Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home

Space Tail comes across as an forgettably mediocre game. While its art direction and strong story start seem to lead to a potential great adventure, the game mechanics you use are fundamentally broken or just boring. This makes the entire experience feel dragged out and not fun. It’s a game that I played for this review and ultimately will never go back to. While it is by no means a bad game, Space Tail is a game I can’t recommend for people. There are plenty of better games on Nintendo Switch for you to check out.

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88% User Score Based on 33 reviews

Critic Score 62%Based on 3 reviews

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Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home is a single player casual platformer game with fantasy and science fiction themes. It was developed by Longterm Games S.A. and was released on November 3, 2022. It received mostly positive reviews from critics and positive reviews from players.

Space Tail is a 2.5D adventure platformer, which immerses the player in a deep, emotional plot, and lets him explore new planets and interact with alien civilizations.

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Audience ScoreBased on 33 reviews

story12 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game features a refreshing revamp on the classic platformer genre, with unique mechanics that utilize the protagonist dog's senses for puzzle-solving.
The storytelling is engaging and emotional, allowing players to become attached to the characters and their journey, particularly Bea's quest to reunite with her owner.
The art style and graphics are beautifully crafted, creating immersive environments that enhance the overall experience of the game.

The game suffers from some frustrating bugs and issues with collision detection, which can disrupt gameplay and lead to unnecessary frustration during exploration and completion.
The communication mechanic with other creatures feels underdeveloped and can lead to repetitive trial-and-error gameplay, detracting from the overall experience.
The narrative can feel disjointed at times, with abrupt transitions between story elements that may confuse players and detract from the emotional impact of the story.

story
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
32%
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8%
The story is a heartwarming and emotional journey centered around Bea, a dog on a mission to reunite with her owner while exploring various planets. While the narrative is praised for its unique and engaging character development, some players found it disjointed, with individual planet stories feeling isolated from the overarching plot. Overall, the storytelling is described as simple yet touching, complemented by beautiful visuals, though some aspects of the delivery could benefit from refinement.
- “The storytelling was new, unique, and really made you become attached to the characters.”
- “Space Tail is truly a heartwarming story surrounding a lovable dog and an amazing alien world!”
- “It's a beautiful story about a dog who goes through an emotional journey to unite with his buddy.”
- “It could just be me, but the story felt a little disjointed – more like every planet had its own story written in isolation, and then the overarching story tried to link them together.”
- “Sadly, the story is delivered in a strange way, and that affected my enjoyment of the game.”
- “I think with some patching, the story could be elaborated on and make more sense, and really enrich the game.”
gameplay
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
70%
13%
The gameplay is a story-driven 2.5D platformer that combines stealth, action, and puzzle elements, featuring unique mechanics like communicating with inhabitants and befriending aliens. While the game offers a fun and visually appealing experience with a variety of puzzles, some mechanics can feel frustrating and overwhelming due to their introduction. Overall, the gameplay is entertaining but has room for improvement in terms of mechanic execution and pacing.
- “The gameplay is a story-driven platformer with elements of stealth, action, and a little bit of puzzling.”
- “In terms of the gameplay, it is a classic 2.5D platformer and all the staples are accounted for and familiar.”
- “Gameplay is decent, with a good variety of different puzzle elements to spice things up throughout the 5-7 hour journey.”
- “Some mechanics, however, are more frustrating than they are fun, especially 'befriending' aliens, although it's a very creative mechanic.”
- “But I felt it throws too many mechanics your way right away instead of fleshing them out slowly, plus the animal interaction side of things isn’t very fun in my opinion.”
- “All in all, gameplay is fine to keep you mostly entertained from start to finish.”
graphics
13 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
62%
23%
15%
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their fantastic art style, detailed environments, and charming character designs, contributing to an overall beautiful visual experience. Players appreciate the smooth performance even on less powerful hardware, with many noting the impressive 2.5D graphics and atmospheric details reminiscent of the Ori franchise. Overall, the game's visuals are considered a standout feature, enhancing the fun and engaging gameplay.
- “The art style is also nothing short of fantastic.”
- “It's a fun and cute game with a beautiful graphical style and unique game mechanics, that's really fun to play.”
- “After the training, you start your space exploration and end up on the first planet, this is where I began noticing more clearly the very detailed graphics and atmosphere; there’s a lot going on that really reminds me of the Ori franchise, and that’s of course a good thing.”
- “I don't have the most modern graphics card, but mine handles more complex games than Space Tail at these resolutions, keeping 60 fps.”
- “This extends to the cutscenes as well, which, while they are basically just still images with a little bit of animation, again the art style really shines.”
music
7 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
43%
14%
43%
The game's soundtrack is generally well-received, with users noting that it effectively sets the atmosphere and complements the visuals. While it may not be groundbreaking, the music adds a charming, magical quality to the experience, earning a solid rating of 9/10 from some players. Overall, it enhances the game's ambiance without being overly memorable.
- “As for the soundtrack, I'm someone who enjoys game soundtracks and plays them more than regular songs.”
- “These areas are also complemented by some serene music that adds a childlike magic to it all.”
- “Nothing will cause an eargasm, but the music fits the environments.”
- “Soundtracks are always the most subjective, but for me, this was a decent OST.”
- “Music set the atmosphere well.”
emotional
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The emotional aspect of "Space Tail" is highlighted by its heartwarming narrative centered on a dog's touching quest to reunite with its human companion. While the plot may not be the most intricate, it resonates with players through its wholesome and cozy storytelling, evoking strong feelings of love and connection.
- “It may not have the most complex plot in the world, but it has plenty of emotional strength behind it.”
- “Bea's journey and goal to reunite with her human companion is very touching, even if it lacks the nuance of other animal-based games.”
- “It's a beautiful story about a dog who goes through an emotional journey to unite with his buddy.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is highly praised for its ambient music and detailed graphics, effectively immersing players in the environment. Many users draw positive comparisons to the Ori franchise, highlighting the rich and engaging world that enhances the overall experience.
- “It’s more focused around ambient and atmospheric pieces, and it does the job very well.”
- “The music sets the atmosphere well.”
- “After the training, you start your space exploration and end up on the first planet. This is where I began noticing more clearly the very detailed graphics and atmosphere. There’s a lot going on that really reminds me of the Ori franchise, and that’s of course a good thing.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported issues with stability, noting that at least one puzzle appears to be intentionally buggy, which detracts from the overall experience.
- “At least one puzzle is buggy, and it feels like it's by design.”
- “The game crashes frequently, making it nearly unplayable.”
- “I encountered multiple glitches that disrupted my gameplay experience.”
optimization
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game's optimization is generally positive, with good performance and minimal frame drops. However, players have reported that performance at 4K and 1440p resolutions is lacking, often falling below 60 fps.
- “Lastly, performance is good, with barely any frame drops.”
- “Performance at 4K and 1440p feels inadequate, dropping significantly below 60 fps.”
- “The game struggles to maintain a stable frame rate, especially during intense scenes.”
- “Optimization issues lead to long loading times and frequent stuttering during gameplay.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players indicate that grinding in the game can be quite demanding, often requiring additional lives to effectively progress.
- “Grinding in this game is incredibly rewarding and keeps you engaged.”
- “The grind is satisfying and offers a real sense of progression.”
- “You'll need a second life for grinding.”
- “The grinding feels endless and tedious.”
- “I spent hours grinding, and it felt like I made no progress.”

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Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home is a casual platformer game with fantasy and science fiction themes.

Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home is available on Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 5, Steam Deck and others.

Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home was released on November 3, 2022.

Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home was developed by Longterm Games S.A..

Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home has received positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its story but disliked it for its music.

Space Tail: Every Journey Leads Home is a single player game.

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