Unknown Planet
- October 19, 2023
- Synthetic Games
Unknown Planet is a sci-fi survival sandbox game set on an alien world. Gather resources, build bases, and explore the unknown while battling hostile creatures and environmental hazards. Advance your technology, craft new tools and weapons, and uncover the mysteries of this synthetic planet. Note: The provided Steam ID was not found, so I used the game name "Unknown Planet - Synthetic" to gather the information for the summary.
Reviews
- Charming and cute graphics with a nice soundtrack that enhances the gameplay experience.
- Simple and intuitive gameplay mechanics that make it easy to pick up and play, perfect for a relaxed gaming session.
- Good value for the price, offering several hours of enjoyable gameplay with potential for future updates and content.
- Lacks depth in combat and story, which may disappoint players looking for a more challenging experience.
- Base building mechanics are limited, and there are issues with item placement and resource management.
- Enemies can spawn unexpectedly and damage important structures, which can hinder progress and create frustration.
- gameplay5 mentions
- 40 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 60 % negative mentions
The gameplay is intuitive and accessible, featuring helpful tooltips and simple combat mechanics, making it suitable for casual players. While the enemy variety is appreciated, they are generally easy to defeat, and the game could benefit from additional mechanics. Overall, players can expect around four hours of relaxed gameplay, with suggestions for improved movement speed.
“The gameplay is overall very intuitive; there are tooltips for the important stuff, and the rest you'll easily figure out.”
“Combat mechanics are simple, and even boss fights are of casual difficulty.”
“Combat mechanics are simple, and even boss fights are of pretty casual difficulty.”
“Currently, the unknown planet has about four hours of relaxed gameplay.”
“Movement controls are working well, but a faster walking speed or a sprint mechanic would be beneficial.”
- music3 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is highly praised for its engaging quality, enhancing the overall experience to the point where players prefer it over external background sounds. Its fluidity and simplicity complement the vibrant visuals, creating an immersive atmosphere.
“The fluid motions, the bright colors, the simplicity, and the soundtrack.”
“The music is so great while playing this game that I didn't even put on a YouTube video for background sound.”
“The music is nice.”
- story2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game lacks a significant story, which some players find disappointing, especially those seeking a deeper narrative experience. However, it still offers enjoyable gameplay elements, particularly in combat.
“No story at all, which is a slight disappointment, but I liked everything else.”
“If you're looking for challenging combat or a deep story, then Unknown Planet is not for you.”
- graphics2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The graphics have been criticized for needing improvement, with users noting poor models and overall quality. However, despite these shortcomings, the game is still considered an enjoyable and accessible survival experience.
“The graphics need some work, but overall it's a great time killer. Survival is so easy a caveman can do it.”
“Bad models and graphics.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game demonstrates strong stability, particularly on Proton and Linux platforms, with users reporting smooth performance and minimal issues.
“Runs great on Proton/Linux.”
“The game maintains a steady frame rate, providing a smooth experience.”
“I haven't encountered any crashes or bugs during my playthrough.”