- May 30, 2017
- Daedalic Studio West
The Long Journey Home
Space the final frontier... this is the attempt to return from that frontier.
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In "The Long Journey Home," your crew faces the perils of deep space as you try to return to Earth after being flung through an alien teleportation gate. Every decision matters in this challenging space survival simulation, where roguelike exploration, strategic resource management, and diplomacy with alien races combine. With multiple endings, permadeath, and a procedurally generated galaxy, each playthrough offers a unique and exhilarating journey home.
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- Vivid universe with a vast melting pot of ideas that complement one another, offering a unique exploration experience.
- Creative writing and whimsical soundtrack enhance the overall atmosphere of the game.
- High replay value due to procedurally-generated content and interesting mechanics.
- Frustrating and imprecise controls for both ship and lander, making navigation difficult.
- Resource management can be tedious and often feels unfair, leading to repetitive gameplay.
- Lack of character development and insufficient information in the game detracts from the overall experience.
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The gameplay has been criticized for its frustrating and imprecise ship flying and landing mechanics, which detract from the overall experience and discourage exploration. While some players appreciate the interesting mechanics and replay value, the lack of precise controls and information leads to a repetitive and often unenjoyable experience.
“While there are some interesting mechanics and features, the bad controls for both ship and lander and the lack of precise information will put more than a few players off.”
“Interesting mechanics, huge replay value, more forgiving than most roguelikes.”
“Repetitive, often frustrating gameplay further mars the experience.”
“The controls feel clunky and unresponsive, making it difficult to enjoy the game.”
“The lack of variety in missions leads to a monotonous experience.”
The Long Journey Home Review
The Long Journey Home is an interesting exploration game that succeeds in a lot of ways, but never really seems to shine.
80%The Long Journey Home Review
It’s slow moving, but that’s mainly because you’re trying to conserve fuel. If you’re awful at resource management, then you’ll find The Long Journey Home takes longer than it should. There’s quite a bit to do and see, and kill, but if you want a time sink then this will be right up your alley.
75%The Long Journey Home Review
Playing The Long Journey Home can often be rewarding as it is frustrating. The creativity of the writing, the whimsy of the soundtrack and vast number of cosmic variations you’ll encounter makes each new jump a leap into the unknown. But it too often airs on the unfair, with a careful and calculated set of jumps undone by a sudden and unpredictable calamity or a trip to a planet that cripples your lander, effectively ending your game. The resource management aspect really is a drag, but push past the constant need to spin those plates and there are some really wonderful moments to experience. The procedurally-generated nature of each jump warrants countless replays – you’ll just have to deal with a game that’s often doing its best to scupper its own best characteristics.
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