Tachyon Dreams Anthology
- July 23, 2024
- CosmicVoid
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Get on itch.io StoreTime itself is breaking up, and Dodger, the dishwashing dude onboard Penrose Space Station, is the unlikely fixer. Join the chaos in this 80s-style comedy, sci-fi text-parser adventure as Dodger tackles a cosmic crisis like no other! This version includes all three episodes + new extra content!
Reviews
- The game features vibrant pixel art and a humorous, engaging story reminiscent of classic Sierra-style adventures.
- Puzzles are well-balanced, offering a mix of challenge and cleverness without being overly frustrating.
- The text parser is flexible and encourages experimentation, enhancing the overall adventure experience.
- The game quickly abandons its interesting premise and time-travel mechanic, leading to a disjointed narrative.
- Some puzzles can feel random and unrewarding, with solutions that may rely on obscure wordplay.
- The typing commands required by the text parser can be cumbersome, especially for non-native English speakers.
- story6 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 17 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is a blend of humor and sci-fi elements, featuring Dodger on a time-hopping mission assigned by the station's computer, Audrey, to save the universe. While initially perceived as thin and unfocused, the narrative gains emotional depth in the latter half as Dodger confronts his past. The vibrant pixel art complements the whimsical tone, drawing inspiration from classic titles like Space Quest.
“The story does an excellent job hitting those humorous, sci-fi story beats (similar to Space Quest).”
“The story will also get more emotional in the later half of the game, with Dodger exploring his old apartment and solving problems from his past.”
“The story is simultaneously thin and incredibly unfocused.”
“The station's computer, Audrey, has charged the hapless and unprepared Dodger with an important time-hopping mission to save the whole universe.”
“Story will also get more emotional in the later half of the game, with Dodger exploring his old apartment and solving problems from his past.”
- humor5 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is characterized by a subtle whimsy, blending light-hearted sci-fi elements with clever and elaborate text descriptions. While it may not be overtly comedic, it effectively balances serious moments with amusing item descriptions, contributing to an overall entertaining experience. Players can expect a mix of humor that engages both the mind and the funny bone.
“The story does an excellent job hitting those humorous, sci-fi story beats (similar to Space Quest).”
“The text descriptions for all the events are very funny and can get humorously elaborate.”
“The more serious moments were balanced with funny item descriptions and a happy conclusion.”
- gameplay3 mentions
- 67 % positive mentions
- -67 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The gameplay features a unique AGI style that allows for extensive textual examination and begins with an intriguing time-travel premise. However, it quickly loses focus, devolving into a disjointed series of seemingly random scenes that detract from its initial potential.
“The gameplay features a rare agility style, allowing players to examine a lot of elements textually.”
“It starts with an interesting premise and incorporates a time-travel mechanic.”
“The gameplay feels overly simplistic and lacks depth, making it hard to stay engaged.”
“There are numerous bugs that disrupt the gameplay experience, leading to frustration.”
“The controls are clunky and unresponsive, which makes the gameplay feel tedious.”
- emotional1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players note that the emotional depth of the game intensifies in the latter half, particularly as the protagonist revisits his old apartment and confronts unresolved issues from his past, enhancing the overall narrative experience.
“The story becomes increasingly emotional in the latter half of the game, as Dodger explores his old apartment and confronts unresolved issues from his past.”
“The emotional depth of the narrative truly shines as players navigate Dodger's journey through memories and personal challenges.”
“As the game progresses, the emotional stakes rise, making each revelation in Dodger's past feel profoundly impactful.”
- graphics1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The graphics are praised for their beauty, contributing to an enjoyable and immersive experience that enhances the overall value of the game.
“The graphics are beautiful, and the game took me a few hours to complete, so for my money, it is a good deal too, because I had a great, spacey time!”
