Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space
- March 18, 2013
- Digital Eel
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Reviews
- A charming and nostalgic game that offers quick, engaging gameplay perfect for short breaks.
- The game features a variety of random encounters and items, providing a unique experience with each playthrough.
- It's easy to learn and has a fun, quirky atmosphere that appeals to fans of casual space exploration games.
- The game suffers from a lack of depth and variety, leading to repetitive gameplay after a few sessions.
- Combat can feel unbalanced and punishing, making it difficult for players to succeed without luck.
- Technical issues, such as mouse control problems and dated graphics, detract from the overall experience.
- gameplay14 mentions
- 21 % positive mentions
- 57 % neutral mentions
- 21 % negative mentions
Gameplay is characterized by simple mechanics and quick sessions, making it a suitable choice for casual play. However, many users find it repetitive and lacking depth, with a frustrating interface and poor graphics detracting from the experience. While some appreciate its lighthearted nature and potential for fun, others criticize the overall execution and the impact of RNG on gameplay.
“If you've played FTL into the ground and need to give it a rest, this is a delightful way to scratch that roguelike itch without committing to anything too complicated to learn or gameplay that's too intense.”
“This game is a quick, light space exploration game with some interesting mechanics.”
“An excellent 'break-time' game (a game can last anywhere from a few minutes to up to 20 minutes) funny, good gameplay, & nice graphics.”
“The interface is terrible, looks that actually hurt my eyes and gameplay is as stiff and lifeless as a corpse floating in space.”
“The gameplay is boring and repetitive, and the graphics are just awful.”
“While the general idea is nice, the gameplay is very repetitive with various items found hardly making a difference.”
- story12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The game's story is characterized by a quirky and aimless exploration of a unique universe, where players take on the role of a starship captain navigating the "purple void" with the primary goal of collecting items and achieving high scores. While the narrative lacks a strong central plot, it is enriched by random events, interconnected lore, and a distinctive atmosphere that enhances the overall experience. Players may find the absence of a traditional storyline frustrating, but the potential for exciting discoveries and memorable moments keeps the gameplay engaging.
“It has an excellent atmosphere; from the quirky bits of backstory to the memorable snippets of country music you sometimes pick up while drifting through the void, it does a great job of creating a unique 'feel'.”
“I love how the various random items and their lore interconnect, and how exciting the storylines have the potential to be, in what appears on the surface to be an aimless journey.”
“There is no good story or event; the only point of doing anything is to get a big score.”
“I only got this plot once out of many plays, and died before I could even face it in combat.”
“You are the captain of a starship, and your mission is to explore an uncharted region of the galaxy known as the purple void.”
- replayability10 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 20 % neutral mentions
- 30 % negative mentions
Overall, the reviews highlight a mixed perception of replayability. While many players appreciate the procedural generation and find the game infinitely replayable and enjoyable, others note a lack of content that diminishes long-term replay value. Suggestions for improvement include adding more random elements to enhance the experience.
“Infinitely replayable and tons of fun.”
“Procedural generation keeps the game fresh and adds a great deal of replayability.”
“Very enjoyable with great replay value.”
“It's decently made and there's a lot of attention to detail, just there isn't much content or replayability.”
“No replay value at all.”
“Random races and random personalities of the races you meet would improve replayability in the long term.”
- graphics9 mentions
- 33 % positive mentions
- 33 % neutral mentions
- 33 % negative mentions
Overall, the graphics of the game receive mixed reviews; while some players appreciate their charm and find them visually appealing, others criticize them as dated, simplistic, or poorly optimized for modern systems. There are calls for HD graphics support and a mod editor to enhance the visual experience and modding capabilities.
“The graphics are a bit dated but they have their charm.”
“It has nice graphics, and looks nice.”
“An excellent 'break-time' game (a game can last anywhere from a few minutes to up to 20 minutes) funny, good gameplay, & nice graphics.”
“The graphics do not display correctly on any of my Windows 10 PCs - refunded.”
“The gameplay is boring and repetitive, and the graphics are just awful.”
“The graphics are a bit dated, but they have their charm.”
- humor4 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game is praised for its quirky and offbeat sci-fi humor, featuring humorous encounters and a diverse range of comedic elements that enhance the gameplay experience. Its charming art and sound design complement the lighthearted tone, making it an enjoyable choice for short, casual play sessions. Overall, the humor adds a delightful layer to the game's engaging lore and mechanics.
“It's a fun little game with a surprisingly deep package of lore and content, with quirky but lovely art and sound, and a very diverse set of often humorous elements.”
“Humorous encounters with ancient Earth radio waves bouncing around the cosmos.”
“Though Weird Worlds predates FTL by quite a bit, both games seem to scratch the same itch; scalable, randomized play sessions, ship cargo and weapon management, choosing the best route through the map, offbeat sci-fi humor.”
- atmosphere2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The atmosphere is highly praised for its addictive quality, combining quirky backstories with memorable country music snippets to create a unique and immersive experience. Reviewers highlight its effectiveness in establishing a distinct and engaging 'feel' throughout the game.
“The atmosphere is addictive.”
“It has an excellent atmosphere; from the quirky bits of backstory to the memorable snippets of country music you sometimes pick up while drifting through the void, it does a great job of creating a unique 'feel'.”
- optimization1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The game suffers from optimization issues, particularly on Windows 10, leading to performance problems and a lack of smooth gameplay.
- music1 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game is praised for its ability to create an excellent atmosphere, blending quirky backstory elements with memorable snippets of country music that enhance the overall experience while exploring the void.
“It has an excellent atmosphere; from the quirky bits of backstory to the memorable snippets of country music you sometimes pick up while drifting through the void, it does a great job of creating a unique feel.”
