Space to Grow
- August 13, 2021
- Metasepia Games
Get on Steam"Space to Grow" is a narrative-driven simulation game where players assume the role of Jack, a new parent and leader of a space colony. Navigate relationships between different factions, including a megacorp, fellow colonists, and maverick farmers, while raising your daughter from infancy to adulthood. Parenting decisions are based on modern child psychology and research, with 150,000 words of interactive dialogue leading to one of four endings. Customize your experience with various parenting options and dialogue choices.
Reviews
- The game features a rich and engaging story about parenting, farming, and community life on an alien world, with many heartwarming and emotional moments.
- Players appreciate the depth of choices that affect the narrative and character dynamics, making each playthrough feel unique and impactful.
- The graphics, music, and writing are charming and enjoyable, contributing to an immersive experience that resonates with players.
- Some players feel that certain characters, like Kelly, could have been developed further, leaving them wanting more depth in the story.
- There are concerns that the choices made during gameplay do not significantly alter the outcomes for the central character, leading to a sense of limited impact.
- A few reviewers expressed disappointment with the game's pacing and felt it could have benefited from more time in development to enhance its overall quality.
- story16 mentions
- 63 % positive mentions
- 19 % neutral mentions
- 19 % negative mentions
The game's story is a rich and emotionally engaging narrative centered around parenting, farming, and colonization on a distant world, allowing players to shape their children's development through various choices. It features a blend of heartwarming, scary, and joyful moments, with a complex plot that surpasses its predecessor and offers numerous branching paths. Overall, players appreciate the depth of character development and the unique twists that make it a standout experience in the parenting simulation genre.
“It's a really good story about being a dad, a farmer, and a colonist on a far-off world.”
“You can spoil your kids, be firm but fair, be strict, or neglectful, and the way you treat your children changes how they behave and how the story goes.”
“A unique visual novel about raising a family, this game gives you a fantastically balanced view on parenting whilst also having a unique plot with many genuinely unexpected twists and turns.”
“It felt like the natural next chapter(s) of the story, making the first game almost feel more like an extended prologue.”
“22+ earth years of story.”
“A cute little story with lots of branching choices.”
- grinding4 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Players generally find the grinding aspect of the game enjoyable, particularly the farming mini-game, which is seen as fun and not overly challenging. While some may find it slightly distracting, it effectively ties into the narrative, enhancing the overall experience of balancing farming, relationships, and exploration.
“I might have found the farming mini-game a little odd and distracting, but it does tie into the narrative in its own way, so I didn't mind going through it.”
“Ultimately, I felt I was on Taalam, farming, raising kids, and helping with new discoveries!”
“A relationship sim, a farming sim, a parenting sim, and a space exploration sim!”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The emotional aspect of the game is highlighted by a rich narrative that encompasses a wide range of feelings, including heartwarming, scary, sad, and joyful moments, creating a deeply engaging experience for players.
“The story is filled with heartwarming moments, as well as scary, sad, and joyful experiences that truly resonate.”
“There are so many emotional highs and lows throughout the game that it keeps you engaged and invested in the characters.”
“The narrative beautifully balances moments of joy and sorrow, making the emotional journey unforgettable.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are described as cute and enjoyable, complementing the overall positive experience of the game.
“The graphics and music are cute and enjoyable.”
“The visuals are stunning and truly bring the game world to life.”
“The art style is vibrant and adds a unique charm to the overall experience.”
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is described as cute and enjoyable, complementing the overall positive experience alongside the writing and graphics.
“The writing is also really good, and the graphics and music are cute and enjoyable.”
