This game had a troubled birth, but it has been a very long time since the ambitious expectations the demo concept raised were for the most part exceeded. There is no reason to give such a harsh treatment to a game so incredibly rich and versatile. True it is not flawless, there are some limitations to what it can generate but there is no doubt that this is a game to go down in the history books, not because of the difficulties it overcame but because of the success it reached as a creative vision. You are stranded, in a remote part of the universe. Hard to tell where exactly but you do find your damaged ship soon and do your best to repair with what you can find and build. And set for the limitless horizon... That is the premise, a lost in space of sorts that does a darn solid effort to show just how immense space really is. And that is why this game deserves those 5 stars, it actually expands on what was humanly possible to represent, all wrapped in a beautiful highly interactive package. What was once a series of setbacks gave rise to a richness unparalleled and to (what matters) a solid game of exploration. Also I have it on Steam not GOG. I may save up a little and buy again just to pay the devs their much deserved credit!
This is without a doubt a top quality platformer as good in everyway as Cuphead and deserving of equal recognition. Controls are spot on, and UI is responsive. But that's the least it's got for it Now the story, well much like every single detail it perfectly captures an ambiance. The character's movement, attitude, music, pixel art ... all possible elements work perfectly to build a consistent sombre atmosphere. In short, this game is an impeccable saga. In many ways it reminds me of NES Castlevania, but with impeccable controls (I love those games to death but understand that was a mayor point of frustration), 16 bit quality graphics and CD quality intense Nordic Metal music. Also, like the music, the atmosphere is far more intense. In fact I'll say this, as far the experience is concerned: the game is the music, and the music is the game. If you like the feeling that music gives you, and you also like hard as nails platformers, stop reading and buy it. This game will offer an experience to be remembered with fondness for decades to come.
