Station 117
- November 23, 2022
- Glitch Games
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Get on itch.io Store"Station 117" is a first-person point and click mystery adventure game, where you play as Franklin Gates exploring a classified research facility at the bottom of the Pacific ocean. After something goes wrong, you must solve puzzles and find clues using the Glitch Camera to uncover the truth. The game features trademark Glitch humor, no in-app purchases, and a full hint system.
Reviews
- The game features a great hint system that helps players navigate through challenging puzzles without feeling lost.
- The in-game camera tool allows players to take notes and reference clues easily, enhancing the puzzle-solving experience.
- The visuals are pleasant, and the game offers a fun and engaging storyline set in an underwater research station.
- The game suffers from technical issues, including crashes and bugs that can disrupt gameplay.
- Some puzzles are overly convoluted or nonsensical, leading to frustration rather than satisfaction.
- The game is relatively short, leaving some players feeling that it lacks depth and content for the price.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay features standard point-and-click mechanics and allows for saving on exit, but it is criticized for being too short, resembling a slightly extended demo, and suffers from significant stability issues, with frequent crashes reported during play.
“The game saves on exit and uses standard point and click mechanics.”
“But, the game has 2 major flaws that I noticed - first is that it's definitely too short (I had the feeling that I was playing a slightly longer version of a demo, just a few hours of gameplay, and for experienced puzzle solvers, even less).”
“The game has two major flaws that I noticed - first, it's definitely too short. I had the feeling that I was playing a slightly longer version of a demo, with just a few hours of gameplay, and for experienced puzzle solvers, even less.”
“I played it on macOS, and during gameplay, it crashed about 40 times!”
“The game saves on exit and uses standard point-and-click mechanics.”
- story5 mentions
- 60 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 40 % negative mentions
The game's story is generally considered interesting and enjoyable, with a solid concept that unfolds through puzzles and collectible notes. However, some players feel that the narrative is brief and can be bogged down by unnecessary details early on. Overall, it offers a good storyline complemented by engaging puzzles.
“Puzzles grant you access to new areas, and the backstory is alluded to through notes and recordings that are scattered throughout the game.”
“This game has a great idea in terms of story, and the puzzles are fun.”
“Gives a good storyline.”
“The story was okay, but it felt very brief after trudging through meaningless detail early on.”
“Puzzles grant you access to new areas, and the backstory is alluded to through notes and recordings that are scattered throughout.”
- grinding1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
Players find that while some puzzles offer a satisfying challenge, they can also become tedious, contributing to a sense of grinding in the gameplay experience.
“The grinding in this game feels endless and often tedious, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“I found myself repeating the same tasks over and over, which quickly became frustrating.”
“The amount of grinding required to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall enjoyment.”
- music1 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The music in the game is generally considered forgettable and often gets overshadowed by sound effects, leading to a jarring audio experience. Additionally, some voice acting appears to lack authenticity, resembling AI-generated voices.
“The audio is often jarring or out of proportion - the music is forgettable (or inaudible if you adjust your volume to the sound effects), and some of the voice acting sounded like it was AI-generated.”
“The music fails to create an engaging atmosphere, often feeling repetitive and uninspired.”
“The soundtrack lacks variety and depth, making it easy to tune out during gameplay.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are visually appealing, but the persistent sense of claustrophobia can be overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.
