TAXINAUT

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TAXINAUT is a single player open world role playing game. It was developed by mosgrom and was released on September 15, 2022. It received overwhelmingly positive reviews from players.

A space-taxi-sim / open-world-RPG with a seamless transition between planetary and in-space flight set in a large galaxy. Explore the Kyprei-41 galaxy as a lonely TAXINAUT carrying fares across alien worlds. Descent onto planets and fly over alien cities and landscapes. Land at bars, diners, garages and many other common and exotic locations. Interact with the locals to ask for directions or lear…

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Audience ScoreBased on 30 reviews

music2 positive mentions

story3 negative mentions

The game features charming art and music, creating an immersive experience.
There is a surprising depth and variety in gameplay, with a strong taxi theme and engaging mechanics.
The developer is active and responsive, showing a commitment to ongoing support and updates.

As an Early Access title, the game has some bugs and a confusing UI that could be improved.
The graphics may appear basic in screenshots, which might deter some players initially.
Some planets can feel barren or underdeveloped, leading to a less engaging exploration experience.

story
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story is engaging and immersive, creating a sense of a living galaxy that players are eager to explore further. While it maintains a laid-back tone, there are intriguing elements introduced early on that pique curiosity and enhance the overall narrative experience.
- “A story I'm learning about that I actively want to know.”
- “Pretty laid back except for a few traffic pattern planets found during one of the first quest lines.”
- “It really feels like a living and breathing galaxy, and I'm looking forward to experiencing more of the story.”
graphics
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics of the game have received mixed feedback, with some users expressing a desire for more polished visuals akin to those in "Cloudpunk." Despite its basic indie graphics, many still find the game enjoyable, though initial impressions of the visuals were not universally positive. Overall, while the graphics may not be a standout feature, they do not detract significantly from the gameplay experience.
- “When I first saw an early video of this, I liked the idea, but the visuals didn't click with me.”
- “If this game had the graphics and flight-sim of Cloudpunk, it would be the perfect space-taxi game.”
- “In the meantime, this is a better game, even with its basic indie graphics!”
music
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is consistently praised as fantastic, complementing the neat art style and enhancing the overall experience.
- “Music in the game is fantastic.”
- “Really neat art and music.”
gameplay
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The gameplay is praised for its engaging and satisfying loop, combining serene map traversal with diverse subsystems that maintain player interest. The vast galaxy to explore adds to the overall enjoyment, making it a standout experience.
- “It manages to hit that sweet spot of zen map traversal with enough gameplay subsystems to track to keep the player from getting bored.”
- “A legit gem with a satisfying gameplay loop and a vast galaxy to explore.”
humor
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the game is characterized as quirky, which many users find to be a positive aspect.
- “The quirky humor is a plus, too.”