So Long Earth

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[h1] Play it once and regret it or don't play at all and don't regret it. [/h1]

So Long Earth is an adventure/platformer game with hand drawn art and an esoteric neuvo steampunk theme as you fly off the earth or something. Unfortunately I simply couldn't get the game to "work" despite the customisable controls... the character just wouldn't move. I guess some testing is necessary when engaged in the business of software development. Perhaps there's an expectation to use a console peasant children's toy controller, which is an unacceptable insult to PC gamers. Developers must not dictate to gamers how games are to be played. On the upside the hand drawn artwork isn't so offensive it will put gamers off, it's not hand drawn art... but there's a lot of basic requirements that any game must satisfy that this game doesn't. There's no options to change the resolution for the game or customise the graphics settings. There's no way for gamers to ensure this is running at the native resolution of their displays... there's no guarantee this game will look right on any PC as a result of this hamfisted design decision. There's no way for gamers to try improve the low quality graphics. Comically, the game was written in Adobe Flash/AIR (I'm not making this up). …

So Long Earth is an unusual science-fiction puzzle platformer that embraces a small-scale, casual approach instead of attempting to deliver an enormous space epic. Developed and published by Ed Farage, it places players in the role of Dominique Fayar, a French mafia member who manages to escape Earth shortly before the planet is destroyed. It is an eccentric starting point that immediately separates the adventure from more conventional stories about astronauts, soldiers, or heroic explorers. Dominique is not exactly humanity's ideal representative, and that unconventional personality gives the journey much of its character. Gameplay revolves around a combination of platforming, exploration, puzzles, and relatively light action. The mechanics are intentionally approachable, making the game more suitable for players interested in progressing through environments and discovering what comes next than those searching for punishing platforming challenges. Obstacles and puzzles provide structure to the journey without overwhelming the experience with complicated systems. This simplicity makes it easy to understand, although it can also leave the gameplay feeling limited for anyone accust…

Игра 'So Long Earth' оставляет смешанные чувства. Визуально проект выполнен достойно, особенно впечатляют масштабные космические пейзажи и детализация кораблей. Сюжет подается интересно, затрагивая темы морального выбора и последствий решений для человечества. Однако, геймплей, увы, не дотягивает. Управление кораблём ощущается немного неуклюжим, а сражения быстро становятся однообразными. Некоторые миссии кажутся затянутыми и не всегда логичными. Несмотря на увлекательную историю и атмосферу, игра страдает от повторяющегося геймплея и не самой отзывчивой механики управления. Любителям космических симуляторов, ищущим медитативный опыт с акцентом на сюжет, игра может понравиться. Но тем, кто ожидает динамичных и разнообразных сражений, возможно, стоит обратить внимание на другие проекты. В целом, 'So Long Earth' имеет потенциал, но нуждается в доработке геймплея, чтобы полностью раскрыться.