with many reviewers highlighting its beautiful and immersive qualities. However, some players noted the absence of background music during gameplay, which could have added to the ambiance, and expressed frustration with intrusive and loud ads that disrupt the listening experience. Overall, while the soundtrack is well-received, the frequent ads detract from the enjoyment of the music.
- “Beautiful game, has good and diverse gameplay mechanics with good looking graphics and an amazing soundtrack, the story gives you a sense of wonder.”
- “Great soundtrack that really sets the mood.”
- “Its got amazing gameplay, gorgeous pixel art and superb music and sound effects, this is a 10/10 game.”
- “Since there's no background music, the ads are really jarringly loud, and they're very frequent.”
- “But also there's no background music, which is a shame.”
- “The music is glitched and won't play unless you hit.”
replayability
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's replayability is mixed; while some players appreciate the variety in gameplay and the potential for unlocking new items and experiences, others find it too short and linear, leading to limited replay value.
- “Actually was kind of scary and had a replay value for the true ending.”
- “The game has great replay value and really benefits from the great level of variety in gameplay. As you progress, you unlock new items and different interactable objects and enemies that appear, which spice up the gameplay and atmosphere.”
- “My only complaint is that it's too short and there's no replayability.”
- “Great and gorgeous game, but it's too short and there is no replayability.”
- “Not much for replay value and very linear overall.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players appreciate the emotional depth of the game, particularly the impact of having two endings that enhance the feeling of choice and connection to the character, despite minimal dialogue. However, some users have expressed frustration with control issues that detract from their overall experience.
- “I really liked how there were two endings; it made me feel like I had a choice.”
- “With so little dialogue, it made me feel very connected to the character.”
stability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game has been noted for its stability issues, with users reporting buggy controls and graphical glitches, particularly on the Nvidia Shield tablet.
- “Great game, but the controls are kind of buggy.”
- “Graphical glitches show up on the Nvidia Shield tablet.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game features impressive graphics and runs smoothly, enhancing the overall experience despite the inherent challenges of the platforming genre.
- “This game has lovely graphics and runs smoothly, making the experience enjoyable without frustrating interruptions.”
- “The optimization in this game is impressive, allowing for seamless gameplay and stunning visuals.”
- “I appreciate how well-optimized the game is; it runs flawlessly even on lower-end systems.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is noted to be brief yet effective, with players finding it amusing despite some uncertainty about the silliness of certain ideas. Overall, the game is well-received, with a desire for more levels in future updates.
- “It's very short but very funny. The silly ideas really add to the charm, and overall the game is pretty good. I would love to see more levels in the next update.”