Voyager-19
- May 19, 2024
- Deep Root Interactive
- 1h median play time
Get on Steam"Voyager-19" is a single-player horror game where you captain a decaying spacecraft searching for a missing science expedition in distant star systems. Experience lots of grinding as you manage power and fight against interstellar radiation while photographing and recording data from planets. Immerse in the ingenious atmosphere as you uncover the mystery of the missing expedition and confront the horrors of deep space.
Reviews
- The game has a captivating atmosphere and effectively builds tension, making it a thrilling experience.
- The sound design and visuals are well-executed, enhancing the overall immersion and horror elements.
- Despite its short length, the game offers a unique and engaging concept that resonates with fans of cosmic horror.
- The gameplay can become tedious, particularly with the power management system and constant menu navigation.
- The game is very short, with many players completing it in under an hour, leading to a lack of replayability.
- The ending is predictable and may leave players wanting more in terms of story development and surprises.
- atmosphere77 mentions
- 69 % positive mentions
- 27 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The atmosphere of the game is widely praised for its immersive and eerie qualities, effectively capturing a sense of isolation and tension in a space setting. Many reviewers highlight the strong sound design and visual aesthetics that enhance the overall experience, despite some criticism regarding gameplay tedium and a lack of substantial content. Overall, the game is recommended for those seeking a short, atmospheric horror experience that excels in creating a haunting ambiance.
“Incredible atmospheric storytelling, gave me a sense of dread that I haven't felt from any game in a long time.”
“The emptiness of space mixed with the tight confinements of your ship make for a solid atmosphere; the further you progress your mission, the more your ship takes a toll, adding certain pressure and anxiety as you have to quicken your pace.”
“The atmosphere is just incredible.”
“The atmosphere was unsettling from the beginning, from eerie recordings from the planets (which sound like actual NASA recordings from planets in our solar system), to the terrifying twist in the end.”
“Although the atmosphere was scary, I would've liked to see more horror elements.”
“The gameplay is a little tedious, but I enjoyed the atmosphere and I love space, so I recommend it to anybody that's interested in space + horror.”
- story73 mentions
- 18 % positive mentions
- 78 % neutral mentions
- 4 % negative mentions
The game's story is described as sparse and predictable, with many players noting that the plot twist is easily anticipated. While the atmospheric storytelling effectively creates a sense of dread, the narrative feels rushed and lacks depth, leaving players wanting more development and surprises. Overall, the concept is intriguing, but the execution leaves much to be desired, making it a short experience that may not fully satisfy those seeking a rich narrative.
“Incredible atmospheric storytelling, gave me a sense of dread that I haven't felt from any game in a long time.”
“The story is sparse (as expected for a game this length), but what's there is very effective and accomplishes its task admirably.”
“A unique and unsettling experience, with an equally unique and unsettling story.”
“The story and ideas being presented are very interesting, but it feels very rushed and poorly paced.”
“Unfortunately, you can sum up all of this game's story and events in just about two sentences, and there's a lot of buildup for just one good scare, one scary monster.”
“The story is extremely easy to deduce and the 'twist' is telegraphed to you in a way that can only be described as 'circus clown superliminal'.”
- gameplay67 mentions
- 27 % positive mentions
- 55 % neutral mentions
- 18 % negative mentions
The gameplay has received mixed reviews, with many players noting its brevity and repetitiveness, often feeling tedious and lacking depth. While the atmosphere and thematic elements are praised, the mechanics can become frustrating, particularly the power management system, which detracts from the overall experience. Despite its solid foundation and interesting concepts, the gameplay ultimately fails to maintain engagement beyond the initial moments, leaving players wanting more variety and depth.
“The gameplay fits thematically with the story, and its great use of audio will help you get immersed in the distressing experience of being on a prolonged mission, in a slowly decaying spacecraft.”
“The atmosphere and mechanics are in perfect sync.”
“It's a good game and the mechanics are fun; the way your ship degrades over time is a great mechanic, losing control over your ship feels creepy.”
“There's a solid foundation here, but the gameplay flaws are hard to overlook and as a result, the game loses momentum by the halfway point and becomes an exercise in tedium.”
“The concept sounds extremely interesting, but the gameplay is tedious, there's not enough lore, the mystery and the ending could be figured out halfway through and there's no interesting twist to it; it wasn't even thrilling in the slightest.”
“Interesting concept and aesthetic, but 90% of the gameplay is tedious busywork between a tiny amount of narrative content.”
- grinding38 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
Overall, players find the grinding aspect of the game to be excessively tedious, particularly in the later stages where power management and menu navigation become repetitive and frustrating. While some appreciate the atmospheric elements and initial novelty, many feel that the gameplay devolves into monotonous tasks that detract from the intended tension and immersion. The lack of engaging content and meaningful challenges contributes to a sense of boredom, making the experience feel more like a chore than an enjoyable game.
“The unfortunate reality of this game's mechanics is that they're far more tedious than they are scary.”
“Interesting concept and aesthetic, but 90% of the gameplay is tedious busywork between a tiny amount of narrative content.”
“The gameplay is mostly tediously scrolling through menus with no real depth or thought.”
- graphics21 mentions
- 48 % positive mentions
- 38 % neutral mentions
- 14 % negative mentions
The graphics of the game are characterized by a retro 70s aesthetic that effectively creates an atmospheric experience, appealing to fans of lo-fi visuals. While the art style is generally praised for its simplicity and effectiveness, some players find the menu navigation frustrating, viewing it as an aesthetic choice that detracts from the overall experience. Overall, the visuals contribute positively to the game's cosmic horror theme, despite some critiques regarding the tediousness of gameplay.
“I love the aesthetic and atmosphere; it does a good job of mimicking the retro 70s space theme.”
“The art style's great, the conceit of the game itself appeals to me personally, and I am a fan of scrolling around on websdr. No bugs or technical issues.”
“Very atmospheric with nice visuals.”
“I understand that the painful and inaccessible menu navigation is an aesthetic choice, and it's one that I can't cosign.”
“Interesting concept and aesthetic, but 90% of the gameplay is tedious busywork between a tiny amount of narrative content.”
“As I said, in my opinion, you nailed the atmosphere and visuals, but that's about it.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 30 % positive mentions
- 40 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the game is generally perceived as lacking in replayability, with many reviewers noting its short length and limited mechanics that do not encourage multiple playthroughs. While some suggest that additional content like new game plus modes, different endings, or easter eggs could enhance replay value, the consensus is that the game is designed primarily as a brief, immersive horror experience rather than one meant for repeated play.
“This makes it replayable and the ending so satisfying to complete.”
“Along with the fear factor, easter eggs also aid in replayability.”
“Different endings would greatly help this game's replayability factor, maybe something different for using thrusters at the end.”
“Not much in the way of replayability, and I found the mechanics almost padded the playtime as opposed to immersing me.”
“If you're looking for replayability, I really don't think that that's the point of the game.”
“It's meant to be a short, captivating horror experience inspired by Iron Lung (a great game that also arguably has no replayability).”
- music2 mentions
- 150 % positive mentions
- -50 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its cool and unnerving qualities, contributing positively to the overall atmosphere with a strong and engaging soundtrack.
“The soundtrack and sound design is both cool and unnerving (in a good way).”
“The music really enhances the overall atmosphere of the game.”
“The soundtrack is incredibly immersive and fits perfectly with the gameplay.”
- emotional2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Players express a strong emotional connection to the game, highlighting its ability to evoke fear like no other experience in recent years. However, some feel that the absence of mouse input detracts from the overall immersion, marking it as a missed opportunity.
“This game made me feel fear in a way I haven't felt in years.”
“Also, I think the lack of mouse input is a heartbreakingly missed opportunity for immersion.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -500 % neutral mentions
- 300 % negative mentions
The game is generally well-optimized, providing a satisfactory performance for most users.
“The game is decently optimized, providing a smooth experience even on lower-end hardware.”
“I was pleasantly surprised by how well the game runs; the optimization is impressive.”
“The developers have done a great job with optimization, ensuring minimal lag and quick load times.”
“The game is only decently optimized, leading to frequent performance issues.”
“I expected better optimization; the frame rate drops are frustrating.”
“The optimization feels lacking, causing long loading times and stuttering.”
- stability1 mentions
- 300 % positive mentions
- -200 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
Users report that the game runs smoothly on the Steam Deck for about an hour, indicating a stable performance during that time.
“It's about an hour and runs great on deck.”
“The game maintains a smooth performance throughout, with no noticeable lag or crashes.”
“I've played for several hours without any issues; the stability is impressive.”
- humor1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The humor in the game is noted to be present but overshadowed by unresolved plot elements, leading to a sense of dissatisfaction among players. While some comedic moments may exist, they are not enough to compensate for the lack of clarity regarding key gameplay mechanics and story details.
