Starship Titanic

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Starship Titanic is a single player action game with a science fiction theme. It was developed by The Digital Village and was released on October 27, 2016. It received positive reviews from players.

In Starship Titanic, you explore and repair a luxury space liner filled with wacky characters and peculiar puzzles. Communicate with the ship's entertaining artificial lifeforms, averting disasters and uncovering the mystery behind the ship's malfunctions. This humor-infused adventure game offers a unique and immersive experience in a richly detailed, interactive universe.

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Audience ScoreBased on 184 reviews

humor60 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Unique, large, and beautifully crafted ship to explore with fun interactable characters that carry classic Douglas Adams humor.
Immersive and enjoyable music, along with an interesting story that keeps players engaged.
Nostalgic experience for fans of old-school adventure games, with clever writing and quirky characters.

Puzzles are often nonsensical and can be nearly impossible to solve without a guide, leading to frustration.
The user interface is confusing and not well explained, making navigation and gameplay cumbersome.
The game lacks sufficient hints or instructions, which can leave players feeling lost and overwhelmed.

humor
60 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is a mix of classic Douglas Adams wit and Monty Python-style absurdity, featuring memorable voice performances from John Cleese and Terry Jones. While many players appreciate the quirky dialogue and bizarre characters, opinions vary on its effectiveness, with some finding it hilarious and others feeling it falls short of Adams' best work. Overall, the humor is a defining aspect that may resonate more with fans of British dry humor, though it can be hit or miss depending on personal taste.
- “Douglas Adams is hilarious, and this game really shines with his humor throughout.”
- “The setting and the characters are all wonderfully bizarre, as you would expect from something created by Douglas Adams, with hilarious dialogue voiced by Terry Jones, John Cleese, and Adams himself.”
- “The story is what makes the game worth playing, and it is very, very funny.”
graphics
30 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
27%
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The graphics of the game evoke a mix of nostalgia and criticism, with many reviewers noting their dated quality yet appreciating the charm and artistic direction reminiscent of older titles. While some find the visuals initially off-putting or flawed, others celebrate the game's atmospheric design and the appeal of its pre-rendered graphics, particularly for its time. Overall, the graphics are seen as a blend of both endearing and problematic elements, reflecting the game's age while still contributing to its unique experience.
- “For its age, it has lustrous graphics and a catchy music score.”
- “Stunning graphics and sublime art direction come together with an award-winning musical score to create a truly remarkable PC gaming experience.”
- “At first you may be turned off by graphics that are—let’s be honest—very ugly.”
- “I loved this game the first time around, but the graphics are fooked for me.”
- “The graphics, although dated by today's standards, hold a certain charm that other games from that era don't seem to have.”
story
26 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is praised for its uniqueness, humor, and engaging characters, reminiscent of Douglas Adams' style, making it a memorable experience. While the narrative is interesting and encourages exploration, some players feel that additional context from external sources, like a book, is necessary for a fuller understanding. Overall, the story enhances the gameplay, providing a sense of accomplishment alongside challenging puzzles.
- “The story is what makes the game worth playing, and it is very, very funny.”
- “Overall, the story, characters, and atmosphere are what make this game memorable and worth playing.”
- “A fantastic, hysterical game with tough puzzles and a good story - which you can totally ignore if you like, so great that I purchased it again on Steam when the opportunity arose.”
- “If you want, you can read some in-game emails or the manual, but the characters know very little, and if you really want the backstory, you need to read the book by Terry Jones.”
- “The game isn't just about crazy robots; apparently, there’s an even bigger story that I’m not going to talk about because it’s just too big and complicated for me, and the ending doesn’t help.”
- “Now the ending wasn’t bad, but I’m pretty sure that if I knew more about the story, then the ending would make more sense to me, but that’s just my opinion.”
music
24 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
58%
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The music in the game is widely praised for its immersive and atmospheric qualities, with a range that includes both eerie and cheerful tones. Many reviewers highlight the soundtrack as a standout feature, enhancing the overall experience with its catchy and beautifully crafted compositions. However, some note inconsistencies, such as missing sound effects and a few tracks that may feel out of place.
- “The music is incredible.”
- “Stunning graphics and sublime art direction come together with an award-winning musical score to create a truly remarkable PC gaming experience.”
- “It succeeds, mostly due to the awesome art-deco style of the starship and an extremely atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “The music and sound effects were conspicuously missing!”
- “(music) average”
- “For its age, it has lustrous graphics and a catchy music score.”
gameplay
20 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players appreciating the clever character design and unique mechanics, but criticizing the outdated and often unhelpful gameplay elements. While the game excels in atmosphere, writing, and humor, it often leaves players feeling lost due to a lack of guidance and clarity in its mechanics. Overall, it seems more suited for those who enjoy old-school adventure games rather than those seeking a polished gameplay experience.
- “The game's character design and mechanics are super clever and well made.”
- “Many of its quirks and features were rather bold at the time and may strike modern gamers as eccentric - point and click mechanics combined with a chat interface, a first-person-ish perspective based on still images, really wacky puzzles... you'll find yourself right in the middle of all that glorious weirdness before you even have the faintest idea of what you're even supposed to do.”
- “(gameplay) engaging”
- “It's a shame since the style, atmosphere, writing, 3D environments, and character designs are all expertly crafted, but the gameplay not being helpful to the player in any way really ruins what could've been a great game.”
- “You'll have exhausted all possibilities before looking up the guide and realizing that a mechanic existed that you had never been introduced to or had any hints might exist.”
- “Sadly, the gameplay itself is nothing special either.”
atmosphere
14 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its organic character interactions, relaxing dream-like quality, and an excellent art-deco style complemented by a captivating soundtrack. While some players may find the atmosphere less appealing, it is generally considered a standout feature that enhances the overall experience, making the game memorable despite its gameplay shortcomings. The combination of engaging story, character design, and immersive sound contributes significantly to its charm.
- “All the characters feel so organic, the atmosphere and soundtrack are also very good; it's like a very nice and relaxing dream.”
- “It succeeds, mostly due to the awesome art-deco style of the starship and an extremely atmospheric soundtrack.”
- “The game creates an excellent atmosphere that feels very similar to the Hitchhiker's books.”
- “It's a shame since the atmosphere, writing, 3D environments, and character designs are all expertly crafted, but the gameplay not being helpful to the player in any way really ruins what could've been a great game.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has received mixed reviews, with some players experiencing significant bugs and glitches that hinder gameplay, leading to frustration and abandonment of the game. However, others report a smoother experience with the GOG version, indicating that stability may vary depending on the platform.
- “After 26 minutes, I'm giving up, as I don't want to get stuck with a buggy game.”
- “For starters, this game is a bug-ridden mess.”
- “All the original puzzles flashing back to me... including the glitches!”
character development
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development in the game is praised for its clever design and engaging personalities, showcasing expertly crafted visuals and writing. However, the overall gameplay experience detracts from the potential of these well-developed characters, leaving players feeling that the game's mechanics do not support the rich character design.
- “The game's character design and mechanics are super clever and well made.”
- “I'm giving this game the 'best robots' award, just because I love the character design and the personalities.”
- “It's a shame since the voice acting, style, atmosphere, writing, 3D environments, and character designs are all expertly crafted, but the gameplay not being helpful to the player in any way really ruins what could've been a great game.”
grinding
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be tedious and frustrating, as navigating the ship is cumbersome and interactions with the robotic crew are limited and scattered. Even with guides, the repetitive back-and-forth nature of the gameplay detracts from the overall experience.
- “The only parts of the game even potentially worth interacting with, the robotic crew of the ship, are spread far across the tedious to navigate ship and plagued by input-parsing limitations.”
- “Even with a walkthrough, the game is tedious back-and-forth.”
optimization
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users report significant issues with optimization, citing frequent crashes and severe performance slowdowns that detract from the overall experience.
- “The amount of crashes and performance slowdowns was beyond a joke.”