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❤ Gameplay Overview

The game puts you in control of a decaying spacecraft, tasking you with exploring distant star systems. The minimalist, retro-inspired interface is the focus, emphasizing the management of the spacecraft's power systems and the gathering of data about the planets in each system.

❤ Spacecraft Management

A key aspect of the gameplay is managing the spacecraft's dwindling power resources. As you travel between star systems, the nuclear battery slowly decays, forcing you to carefully allocate power to different systems like life support, navigation, and data collection. This creates a tangible sense of tension and urgency, as you must make difficult choices about which systems to keep powered.

❤ Planet Exploration

Exploring the planets in each star system is another core gameplay element. You use the spacecraft's slow-display camera to take photographs of the planets and a radio receiver to record the mysterious radio waves emanating from them. Gathering this data is integral to uncovering the mystery of the missing Magella Science Expedition. However, your ability to explore and gather data is hampered by the gradual degradation of the spacecraft's systems. As the nuclear battery drains and the screen becomes increasingly pixelated, simple tasks like aligning the camera and interpreting the radio signals become more challenging.

❤ Player Reviews

Many players have praised the atmospheric and tense nature of the gameplay, highlighting the sense of isolation and claustrophobia that comes from being trapped in the cramped, decaying spacecraft. Reviewers have drawn comparisons to the gameplay of "Iron Lung," another atmospheric horror game set in a confined space, appreciating how the minimalist interface and resource management mechanics build tension. Overall, the gameplay is well-received, with players appreciating the unique combination of space exploration, horror, and resource management that creates an immersive experience.