Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum (Chapter 1) (2023)

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This game really nails the old EGA graphics and atmosphere. It's clear this is a small game of passion and love. Unfortunately it also has very frustrating puzzles and a few pixel hunting problems just like in the good old days. So unfortunately I can't recommend to anyone except for those who enjoy adventure games like this. I think they need have a few QOL like better hints and maybe a way to highlight hotspots.

Short and fun little point and click, nothing wow.

Playing this game was like stepping back into the '80s. It's a classic point-and-click adventure game. The story is fun and the difficulty is reasonable. You talk to characters, search for objects among pixels, decide what action to take with the objects... Perfect for those feeling nostalgic.

Stellar Mess: The Princess Conundrum (Chapter 1) is a nostalgic point-and-click adventure developed and published by Tibba Games that successfully captures the atmosphere of classic PC adventures while introducing a setting that feels refreshingly uncommon. Taking place in Patagonia during the early 1990s, the game follows Diego, an ordinary comic shop owner whose fascination with the legendary Stellar Battle universe has shaped much of his life. His obsession with the enigmatic Princess Lanor and his belief that there is more to the fictional saga than meets the eye set the stage for an entertaining blend of science fiction, mystery, and comedy. From its opening moments, the game establishes a sense of curiosity that encourages players to uncover the secrets hidden behind its retro presentation. What makes Stellar Mess particularly memorable is its use of location and time period. The decision to set the adventure in Argentina gives it a personality that distinguishes it from many indie titles inspired by the adventure games of the late twentieth century. The year 1991 serves as more than a backdrop; it influences the game's identity through references to pre-internet fandom cult…

WTF did I just try to play? A weird, remarkably ugly point-and-click adventure that feels like it escaped from a forgotten floppy disk. Maybe it's charming if you're deep into retro nostalgia, but it mostly left me confused and unimpressed.