The Captain

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In "The Captain" , you are Captain Thomas Welmu, tasked with racing back to Earth across the galaxy to stop dark forces. Your journey will involve making decisions that affect the fate of civilizations and your own crew. Along the way, you'll encounter new worlds to explore, and the choices you make will have significant consequences.

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Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

Reviews

90%

Audience ScoreBased on 300 reviews

story40 positive mentions

grinding8 negative mentions

Engaging gameplay that combines turn-based combat with point-and-click adventure elements, allowing for a variety of choices and outcomes.
Beautiful pixel art and atmospheric design that enhances the storytelling experience, making each planet feel unique and immersive.
High replayability due to multiple endings and the ability to skip previously completed scenarios, encouraging exploration of different choices.

Technical issues such as unremappable controls and lack of manual save options can hinder the overall experience and lead to frustration.
Some players may find the pacing slow, with excessive backtracking and fetch quests that can detract from the enjoyment.
The writing and choice presentation can sometimes feel unclear or misleading, leading to unintended outcomes that may frustrate players.

story
206 mentions
19 % positive mentions
79 % neutral mentions
2 % negative mentions
The game's story is a captivating blend of humor and tragedy, featuring a race against time to save the space fleet, with multiple branching paths and meaningful player choices that significantly impact outcomes. Each planet offers a unique, episodic adventure that feels cohesive, while the retro pixel art and witty dialogue enhance the overall experience. Despite some narrative inconsistencies, the engaging storytelling and replayability make it a standout title for fans of point-and-click adventures.
- “Each story is compelling and the choices you make actually matter a lot.”
- “The story, deeply moving and tragic at times, hilarious at others, evolves around the outcomes of your decisions, and no matter how hard I tried, I just saw a fraction of the whole game during my first playthrough.”
- “The pixel graphics are retro and gorgeous, the dialogue is tongue-in-cheek hilarious, the interwoven storylines with multiple choices are phenomenal, the adventure engine is superbly written and the turn-based battles are deceptively complex.”
- “The last point I have on the story is that certain things don't make much sense, such as [spoiler] Evylton blowing up Epsilon even if you managed to bring in a defense force, how he got through both the Earth and Union defenses, why you can't use a different fuel cell to power Edepus if you brought one negating the need to kill him, and why we're supposed to care that he's dead.”
- “30 seconds of implied backstory aren't enough for the sad ending, especially when you've probably already killed many more people just getting there in a combat run.”
- “What I don't enjoy is that it's listed as optional in-game, but it gives you a heavy advantage over a non-lethal run, especially since if you don't enjoy the combat, you'll pretty much be forced to possibly genocide another race in order to save the solar system (and not in a dramatic main story kind of way; rather a wacky side adventure with unfortunate implications).”
gameplay
40 mentions
35 % positive mentions
57 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The gameplay is a captivating blend of point-and-click adventure and turn-based combat, featuring diverse planets with unique stories and mechanics. Players engage in meaningful decision-making that impacts their journey, complemented by polished graphics, humor, and a nostalgic 90s vibe. Overall, the game offers a rich, immersive experience with well-honed mechanics and a charming atmosphere.
- “Really engaging gameplay with both turn-based combat and adventure; you basically travel between planets with their own stories and unique gameplay as you have to choose what you will take with you and what you will leave behind.”
- “The gameplay is incredibly polished, and there are no bugs that impacted it at all.”
- “It just oozes charm, and the gameplay is excellent - and that's saying something as I usually don't have the patience for point-and-click adventures.”
- “Decisions that are the core mechanic of the game, and as soon as you realize you don't care about any of those, you will stop playing.”
- “The combat is just resource management and rock-paper-scissors gameplay (where you can see the AI's plan in advance).”
- “Gameplay: so it’s mostly a point and click adventure game with some turn-based space combat tossed in for variety.”
graphics
36 mentions
61 % positive mentions
31 % neutral mentions
8 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are widely praised for their retro pixel art style, which is described as gorgeous and well-suited to the game's aesthetic. Reviewers highlight the stunning artwork and the effective use of visuals to enhance storytelling and emotional engagement. Overall, the graphics contribute significantly to the game's charm, making it a standout for fans of point-and-click adventures.
- “The art style is outstanding; it suits the game very well.”
- “The artwork is stunning and the music is great.”
- “If you love point and click adventures, a great story and a fair challenge, beautiful retro graphics then this game will blow your mind!”
- “The writing, pixel graphics, and the moral choices to be made are all superbly crafted.”
- “Both the writing and graphics deliver both the information and emotion throughout the game as eloquently as needed.”
- “A captivating, futuristic, choose your own adventure; an absolute must if you like creative storylines and pixelated graphics.”
humor
32 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
The game features a blend of humor that ranges from subtle to absurd, with tongue-in-cheek dialogue and engaging scenarios that often elicit laughter. While it successfully intertwines comedic elements with serious themes, some players feel that the humor doesn't always align with the game's overall tone, leading to moments that may seem randomly funny. Overall, it is praised for its witty writing, nostalgic charm, and the ability to evoke smiles through its clever storytelling and gameplay choices.
- “The pixel graphics are retro and gorgeous, the dialogue is tongue-in-cheek hilarious, the interwoven storylines with multiple choices are phenomenal, the adventure engine is superbly written, and the turn-based battles are deceptively complex.”
- “It's a wonderful game, with a great sense of humor, and you can keep replaying it to see all the bad decisions you can make.”
- “And the game somehow is absurd and funny, while still managing to be epic and serious.”
music
32 mentions
63 % positive mentions
28 % neutral mentions
9 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received widespread acclaim for its superb quality and variety, enhancing the overall experience alongside the pixel art and storytelling. Many players noted the effective use of royalty-free music, which complements the game's intense atmosphere and mood changes. Overall, the soundtrack is described as fantastic, contributing significantly to the game's immersive qualities.
- “The music is superb and varied.”
- “Omg the music, it's fantastic!”
- “As others pointed out: the writing is stellar (great mix of humor and serious tones), the pixel art sublime, the fx and music just great.”
- “Oh, and the game uses royalty-free music.”
- “The music.”
- “You can change the music on your Bose (yes...this game may indeed be sponsored by Bose) music player.”
replayability
18 mentions
33 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
17 % negative mentions
The game's replayability is a mixed bag, with many players praising its multiple routes and side content that encourage multiple playthroughs, making it appealing for those who enjoy exploring different outcomes. However, some critics argue that it lacks replay value for players seeking a fresh experience, suggesting it may cater more to those revisiting the game rather than first-time players. Overall, while there are significant elements that enhance replayability, opinions vary on its effectiveness.
- “Many different routes that you can take to get to the end, which promotes replayability as well.”
- “15 hours in and I could still make more playthroughs with a lot of side content that I haven't even touched. The replay value is excellent for people who enjoy multiple playthroughs, and it's also good for those looking for a short narrative-driven game.”
- “It has a huge amount of replay value, not just by sheer number of possibilities, but also through various game elements.”
- “This game has zero replay value because of this fact, which is another big selling point of this game that fails massively.”
- “Coming back to the original statement about replayability, I suspect that the game was designed for an audience who are 'speeding through it' to check out the stuff they haven't already checked out, rather than for the first-time player who is actually looking for a game to play and experience fresh.”
- “It has a huge amount of replay value not just by sheer number of possibilities, but by also game elements.”
grinding
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
80 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mixed experience; while some appreciate the short arenas that prevent excessive tedium, others feel certain fetch quests and combat mechanics can become tedious. The puzzles are generally straightforward and can be skipped after the first playthrough, which helps alleviate some of the grind. However, some users still express frustration with the overall grindiness, leading to a lack of engagement.
- “Didn't click for me, feels tedious and I'm not going to continue.”
- “Combat UI is a little fiddly and tedious.”
- “This little pixel p'nc-adventure had me grinding my conscience more than once, on how to act as a decent human and what to sacrifice for the greater good.”
atmosphere
10 mentions
20 % positive mentions
50 % neutral mentions
30 % negative mentions
The game's atmosphere is widely praised for its beauty and depth, with each planet contributing to a rich and immersive experience. Players appreciate the varied and fitting atmospheres that enhance the sense of scale and adventure throughout the game. Overall, the art and environmental design create a captivating backdrop for exploration and puzzle-solving.
- “The art is beautiful and each planet just oozes with atmosphere.”
- “The atmosphere is varied and appropriate to its setting.”
- “While some planets are shorter than others, each of them helps build the atmosphere of this world that feels so huge on your playthrough.”
- “Will let it rest and come back someday for another wicked space adventure, great and funny, with harsh but solvable riddles and a deep atmosphere.”
emotional
6 mentions
100 % positive mentions
0 % neutral mentions
0 % negative mentions
Players find the game emotionally engaging, with its pixel art, animation, and sound design enhancing the immersive experience of choices that significantly impact the narrative. However, some players express frustration when morally correct actions do not align with game achievements, leading to mixed feelings about their decisions. Overall, the emotional depth of the game is highlighted as a key strength, despite occasional dissonance between player intentions and game mechanics.
- “The one major thing about this game is the pixel art, animation, and definitely the sound design as well are all absolutely fantastic at helping immerse and making what might in other games be a simple, quick, utilitarian interaction an enjoyable and emotional series of events which you take part in.”
- “The choices are narratively very different, so this is not just impacting some item choices; it also makes a big difference emotionally.”
- “What is not great is that this one time I did something that was certainly morally correct in my opinion - and the game reacted in a way that made me feel like a savior - but it also told me I lost my chance to get 'the good guy' achievement.”