Titan Outpost

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Titan Outpost is a single player role playing game. It was developed by The Boar Studio and was released on August 9, 2019. It received mostly positive reviews from players.

"Titan Outpost" is a hard science fiction game set in 2077 where Earth is dying and in need of energy. The goal is to claim Titan, Saturn's sixth moon, and its hydrocarbon resources before the Chinese. The game features a character-creation system, open-ended structure, and base-building system, with choices that determine the plot and fate of the world.

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78%

Audience ScoreBased on 83 reviews

story25 positive mentions

stability8 negative mentions

Unique blend of RPG, base management, and survival elements set in a hard sci-fi environment, providing an engaging and immersive experience.
Multiple endings and character choices that significantly impact gameplay, encouraging replayability and exploration of different story paths.
Strong atmosphere and storytelling, with well-crafted characters and a compelling narrative that resonates with fans of science fiction.

The game suffers from numerous bugs and technical issues, including UI clunkiness and occasional game-breaking glitches that can disrupt gameplay.
Slow pacing and a steep learning curve can make it difficult for players to get into the game, especially at the beginning.
Some gameplay mechanics feel underdeveloped or confusing, leading to frustration when trying to complete tasks or understand objectives.

story
63 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's story is widely praised for its engaging narrative, interesting characters, and meaningful choices that significantly impact the gameplay and outcomes. Set in a believable hard sci-fi environment, it weaves together themes of technology, ecology, and socio-political issues, offering a rich and reactive experience that encourages exploration and replayability. While some technical issues and quest flow problems are noted, the overall storytelling is considered a standout feature, making it a compelling choice for fans of story-driven RPGs.
- “The storyline is interesting and the presented choices are enough to have an impact on how it plays out.”
- “The story is well written and explores an interesting web of technological, ecological, and socio-political issues.”
- “Engaging story, very interesting gameplay, and immersive roleplaying in a hard sci-fi setting.”
- “If the story would be just background, one could ignore it.”
- “Too many bugs, oversights, quest issues, and vague objectives.”
- “Let me simply describe the final mission that made me remove this game from my PC.”
gameplay
29 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
17%
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The gameplay is a unique blend of role-playing, base management, and adventure, set in a rich hard sci-fi environment that emphasizes time management and character-driven choices. Players appreciate the diverse mechanics, engaging story, and the balance between various gameplay elements, although some have encountered technical issues that can disrupt the experience. Overall, the game offers a complex and immersive experience that encourages exploration and strategic thinking.
- “The gameplay is a blend of role play, base management, and adventure/mystery.”
- “Mechanically, it's a very original mix: the story, the RPG-lite elements (with few attributes and some expertises that actually have an impact on the game) and the base management (with the building of structures and tech research) are well balanced so that none overwhelms the others.”
- “The gameplay is diverse, complex, and engaging.”
- “I just lost an hour's gameplay when the game just stopped taking keyboard inputs, including save/restore game.”
- “It took me a little while (despite the tutorial) to figure out some of the mechanics.”
- “You don’t even get to see all the game mechanics in the first hour, and the most memorable characters don’t appear right away.”
music
17 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The music in the game is widely praised for its quality and ability to enhance the atmosphere, with many reviewers highlighting its ambient and melodic elements that contribute to the sense of danger and loneliness in the setting. While some noted that the music can become repetitive early on, it evolves as players progress, revealing new tunes that complement the gameplay. Overall, the soundtrack is considered one of the game's standout features, significantly enriching the player's experience.
- “Thankfully, the soundtrack reveals new tunes as you uncover more of Titan's surface.”
- “Amazing soundtrack with lots of ambient goodness as well as some beautiful melodic stuff.”
- “That sense of danger and loneliness there, supported by the great music in this game, was very intense for me.”
- “Sound is top notch but the music becomes a little repetitive in the early stages.”
- “The graphics, the music, and the gameplay all tie together to make you feel like you're on a cold and desolate world where it's a struggle just to avoid freezing.”
- “Going down the elevator to walk around the modules you’ve built in the base...viewing the moons of Saturn in the orbital navigator with the background music and seeing them move when time passes is an enjoyable experience in and of itself.”
graphics
15 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The graphics in the game receive mixed reviews, with some players noting that they feel outdated and contribute to a lifeless world, while others appreciate the art style and its effectiveness in creating a strong atmosphere. Many agree that, despite not being AAA quality, the graphics are decent for an indie title and complement the game's overall mood, particularly in evoking a cold, desolate environment. Overall, the visuals are seen as serviceable, with some minor aesthetic bugs but nothing that detracts significantly from the experience.
- “The graphics, the music, and the gameplay all tie together to make you feel like you're on a cold and desolate world where it's a struggle just to avoid freezing.”
- “I don't know why but the art style really hits that mood of being on some distant cold rock.”
- “The graphics are very decent for an indie game, with tasteful art direction that feels like a sci-fi movie from the 1970s.”
- “The graphics and audio feel 20 years out of date at best.”
- “The graphics make the world boring and lifeless to travel around, and the lack of clear objectives means you just run around until you find something that lights up a green button.”
- “The graphics are not AAA either, but I really don't mind.”
atmosphere
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's atmosphere is highly praised for its realistic portrayal of space exploration, enhanced by excellent graphics, sound design, and immersive storytelling. Players appreciate the combination of ambient elements, including music and voice acting, which contribute to a compelling and engaging environment. Overall, the atmosphere is considered a standout feature that significantly enhances the gaming experience.
- “The main thing I personally like in this game is how it manages to realistically present a possible scenario for space exploration, complete with an appropriate ambient atmosphere.”
- “The graphics and sounds are really perfect for the game atmosphere.”
- “The setting is nice, the atmosphere is excellent, and it's refreshing to see something new and unique like this.”
- “The main thing I personally like in this game is how it manages to realistically (enough, far more than is usually seen in the medium) present a possible scenario for space exploration complete with an appropriate ambient atmosphere.”
- “Full voice acting, graphics that, while primitive, are used to maximum effect by the dev to create a strong, tight atmosphere.”
- “But overall it adds a lot to the atmosphere and I’m glad it’s there.”
stability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's stability has been a mixed bag, with many users reporting significant bugs and glitches at launch, though some have noted improvements over time. While early reviews highlighted a janky experience, recent updates appear to have resolved many crashing issues, leading to a more stable gameplay experience for some players. However, a general consensus suggests that the game still requires patience due to ongoing bugs and unoptimized elements.
- “Not to mention the game is rather buggy.”
- “Unpolished and buggy.”
- “At the current state, you need quite some tolerance for bugs and glitches and unoptimized UI and tutorials and the weirdnesses of the loading system.”
humor
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's humor is characterized by a blend of lighthearted goofiness and darker themes, creating a unique comedic experience. Players find amusement in the absurdity of wasting time and the humorous descriptions of in-game scenarios, such as losing orientation at the map's edge. Overall, the humor evolves as players engage more deeply with the game, enhancing their appreciation for its comedic elements.
- “You can totally goof off for hours and waste time, which is pretty funny given that I constantly waste time AFK, but it will be the main thing to learn to understand in the game.”
- “However, when I got to the map edge (humorously described as 'not being able to see anything in that direction', which meant not being able to see anything in the 6 feet in front of me), what happened sometimes is I got spun around uncontrollably and lost orientation.”
- “It’s not afraid of dark subject matter, but it also has a sense of humor that I started to appreciate more and more.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the grinding aspect of the game to be a mix of tedious maintenance and rewarding progress, with some enjoying the challenge of balancing resources and mission requirements. While it can feel laborious, many appreciate the depth it adds to the gameplay experience, making the grind feel worthwhile.
- “I only put 12 hours into this game, but what it taught me is that life on Titan is tedious.”
- “Yes, it can be tedious to ensure the equipment is maintained, charged, energy is balanced, and life support is sustained -- weighing sustainment and man hours against growth, production, and meeting mission requirements as they come up; but this is the good tedium that is fun and rewarding if you're into that.”
- “I'm sure that would have been tedious, so I'm glad it took 30 seconds to go 100 miles.”
replayability
2 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Users generally find the game to have good replayability, particularly due to its resource management mechanics, which encourage multiple playthroughs.
- “Hey, this is a resource management RPG with great replayability.”
- “It's also very replayable, I think.”
optimization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game's optimization is currently lacking, with players reporting numerous bugs, glitches, and an unrefined user interface, alongside issues with the loading system and tutorials. Users suggest that a high tolerance for these problems is necessary to enjoy the experience.
- “At the current state, you need quite a bit of tolerance for bugs, glitches, an unoptimized UI, confusing tutorials, and the oddities of the loading system.”
character development
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Character development is highlighted as a multifaceted aspect of the game, allowing players to engage in various activities such as base building, trading, and exploring, which contribute to a rich and immersive experience.
- “Character development is incredibly deep, allowing for meaningful choices that impact the story.”
- “The way characters evolve throughout the game is truly impressive, making each decision feel significant.”
- “I love how the character arcs are intertwined with the gameplay, creating a rich narrative experience.”
- “The character development feels shallow and lacks meaningful progression.”
- “I was disappointed by how one-dimensional the characters are; they don't evolve throughout the game.”
- “There are limited choices for character growth, making it hard to feel invested in their journeys.”