Info about RetroSpace: Official game description: **KEY FEATURES** ---------------- * **Play Your Way** – Sneak, hack, create diversions, lure enemies into traps, discover hidden routes, or fight your way through Aurora 5. Every obstacle has multiple solutions. * **A True Immersive Sim** – Manipulate interconnected systems, exploit environmental hazards, turn security against your enemies, and solve problems creatively. * **Mutamods™** – Unlock powerful mutations that enhance stealth, combat, exploration, and mobility. Beware - every upgrade may come with unexpected side effects. * **Explore Aurora 5** – Navigate a massive interconnected space station filled with secrets, shortcuts, alternate paths, and hidden areas. * **Death, Cloning & Consequences** – Death is not the end. Clone yourself, recover your lost gear, and deal with the consequences of repeated resurrection. * **Disco-Punk Space Horror** – Experience a unique blend of retro-futurism, cosmic horror, dark humor, and narrative-driven exploration. * **Reactive Gameplay** – Learn enemy behaviours, adapt your strategy, and use the station's systems to gain the upper hand. RetroSpace is a love letter to the immersive games of yesteryear, with a modern sensibility and some unique, genre-bending twists. **IMMERSIVE DISCO-PUNK SPACE-HORROR!** -------------------------------------- You were but a simple janitor, now you are the last hope of all humanity! A space station has been swallowed by a sentient black hole, weird animal and plant hybrids roam the corridors, and even time itself has gone completely mad around you. Navigate with stealth or unleash a blast-tastic odyssey through the cursed station. Will you be the hero Earth needs, or are you groovin' to save your own soul? The choice is yours! **SURVIVING AURORA 5** ---------------------- The enemies on the station of Aurora 5 are completely different from each other, so you've gotta channel your inner mad scientist to outsmart 'em. Survival ain't just luck; it's about cracking the code on their behavior, special abilities, and weaknesses. You will also have to deal with a variety of environmental factors. Security systems - for example - can be extremely deadly unless you find a way and turn them into traps or even unlikely allies... **STEALTH VS ACTION** --------------------- Don't like conflicts? Would you rather hide in the dark or find a way around your enemy? Or are you the kind who goes completely mental and attacks your opponent with its own flaming body part? The choice is yours, janitor! RetroSpace allows you to solve situations in many different ways. Total avoidance is as legit as a diversion, trap setting, or full-on "balls-to-the-wall" action. **THE STATION** --------------- Aurora 5 is a massively interconnected and open station that you are free to explore. As you discover new and new areas, shortcuts, and secret paths will open up to previously visited locations. This can be accessed through a (mostly) peaceful central HUB area, where you can return anytime when you can't take the madness and horror any longer. **MUTAMODS, DEATH, AND REBIRTH** -------------------------------- Mutamods™ can make your life much easier and enhance your combat and stealth skills. Want to become a tentacle-armed, mind-controlling, shadow-lurking mutant madman? Be our guest. BUT BEWARE! Mutamods™ may have unexpected and irreversible side effects... Death will be integral to your journey, but don't worry! Aurora can produce an infinite number of clones of you. But here's the hitch – cloning ain't all sunshine and rainbows. You should be prepared for some severe cloning degenerations, and of course, it is highly recommended to get your stuff back from your former self. Get ready for a wild ride through the psychedelic unknown, where every death is just another funky twist in your interstellar journey! **BLURB** --------- _2177 - Humanity's last hope is the AURORA fleet, a convoy of floating space stations searching for a new home._ _On this century-long mission, humans spend their lives in deep sleep, while robots, androids, and a dedicated team of chosen janitors guard their dreams._ _Until one of the gigantic city-ships derails off its course..._ _Sucked into a black hole..._ _And now it drifts in the void, lost in the infinite blackness of space._ _The corridors are infested with mutants, and the ship is constantly jumping between two time periods._ _Is there a way home? Will the madness ever end?_ _A nameless janitor is looking for answers and a way out._ _A way out of the endless loop, the evil void, and the cosmic madness..._ _This is... RETROSPACE!"_ _In space, no one can hear you groove!_ Release date: Oct 1, 2026 Categories: Immersive Sim, Stealth Gameplay, Sci-fi Horror, First-Person Shooter, Open-World Exploration, Resource Management, Mutation System, Retro FPS Feature scans: - Proton/Linux: score 45; verdict: Mostly Playable with Steam Deck Performance Issues; summary: The available reviews provide limited but Linux-relevant evidence: two users report performance problems on Steam Deck, with one explicitly saying the game cannot hold 30 fps and should not be Deck Verified. No review mentions Proton version switching, launch options, crashes, anti-cheat or DRM blockers, or native Linux build quality. The main Linux/SteamOS friction is Deck performance rather than launch failure. - Hardware Profile: - Summary: Only one hardware cohort had usable performance evidence: the Windows 12-15GB VRAM group. That cohort's sole included snippet is a recommendation reporting no technical problems. - Sample size: 24 (22% coverage) - Audience skew: Review sample is heavily weighted toward Windows PCs with 10GB+ VRAM. - Windows 12-15GB VRAM (positive, 8 reports): The one included review from this cohort recommends the game and reports no performance or stability issues, only feature wishes such as ray tracing and co-op. - Caveats: 24 of 108 reviews expose hardware metadata.; Review sample is heavily weighted toward Windows PCs with 10GB+ VRAM. Feature extractions: - Community Price: No data - Playtime Metrics: - Game completion: N/A - Story completion: N/A - Session length: 12.0h - Endgame: N/A - Reasoning: The only direct playtime metric is the 12-hour single sitting, which supports sessionLength = 12 hours. The 7-8 hour comment is current progress before finishing, not a completion time, so it cannot establish storyCompletion. The midpoint and 'not beaten' comments confirm no completion time is given, and the 1-hour comment is early total playtime rather than a confirmed session length. No review provides a clear game completion, story completion, or endgame duration for RetroSpace. - Time-to-fun: - Summary: Players report the game is fun immediately: first impressions and story hook them, and the first hour is described as splendid. Early friction centers on unclear tutorial guidance and occasional AI issues, while the open first level after the tutorial and non-guided BioShock-like design frame the experience. - Stance: Fun immediately - Anchor: The first hour of play - Time to anchor: N/A - Friction: Unclear tutorial about the heal dome/spawn mechanic; AI needs tweaking from time to time - Unlock drivers: Moving past the tutorial into the first open level with many different paths - Conditions: First impressions and story hook; First hour of play; After the tutorial, when the first level opens up; Expectation of no RPG progression, BioShock-like structure; Non-guided, non-scripted design; Tolerance for AI quirks and unclear tutorial - Player Archetypes: - Immersive Sim Genre Veteran (buy) - Motivation: To continue the classic immersive sim and boomer shooter lineage with an indie game that echoes beloved genre touchstones. - Playstyle: Compares systems and level design to classics, values open-ended routes, and replays to find alternate solutions. - Experience: veteran - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: fan - Reference games: System Shock; Bioshock; Prey; Deus Ex - Stealth and Pacifist Route Seeker (buy) - Motivation: To complete no-kill or stealth-focused runs and find unconventional ways to bypass combat. - Playstyle: Avoids direct firefights, seeks alternate routes through levels, and expects stealth systems to support precise pacifist play. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: Thief; System Shock - Hardcore Challenge and Resource Manager (buy) - Motivation: To master hardcore difficulty and manage scarce resources under pressure. - Playstyle: Plays carefully, conserves supplies, and treats hazards and hardcore modes as the core challenge. - Experience: familiar - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A - Power and Build Experimenter (buy) - Motivation: To discover and customize powers, gadgets, and weapon upgrades that match a preferred playstyle. - Playstyle: Focuses on abilities such as clone, seeks upgrade NPCs, and experiments with build options as they unlock. - Experience: newcomer - Purchase stance: buy - Labels: N/A - Reference games: N/A Below are summaries of things people say about the game per category. Each point is assigned a weight that represents how often it is mentioned across all reviews. What players like: - Universally Positive Player Reception (weight 0.77): Many reviewers describe the game as great, phenomenal, or very good. The overall sentiment across multiple clusters is highly favorable. - Strong System Shock Spiritual Successor (weight 0.45): Players frequently compare the game to System Shock 2, System Shock Remake, and Prey, calling it a worthy successor. It captures the feel of classic immersive sims. - Developer Passion and Love Letter (weight 0.26): Many reviews note the developers' obvious love and passion for the genre, calling the game a faithful love letter to immersive sims. - Immersive Sound Design and Voice Acting (weight 0.25): The sound design is repeatedly described as insane and successful, greatly enhancing immersion and atmosphere. Voice acting is also singled out as great. - Fun and Engaging Gameplay Loop (weight 0.25): Reviewers find the gameplay fun, interesting, and easy to pick up for an immersive sim. The core loop shines and keeps players engaged. - Excellent Visuals and Graphics (weight 0.15): Players consistently praise the game's excellent visuals and graphics. The art direction contributes significantly to the experience. - Interesting World and Setting (weight 0.15): The game brings its own unique world and setting that players find pretty interesting. It stands out while still honoring its inspirations. - Weapon Upgrades with Changing Sound (weight 0.15): Weapon upgrades are a notable feature, with sound design changing entirely as weapons are upgraded. This adds a satisfying layer of progression. - Great Value for Money (weight 0.15): Multiple reviewers state the game is very much worth buying and worth the price. It delivers a satisfying experience for the cost. - Modern Immersive Sim Excellence (weight 0.14): The game is described as a very tasty modern immersive sim and an amazing indie immersive sim. It successfully modernizes the genre. Common complaints: - UI and UX problems (weight 0.88): Interface is clunky, with missing settings, key mapping issues, and confusing controls. Many quality-of-life features are absent or broken. - Ladders and fall damage (weight 0.8): Ladders are janky and broken, causing falls and excessive damage. Fall damage is too lethal, often resulting in unintended deaths or save reloads. - Combat and AI issues (weight 0.51): Combat feels retro and unpolished, with enemies not utilizing weapons well. AI has limited chase ability and stealth detection is inconsistent. - Technical performance issues (weight 0.44): The game suffers from stuttering, frame drops, and optimization problems, even on high-end systems. Some players cannot maintain 30 fps, and the game strains the system. - Story and ending flaws (weight 0.43): The narrative falters toward the end, with a rushed final act and unsatisfactory endings. Many story arcs lack closure. - Minor bugs and glitches (weight 0.37): Various minor bugs exist, such as fire display errors, item spinning, and getting stuck. The game needs patches to fix these issues. - Game balance and difficulty (weight 0.3): Difficulty is too easy on standard, with no option to change mid-game. Balance issues persist in the midgame and with cloning errors. - Uninteresting mutagens and gadgets (weight 0.25): Many mutagens and mutamods are useless, and credits are scarce. Upgrades unlock too late to be useful. - Poor onboarding and guidance (weight 0.19): The game doesn't explain key mechanics, and players often get lost or stuck. Tutorials are insufficient. - Stealth system imprecision (weight 0.15): The stealth system is not very precise, with enemies spotting the player too easily even in shadows. AI detection is inconsistent. - Unoriginal immersive sim formula (weight 0.14): The gameplay follows the immersive sim formula too closely, feeling like an unofficial remake. The concept is not original. - Audio log limitations (weight 0.13): Cannot listen to audio logs while moving, and relistening locks the player in the tab menu. - Steam Deck performance (weight 0.13): The game performs poorly on Steam Deck and should not be verified. Frame rates are low and stuttering occurs. - Translation error in puzzle (weight 0.08): A translation error in the hub garden security system password puzzle makes it impossible to solve correctly. - Difficulty cannot be changed (weight 0.08): Players cannot change difficulty after starting a game, leading to an overpowered experience and lack of challenge. - Tedious backtracking (weight 0.08): The game features tedious backtracking, especially in the final sections, which detracts from the experience. - In-game movie bug (weight 0.07): An in-game movie does not play properly in the stasis reception area. - Dead body blocks path (weight 0.07): Players can get stuck if their own dead body blocks a path. - Gender choice missing (weight 0.07): The inability to play as a female character reduces immersion for some players. - Alarm sound lingers (weight 0.07): The alarm sound at the beginning lingers for too long, which can be annoying. Gameplay feedback: - Immersive sim genre classification (weight 0.85): Many reviewers categorize the game as a modern immersive sim, drawing direct comparisons to Prey, BioShock, and System Shock. This genre identity is the most frequently mentioned descriptor across all clusters. - Multiple approaches and player freedom (weight 0.54): Players highlight that objectives can be completed through various routes, stealth, hacking, environmental tricks, or direct combat. This open-ended design is a core strength praised across many clusters. - Creative environmental interactions (weight 0.41): Players can utilize unique environmental interactions such as flying on a fire extinguisher, cleaning blood with detergent, or using severed heads to electrify water. These emergent gameplay moments are highly memorable. - Retro aesthetic and space horror (weight 0.4): The game features a retro low-poly visual style with space horror elements and a satirical tone. This distinctive presentation is frequently noted as a key characteristic. - Resource scavenging and upgrades (weight 0.38): Players scavenge resources, upgrade weapons, and purchase abilities or mutamods using credits. This progression system adds depth to the survival horror experience. - Level design with multiple paths (weight 0.35): Levels feature dense spaces, ventilation shafts, walkways, and hidden pathways that support multiple routes. This design enhances replayability and exploration. - Clone death and soul mechanics (weight 0.31): Death results in respawning as a new clone, allowing players to loot their own corpse or retrieve their soul. This twist on the death mechanic is a standout feature. - Stealth and hacking systems (weight 0.3): Stealth mechanics akin to Thief and hacking of security systems and turrets are viable playstyles. These systems offer alternative ways to overcome obstacles. - Audio logs and hidden secrets (weight 0.3): Collectible audio logs, readable emails, and hidden lore spots provide backstory and rewards for exploration. These elements encourage thorough searching. - Factions, AI, and world building (weight 0.28): The game features factions, AI behavior, and a hub system that serves as a safe haven with collectables and storage. These elements enrich the immersive world. - Exploring a derelict spaceship (weight 0.25): The game is set on the drifting Aurora 5 space station where the player, a janitor, uncovers a mystery amid chaos. The narrative and setting are central to the experience. - No quest markers or yellow paint (weight 0.25): The game deliberately omits quest markers and yellow paint, promoting non-guided exploration and puzzle-solving. Reviewers appreciate this old-school design choice. - Indie, condensed experience (weight 0.23): The game is an indie title, smaller and more condensed than a AAA immersive sim, but it captures the essence of the genre. This makes it a focused, high-quality experience. - Inventory management and item interaction (weight 0.23): An inventory system with rotation (R key) and Resident Evil-style management is present. Players can interact with items like sprinkling water on monitors to remove blood. - Combat inspired by System Shock (weight 0.2): Combat combines elements from System Shock and BioShock, with a mix of guns and abilities. The pistol ammo is plentiful to support aggressive playstyles. - Mutagen and gene system (weight 0.19): The mutagen system allows players to gain genetic tonics and abilities, with options to remove debuffs via heal dome gene reconstruction. This adds a layer of character customization. - Puzzle solving and codes (weight 0.19): Puzzles involve finding codes, such as a garden security password requiring digit manipulation, and biometric locks block progression. These challenges require thought over run-and-gun tactics. - Hardcore difficulty options (weight 0.18): Difficulty is set at the start and cannot be changed, with options like 1999 Mode for a more challenging experience. This appeals to players seeking a tough survival challenge. - Half-Life style ladders (weight 0.17): Ladders are included and function similarly to those in Half-Life, adding a touch of nostalgia. This small mechanic is noted by some reviewers. - Demo and controller support (weight 0.17): A demo exists that may slightly differ from the full release, and controller support is available. These features make the game more accessible. Performance notes: - Micro-stuttering issues reported (weight 0.15): Multiple reviewers noted frequent micro-stuttering, including occasional and constant occurrences. This affects gameplay smoothness on various system configurations. - Stutters and frame drops on various rigs (weight 0.09): The game often stutters and drops frames across different systems. This indicates widespread optimization problems. - Graphics presets do not fix issues (weight 0.08): Low, balanced, performance, quality, and 60-100% resolution scale all exhibit the same performance issues. This suggests the problems are not configurable away. - Heavy system stress, video loss (weight 0.08): The game causes heavy system stress leading to video signal loss. This is a severe issue that may affect hardware stability. - FPS drops noted (weight 0.08): Occasional FPS drops from 150 to 80 were observed. This indicates performance instability on high-refresh setups. - Inability to maintain 30 FPS (weight 0.08): One report indicates the game cannot sustain 30 frames per second. This suggests significant performance challenges on certain hardware. - Constant temperatures and frame drops (weight 0.08): Temperatures and frame drops remain consistent across all presets. This indicates a fundamental performance bottleneck. - Issues on PC and Steam Deck (weight 0.08): Performance issues occur on both main PC and Steam Deck. This highlights cross-platform optimization challenges. - Input lag experienced (weight 0.08): Input lag was reported as an issue. This can significantly affect responsiveness and gameplay feel. - Steam Deck verification questioned (weight 0.07): A reviewer argued that the game should not be Steam Deck verified due to performance issues. This implies the game may not meet the platform's standards. - No issues on high-end PC (weight 0.07): A user with an RTX 3080 and 5800X3D experienced no performance issues. This suggests that high-end hardware handles the game well. - Technical base needs improvement (weight 0.07): The technical foundation of the game requires enhancement. This suggests underlying engine or optimization problems. - Bugs need fixing (weight 0.07): Reviewers mention that bugs need to be addressed. This indicates the presence of software defects affecting gameplay. - Demo performance improved in full game (weight 0.07): The demo had rough performance, but those issues are reportedly absent in the full release. This indicates optimization improvements post-demo. - Minor performance spikes (weight 0.07): Small spikes in performance were noted but are not game-breaking. This suggests the issue is relatively mild for some users. - Fine with slight traversal microstutter (weight 0.07): The game runs fine with barely noticeable microstutter during traversal. This indicates minor issues for some players. - Runs smooth as butter (weight 0.07): One user reported exceptionally smooth performance. This shows that for some configurations, the game runs perfectly. - Running well so far (weight 0.06): A reviewer stated the game is running well up to this point. This suggests a positive experience for some players. Recommendations: - Fans of System Shock and BioShock will enjoy (weight 0.66): Many reviewers recommend the game specifically to players who enjoyed System Shock, BioShock, Prey, or similar immersive sims. The main reference point across most clusters is System Shock, with BioShock and Prey also frequently mentioned. - Great fit for immersive sim enthusiasts (weight 0.4): Reviewers frequently state that the game is well-suited for fans of the immersive sim genre in general. Positive recommendations target anyone who appreciates the genre regardless of specific titles. - Strong overall recommendation to buy (weight 0.39): A significant number of clusters contain straightforward endorsements to purchase the game. These range from wholehearted recommendations to simple "just buy it" statements. - Worth buying at its price (weight 0.33): Several reviewers highlight that the game is worth the price or a steal for what it offers. The low price point makes it an easy purchase decision for many. - Unique retro sci-fi blend praised (weight 0.23): Reviewers note the game's distinctive mix of retro aesthetics, weirdness, and satisfying gameplay. The 70s sci-fi theme and humorous tone are called out as appealing. - Tutorial and demo suggestions (weight 0.11): Reviewers suggest watching tutorial videos for gameplay features and trying the demo before buying. These are practical tips for new players. - May not suit genre newcomers (weight 0.08): Some reviewers hesitate to recommend the game to players unfamiliar with the immersive sim or related genres. The experience may be less accessible without prior genre exposure. - Appeals to action and horror fans (weight 0.07): One cluster specifically recommends the game to players who love action and horror in a retro style. This niche target audience is explicitly mentioned. - Must-have for space fans (weight 0.07): A cluster suggests the game is a must-have for fans of space-themed settings. This indicates a specific thematic appeal beyond genre. - Ending disappoints some players (weight 0.07): One cluster mentions a recommendation being withheld due to the game's ending. This points to a narrative or conclusion issue that negatively impacted at least one reviewer. - Interface issues called unplayable (weight 0.07): A cluster notes that the game needs interface patches because it is unplayable as is. This suggests potential technical or usability problems requiring attention. - Play on harder difficulty (weight 0.07): One cluster advises playing on a higher difficulty setting, implying that the standard difficulty may not provide the intended challenge. - Similar to Abiotic Factor (weight 0.07): A reviewer recommends checking out Abiotic Factor if you enjoy this game. This compares the title to another game in a similar vein. Other player notes: - Compared to BioShock and Prey (weight 0.97): The game is frequently compared to BioShock and Prey, with some reviewers calling it a blend of the two. Others note similar vibes to Prey. - Frequent Comparisons to System Shock (weight 0.62): Many reviewers compare the game to System Shock, System Shock 2, and the System Shock Remake, often describing it as a spiritual successor. Some find it more enjoyable than the remake. - Comparisons to Half-Life and Others (weight 0.45): Some reviewers compare the game to Half-Life, Deus Ex, and Dishonored, noting familiar mechanics. Others mention The Outer Worlds, Fallout, and We Happy Few. - Setting: 70s Sci-Fi Disco (weight 0.28): The game has a 70s sci-fi theme with a setting like a disco film, set on the Aurora 5 space station with mutants. The narrative is self-aware and well-written. - ImmSim Genre Love Letter (weight 0.26): Reviewers describe the game as a love letter to the immersive sim genre, praising its faithfulness to classic formulas. Some hope it maintains interest in the genre. - Demo Available and Carries Progress (weight 0.25): A demo is available that many played before purchase, and progress carries over to the full game with slight differences. The release build fixed a brightness issue from the demo. - Suggested Improvements: Ray Tracing, Co-op (weight 0.22): Reviewers suggest adding ray tracing and a co-op mode. Some compare it to Lethal Company and suggest a collab with Abiotic Factor. - UI and Tutorials Feel Cheap (weight 0.19): The interface, options, and tutorials feel cheap, and there are UI/UX issues that need patching. Reviewers hope the first patch fixes these problems. - Gunplay Underwhelming But Functional (weight 0.19): Gunplay is underwhelming but functional, and some jank should be expected. Audio announcements explain the presence of audiologs. - Level Design Praised (weight 0.19): Level design decisions are considered better than in Prey or System Shock, though the game brings its own unique ideas to the immersive sim formula. - Developer's First 3D Game (weight 0.18): This is the studio's first fully 3D game, and developers put a lot of love into it. Reviewers noticed a massive improvement from the demo. - Dated Graphics Intentionally Styled (weight 0.14): Graphics are dated but intentionally so, reminiscent of older games. Some note the style is similar to Abiotic Factor. - Indie Renaissance in Immersive Sims (weight 0.13): Reviewers note a renaissance of great boomershooter and immersive sim indie games, and suggest indie games are surpassing AAA games. - Steam Deck Verified (weight 0.08): The game is Steam Deck verified, indicating good compatibility. This is a positive point for portable play. - Short but Enjoyable Experience (weight 0.08): The game lasts about two evenings and is described as middle-of-the-road. Reviewers find it enjoyable but not overly long. - Legal Issues Prevented System Shock 3 (weight 0.08): Due to legal disputes, Shodan was not available, preventing it from being System Shock 3. Instead, it is a space adventure with similar qualities. Emotions: - Frustration (weight 0.14): Players are frustrated by technical issues like constant micro stutters, input lag, poor optimization, and bugs such as a fire bug causing burns in a room with no fire. Janky ladder mechanics, brutal fall damage, and tedious backtracking lead to avoidable deaths and slow progression. Additionally, a translation error in a key puzzle blocks progress, and the final third of the game feels hastily assembled with unresolved story arcs. - Disappointment (weight 0.1): Disappointment stems from a nonsensical and uninspired ending that drags down the experience, wasted plot setup, and the full game not living up to the demo. Performance issues on PC and Steam Deck, an unplayable interface, and lack of hints further detract. The inability to play as a female character and an imprecise stealth system also contribute to the letdown. - Satisfaction (weight 0.09): Satisfaction comes from the game feeling like System Shock Remake or Prey, with tight movement controls and multiple approaches to situations. Smooth performance, great audio, and level design that rewards exploration and creative problem solving are highly praised. The final version resolved demo issues like the flashlight, and the game checks every box for immersive sim fans. - Excitement (weight 0.08): Excitement is driven by the game being a blend of System Shock, Dead Space, and Prey, available at a low price, and tackling the immersive sim genre well. Discovering secrets through emails, the gorgeous low-poly aesthetic, and a comedic narrative add to the thrill. Players are curious about future content and are having a blast with the retro vibe. - Enjoyment (weight 0.07): Enjoyment arises from playing a modern immersive sim that follows the familiar formula, with fun combat, stealth, and vast exploration. The game scratches the nostalgia itch for immersive sims and combines elements of The Outer Worlds, Prey, and Kingdom Come: Deliverance. Its humorous and silly take on the genre, interesting world, and lighthearted tone make it super enjoyable. - Annoyance (weight 0.05): Annoyance is caused by buggy ladders and fall damage leading to avoidable deaths, and the character walking at a snail's crawl when engaged with an enemy. Cloning errors like the schizophrenia trigger occurring too often, and melee not registering in narrow spaces along with inventory issues, further irritate players. - Love (weight 0.04): Love is expressed because the game evokes Prey with wry comedy and a quirky setting, and is seen as a faithful and passionate love letter to immersive sims. It is exactly what fans were looking forward to in a System Shock-like game, with unique ideas that resonate deeply. - Admiration (weight 0.04): Admiration stems from the game's design choices aligning with classic immersive sims, evoking nostalgia and appreciation for the developers. The environment, setting, worldbuilding, and satire are wonderful, and the impressive underlying systems, atmosphere, and dark humor are notable. The rejection of quest markers and in-game GPS allows for player curiosity and creativity. - Enthusiasm (weight 0.03): Enthusiasm is high because the game plays at the level of Prey, Deus Ex, and Dishonored, with a loved action/horror retro style. It is engaging and comparable to BioShock and We Happy Few, leaning into the retro space junk trope. Great music, sound effects, voice acting, world building, and gameplay make it fantastic. - Appreciation (weight 0.03): Appreciation is shown for the game being great and similar to System Shock 2, and a very good successor to BioShock/System Shock. The care put into the game by developers and the love with which it was made are clearly recognized. - Amusement (weight 0.03): Amusement comes from the absurd premise of being a janitor who becomes mutated, dies, and is cloned, and from playing as a janitor belonging to a secret janitorial brotherhood. The ability to fly on a fire extinguisher, learned from comments, adds to the humorous experience. - Intrigue (weight 0.03): Intrigue is sparked by the ominous, creepy, and interesting dark sci-fi atmosphere. The game is intriguing so far and has similar vibes to Prey, with compelling vibes reminiscent of System Shock 2, Dead Space, and Prey. - Mild disappointment (weight 0.02): Mild disappointment arises because the concept is not original and the formula is followed too closely, making the game feel arid and cheap, including its interface, options, and tutorials. Micro-stuttering and an in-game movie not playing properly in the stasis reception area also contribute. - Hope (weight 0.02): Hope is felt because new immersive sim projects like this may keep interest alive in the genre. The game seems great and could be fixed through optimizations, offering potential for improvement. - Confusion (weight 0.02): Confusion is caused by a translation error in the puzzle instruction, which made the reviewer question their own intelligence and spend ten minutes trying to solve an unsolvable puzzle. Getting stuck because their own dead body blocked a path also led to confusion. - Fun (weight 0.02): Fun is derived from clever mechanics and environmental interaction, as well as many paths and choices in gameplay. These elements make the experience enjoyable and engaging. - Liking (weight 0.01): Liking is expressed because the game functions well and the absurd atmosphere is nice, providing a pleasant experience. - Captivation (weight 0.01): Captivation occurred when the reviewer played the demo and was drawn in immediately, indicating strong initial engagement. - Impressed (weight 0.01): Impressed by the real love that developers put into the game, which is evident in its quality and design. - Refreshed (weight 0.01): Refreshed by the real non-guided experience, which stands in contrast to guided modern games, offering a sense of freedom and discovery.}