SpaceNET

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SpaceNet is a non-linear retro sci-fi adventure. Less graphics, more story! Along with an amazing soundtrack and a really atmospheric soundscape, the minimalist graphics allows a deeper immersion into the story.

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Play Modes

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

100%

Audience ScoreBased on 25 reviews

graphics4 positive mentions

The game features a charming minimalist design that enhances immersion and stimulates the imagination.
Exploration and puzzle-solving are enjoyable, with a good level of challenge that encourages creative thinking.
The sound design and music contribute positively to the atmosphere, making the gameplay experience more engaging.

The writing is often unremarkable and could benefit from more depth and polish.
Controls can be clunky and imprecise, particularly during movement and interactions.
The game has an underwhelming ending and lacks a strong narrative payoff, leaving some players feeling unsatisfied.

graphics
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
15%
73%
12%
The game's minimalist graphics have received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the unique art style that enhances immersion and complements the storytelling. While the simplistic visuals may not appeal to everyone, they effectively encourage exploration and allow players to engage their imagination, creating a charming and atmospheric experience. Overall, the graphics serve as a distinctive feature that aligns well with the game's focus on narrative over visual complexity.
- “Once you accept and actually embrace its minimalist graphics, you will find it very gratifying to fly around in your little spaceship discovering new things throughout space.”
- “The minimalist graphics actually immerse you even deeper into the game.”
- “Placing the player at the center of a resistance conspiracy, spacenet employs simplified graphics that are just enough to outline what's going on but allow the imagination to fill in the gaps.”
- “The graphics look like vector images, the type you'd expect to find on an old computer from the 80s.”
- “If a game's graphics are not a key selling point, then the story needs to be amazing.”
- “The simple graphics let you imagine your own little universe as you play.”
story
18 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
17%
The game's story is described as simple yet engaging, with an interesting non-linear narrative that complements its retro aesthetic. While the overarching plot holds potential, many reviewers noted that the writing is simplistic and could benefit from further development. Overall, the story serves as a solid foundation for gameplay, but improvements in narrative depth and character development are desired.
- “The story is interesting and non-linear.”
- “Fun puzzles/hacks, fairly smooth non-linear story, simplistic graphics that help the immersion.”
- “Hopefully it will have enough success to see a more fleshed out version of the spacenet universe, with more to explore and a better story.”
- “The tutorial, introduction, and background story felt rather basic to me, but I've got faith many improvements will be made over the next few months.”
- “Oh yeah, the story.”
atmosphere
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
44%
22%
33%
The game's atmosphere is widely praised, with users highlighting its strong musical score and stylish, minimalist visuals that enhance immersion. The retro aesthetic and non-linear storytelling contribute to a captivating sci-fi experience, making it a standout feature for players who appreciate atmospheric depth over high-end graphics. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a key strength, enriching the gameplay experience.
- “I loved the music and overall atmosphere of the game!”
- “This game can be a real gem for you if you value minimalism and retro atmosphere with a non-linear sci-fi adventure with less graphics and more story.”
- “Simplified graphics to help you immerse yourself in the atmosphere of the game.”
- “The strength of the game is all in its atmosphere.”
music
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
33%
33%
The music and sound design in the game are highly praised, featuring catchy tunes, satisfying sound effects, and ambient music that enhance the overall atmosphere. Players appreciate how well the soundtrack complements the visuals, creating an immersive experience, despite some criticism of the writing. Overall, the presentation, including both music and graphics, is well-received.
- “The sound design and soundtrack help a lot, with several satisfying sound effects, good ambient music, and a few really catchy tunes in the jukeboxes you'll find in the couple of bars you'll encounter.”
- “I loved the music and overall atmosphere of the game!”
- “The music and sound design work well, and the tunes in the bar are total bangers!”
- “The writing is not exactly stellar, despite the presentation being loved, both the minimalist graphics and the soundtrack.”
- “The soundtrack and ambient sounds are decent.”
- “The music and sound design work well, but the tunes in the bar are not memorable.”
gameplay
9 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
67%
33%
The gameplay is characterized by innovative terminal mechanics that allow for interactive input, enhancing the exploration experience with a retro vibe. While it may feel slightly unpolished, the non-linear design and engaging atmosphere contribute to a pleasurable and memorable gameplay experience, making it enjoyable even for a genre typically driven by narrative.
- “A mechanic that I really enjoyed, and that I wish more adventure games made use of, is the terminals, aka computers where you can physically input certain info using your keyboard, like usernames, passwords, and coordinates.”
- “The exploration's really fun and the gameplay's a real novelty.”
- “It does have a strong retro vibe, but has the features of non-linear gameplay and the ability not to get stuck, leaving out the frustration that can happen with games from 20 years ago.”
- “- Gameplay-wise, you know what to expect.”
- “+ Terminal-related game mechanics.”
- “It does have a strong retro vibe, but has the features of non-linear gameplay and the ability not to get stuck, which helps to leave out the frustration that can happen with games from 20 years ago.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players appreciate the game's humor, noting that the dialogue and writing are both clever and amusing, resulting in several laugh-out-loud moments throughout the experience.
- “The dialogue with the other characters in the game contains a delightful sense of humor.”
- “The writing is clever and funny; the game has made me laugh quite a few times already.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The optimization of the game has received mixed reviews, with some users reporting smooth performance on high-end systems while others experience significant lag and frame rate drops on lower-end hardware. Overall, the game's optimization appears to vary widely depending on the user's system specifications.