Space Expedition

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Discover new locations, solve puzzles, evade the traps, fight monsters, operate machines and pilot spaceships in a good old pixel-art atmosphere! You'll have to be smart to complete quests, witty to escape danger, attentive to overcome obstacles and brave to fight the enemy in a open combat.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

89%

Audience ScoreBased on 56 reviews

gameplay5 positive mentions

The game features charming pixel graphics and a nice range of mechanics that reward exploration.
It offers a fun and engaging platforming experience with solid controls and a captivating atmosphere.
As a free game, it provides a short but enjoyable experience, making it a great option for casual play.

The game is quite short, with many players finishing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of replay value.
Some mechanics, like the jetpack, are frustrating and can detract from the overall experience.
There are issues with achievement tracking and unclear instructions, which can lead to frustration for players.

gameplay
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
42%
33%
25%
The gameplay of "genopanic" is praised for its engaging mechanics, beautiful pixel graphics, and a strong sense of intensity, making it a fun experience overall. Players appreciate the variety of mechanics introduced throughout the game, which keeps the gameplay fresh and interesting, although some find it a bit basic at times. The combination of solid mechanics, rewarding exploration, and a captivating atmosphere contributes to a well-rounded gameplay experience.
- “Great gameplay, fun graphics, and a nice sense of intensity.”
- “Fun game with beautiful pixel graphics, a nice range of mechanics, and rewards exploration.”
- “The changes in mechanics across levels keep the game very engaging.”
- “Gameplay-wise, it's basically a room-based platformer with a fixed camera that only moves when we transition from one room to another.”
- “From time to time, we get a new mechanic, even if it's just for a very short time, like in one room or screen.”
- “Neutral - very basic, even with solid mechanics, felt way too barebones for me.”
music
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
83%
8%
8%
The music in the game is widely praised for its high quality and retro feel, enhancing the overall experience with its engaging and ambient design. Players appreciate how the soundtrack complements the game's art style and narrative, creating a captivating atmosphere that draws them in. While some note the challenge of making ambient music memorable, many find it effective and immersive, contributing positively to the game's emotional impact.
- “Very fun game, loved the music and the art style; they both had a very retro feel.”
- “This is truly a great game with a great art style and story. I enjoyed playing the whole game blindly for a video; it has a great ambiance and music you can get lost in.”
- “The subtle music and lighting differences in each area give each chapter a unique feel, and I was actually pretty surprised with how the combination of lighting and mystery made the latter chapters quite scary.”
- “The subtle music and lighting differences in each area give each chapter a unique feel, and I was actually pretty surprised with how the combination of lighting (or lack thereof) and mystery that had been built up made the latter chapters actually a fair bit scary.”
story
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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25%
The story of the game is generally well-received, described as engaging yet not overly complex, allowing players to enjoy the immersive atmosphere and audiovisual elements. While some players noted minor frustrations with certain gameplay obstacles, the overall narrative and art style contribute positively to the experience, leaving many eager for a continuation.
- “What I got was a great story, reasonable difficulty, great animation and music, and thoughtful level design.”
- “What I liked about the story is that it wasn't too in-depth, but it was well done.”
- “This is truly a great game with a great art style and story. I enjoyed playing the whole game blindly for a video; it has a great ambience and music you can get lost in.”
- “From some unfair obstacles that lie in wait for us, till we move to the certain room, unaware of what may happen. These, in my opinion, were not required to be in this game and just annoy me as they tend to cut from the immersion, to more clever, atmospheric scripted sections that build immersion in the player who consumes this story.”
- “However, you can still enjoy the game if you don't care about the story and just focus on absorbing the audiovisual side of things. If that's the case, you've found the right place, as this game is beautiful.”
- “I guess that's a story.”
graphics
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
73%
27%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their beautiful pixel art style and retro aesthetic, contributing to an engaging atmosphere that enhances gameplay. Reviewers appreciate the cute animations and the overall visual appeal, which, combined with the sound design, creates an immersive experience. Despite its simplicity, the graphics effectively support the game's themes and mechanics, making it enjoyable and visually captivating.
- “Fun game with beautiful pixel graphics, a nice range of mechanics, and rewards exploration.”
- “Very fun game, loved the music and the art style; they both had a very retro feel.”
- “It is a pretty simple 2D adventure game, but it is made with love; the animations and art style are very cute.”
- “The graphics are quite underwhelming, lacking detail and polish, which detracts from the overall experience.”
- “While the game has a charming art style, the low-resolution textures and simplistic character models make it feel outdated.”
- “The visual effects are minimal, and the environments feel empty and uninspired, failing to immerse players in the game's world.”
atmosphere
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
75%
25%
The game's atmosphere is generally praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, creating a cozy yet mysterious environment that enhances the exploration of a space station after a catastrophe. While some players find certain obstacles detracting from immersion, the overall experience is enriched by clever scripted sections and surprising horror elements, making it particularly appealing to sci-fi fans.
- “Nice, cozy, mysterious atmosphere.”
- “The idea of exploring a space station where some catastrophe has taken place is already enthralling enough, but this game, despite its simple graphical style (a style that I actually really like), takes that idea and adds some great atmosphere and surprising (but very welcome) horror elements.”
- “Solid mechanics, great atmosphere, collectibles!”
- “Pretty simple but has a decent atmosphere.”
- “I like the atmosphere, but the overall mechanics are really sharp.”