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Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder

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67%Game Brain Score
music, graphics
story, replayability
95% User Score Based on 21 reviews

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Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder is a single player management game with mystery, thriller and science fiction themes. It was developed by My Next Games and was released on September 11, 2023. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder is an experimental murder mystery roguelite in which the killer changes every time you play. The astro hauler the SS Persephone is falling apart. You - the on-board AI - are being reactivated to perform the necessary repairs. The crew claims that the captain died in a mysterious accident, the same one that conveniently erased your memory banks. Who is tellin…

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95%
Audience ScoreBased on 21 reviews
music5 positive mentions
  • The art style and music create a unique and engaging atmosphere, enhancing the overall experience.
  • The concept of solving a crime in five jumps is innovative and offers high replayability with varied endings.
  • The game provides a quick and intense experience, requiring players to multitask and make quick decisions.
  • The gameplay can be confusing, with unclear mechanics regarding character motives and the interrupt feature.
  • The dialogue can be difficult to follow due to fast-paced errors, making it hard to focus on the story.
  • The game is very short, which may leave players wanting more depth and content.
  • music
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The music in the game is highly praised, with reviewers highlighting a fantastic soundtrack that enhances the overall experience. The combination of art and music is noted as a strong point, contributing to the game's intense atmosphere, though some players express a desire for more musical content. Overall, the soundtrack is considered a significant asset to the game's appeal.

    • “Overall good game, I like the graphics style and soundtrack.”
    • “Add to that a great soundtrack and the pressure to simultaneously solve a murder mystery and keep the ship afloat makes for a very intense experience.”
    • “Oh, and the soundtrack is fantastic!”
  • story
    6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The story aspect of the game is characterized by a dynamic narrative where the identity of the murderer changes with each run, creating a sense of unpredictability and challenging decision-making. However, some players feel that the overall narrative lacks depth and critical details, leading to a perception of it being a linear experience. The game features a unique storytelling method, particularly in a brief AI detective scenario aboard a starship, but players express a desire for more exploration of character backstories and outcomes.

    • “I like the idea of a murderer changing every run, so you can't learn the story and you always have to make difficult choices.”
    • “Great super-short quick-time story playing as an AI detective unraveling a crime aboard a starship.”
    • “It's free, it's short (about 10 minutes), and it has a unique storytelling method.”
    • “It feels like a random linear story that lacks critical details.”
    • “I still don't know in what way interrupting conversations steers the story.”
    • “Last but not least, I would love to see the story behind the killer if the player finds out who it was, or if nobody was a killer and the player didn't kill them.”
  • graphics
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The graphics of the game are praised for their unique art style, featuring hard shadows and unsettling sprites that enhance the sci-fi atmosphere. Players appreciate the immersive interface that evokes the perspective of an AI, contributing to an engaging overall experience. The combination of visuals and soundtrack creates a captivating vibe that encourages replayability to explore different endings.

    • “Overall, good game! I like the graphics style and soundtrack.”
    • “I love the graphics of this game; the vibe is great! I want to play this over and over to discover different endings.”
    • “The hard shadows and art style of the sprites give the characters such an unsettling feel, and I really enjoyed the sci-fi look of the interface. It felt as though you were seeing the world through the eyes of the AI.”
  • replayability
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    The game offers high replayability due to its dynamic nature, where the identity of the killer can change with each playthrough, keeping the experience fresh and engaging for players.

    • “High replayability.”
    • “The killer could be anyone, which adds a unique layer of replayability to the game.”
    • “Each playthrough feels fresh and engaging, making you want to dive back in for more.”
    • “The game lacks meaningful choices, making replayability feel pointless.”
    • “Once you've completed the story, there's little incentive to play again.”
    • “The limited variety in gameplay mechanics really diminishes replayability.”
  • humor
    3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative

    Players appreciate the humor in the game, noting that the art adds a funny and enjoyable element to the overall experience.

    • “This game is not only visually stunning, but it also has a great sense of humor that kept me laughing throughout.”
    • “The humor in this game is top-notch, making every moment enjoyable and entertaining.”
    • “I loved how the game combined clever jokes with its gameplay, creating a truly fun experience.”
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Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder is a management game with mystery, thriller and science fiction themes.

Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder is available on PC, Web Browser and Windows.

Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder was released on September 11, 2023.

Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder was developed by My Next Games.

Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder has received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players. Most players liked this game for its music but disliked it for its story.

Tales From The Arcade: Starship Murder is a single player game.

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