Summary
- Release Year: 2016
- Genres: Adventure, Indie, Platform, Simulator
- Platforms: PlayStation 4
- Developers: Cosmic Picnic
- Publishers: Cosmic Picnic
Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space: A Journey Through the Cosmos
Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is a space-flight game with a unique blend of platforming and physics-based gameplay. Players take on the role of an astronaut exploring a colorful and mysterious universe filled with alien races, fashionable hats, and plenty of secrets to discover.
The game begins with the player’s ship crash-landing on a strange planet. With no memory of how they got there or who they are, the player must rely on the help of ZING, a navigation computer with a faulty social circuit. Together, they embark on an odyssey through the galaxy, searching for answers and making new discoveries along the way.
Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is a challenging but rewarding game that will appeal to fans of space-flight games, platformers, and physics-based puzzles. The game’s unique blend of genres creates a truly unique and memorable experience.
Gameplay
Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is played from a third-person perspective. The player controls their ship using the left analog stick and the right analog stick to control the camera. The ship can be moved in any direction, and the player can use the left and right triggers to accelerate and brake.
The game’s physics engine plays a major role in the gameplay. The player must use the ship’s momentum and inertia to navigate through the game’s many challenges. For example, the player can use the ship’s momentum to launch themselves over gaps or to slingshot around obstacles.
The game also features a variety of platforming elements. The player must use their ship to jump, climb, and swing their way through the game’s many levels. The platforming elements are challenging but fair, and they add a lot of variety to the gameplay.
Setting
Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is set in a colorful and mysterious universe. The game’s levels are filled with a variety of alien races, each with their own unique culture and technology. The player will also encounter a variety of strange and wonderful objects, such as giant space whales, floating islands, and even a planet made entirely of cheese.
The game’s art style is a mix of 2D and 3D graphics. The backgrounds are rendered in 2D, while the characters and objects are rendered in 3D. The art style is bright and colorful, and it creates a truly unique and memorable world.
Characters
The player character in Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is an astronaut who has lost their memory. The player must rely on the help of ZING, a navigation computer with a faulty social circuit, to find their way home.
ZING is a quirky and endearing character who provides the player with a lot of helpful information and support. ZING is also a bit of a know-it-all, and they often make sarcastic remarks about the player’s actions.
The player will also encounter a variety of other characters throughout the game, including aliens, robots, and even a talking hat. Each character has their own unique personality and backstory, and they all add to the game’s charm and humor.
Story
The story of Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is told through a series of cutscenes and dialogue sequences. The story is simple but engaging, and it provides a lot of motivation for the player to explore the game’s many levels.
The player’s goal is to find their way home, but along the way they will learn about the history of the galaxy and the many different alien races that inhabit it. The player will also discover the secrets of their own past and the reason why they lost their memory.
Conclusion
Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is a must-play for fans of space-flight games, platformers, and physics-based puzzles. The game’s unique blend of genres creates a truly unique and memorable experience. With its charming characters, beautiful art style, and engaging story, Amazing Discoveries In Outer Space is a game that you won’t soon forget.
Score: 8/10
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8/10
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