Spacing Out

About

Spacing Out is a single player role playing game. It was developed by Hosted Games and was released on March 2, 2017. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

Explore the planet of nightmares with your small team of warriors.

Genres & Tags

Role Playing

Play Modes

Single-Player

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62%

Audience ScoreBased on 50 reviews

story5 positive mentions

stability3 negative mentions

The game has a promising story and interesting characters that show potential.
Exploring the varied world and meeting different characters can be enjoyable.
The game is free to play, which makes it more forgiving despite its flaws.

The game is plagued by numerous spelling and grammatical errors that disrupt immersion.
The lack of a well-defined stats system and confusing mechanics detract from the overall experience.
The writing quality is poor, with many reviewers finding it difficult to engage with the story due to awkward syntax and unclear plot points.

story
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story has been noted for its intriguing concept and potential, but it is marred by significant grammatical and spelling errors that detract from the overall experience. Many reviewers found the characterization and storytelling lacking, leading to predictability and confusion, which hindered immersion. While some appreciated the atmosphere and certain elements of the plot, the execution ultimately fell short, leaving readers frustrated.
- “The story has a lot of potential; it has an interesting concept to be sure.”
- “I really like the storyline in this.”
- “Never thought I could fall in love with an insectoid queen... can't wait to read my next story! :D”
- “The story had potential to go somewhere, but it threw you into a world expecting you to be able to grip everything easily.”
- “Also, the concept had a very rich potential but the characterization, storytelling, and the story itself all failed to deliver.”
- “The terrible English makes an already confusing story even harder to understand.”
atmosphere
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The atmosphere of the game is praised for its immersive qualities, despite criticisms of the story and grammar. Overall, players find the environment engaging and well-crafted, which enhances the gaming experience.
- “The atmosphere is incredibly immersive, drawing you into the game's world.”
- “Every sound and visual detail contributes to a hauntingly beautiful atmosphere.”
- “The game's atmosphere perfectly complements its themes, creating an unforgettable experience.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Users have reported glitches affecting stability, particularly in the door scene, where issues can lead to infinite dot accumulation and relationship growth. These bugs indicate a need for further refinement to enhance overall game stability.
- “There are glitches that need to be addressed, as they seem to allow for an infinite amount of dots and relationship growth in the door scene.”
- “The game frequently crashes, making it nearly impossible to progress without losing significant progress.”
- “I encountered numerous bugs that disrupted gameplay, causing characters to freeze and events to not trigger properly.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Reviews indicate that character development is lacking, with poor grammar contributing to a sense of disconnection from the characters. Additionally, the minimal stat system further diminishes the feeling of progression and engagement in the game.
- “Poor grammar and character development, as well as an almost nonexistent stat system, make you wonder if you are really doing anything.”
- “The character development feels shallow and uninspired, leaving players disconnected from their avatars.”
- “There is a lack of meaningful choices in character progression, which makes the experience feel stagnant.”
monetization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The monetization model, while appreciated for offering a free experience, has drawn criticism for intrusive ads that detract from gameplay. Users expected a basic experience given the lack of cost, but many found the ad frequency disappointing.
- “For being free with ads, I didn't expect something too great considering its length, but I was more disappointed than I imagined.”
- “Loved the fact that it was free; sometimes I found the ads a bit too intrusive, but they weren't too bad.”