Last Horizon

by Pixeljam

The Developer Says...

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home.

Players Like...

❤ Piloting and Landing Mechanics

You must use the thrust, left, and right controls to carefully guide your spacecraft, accounting for the gravitational pull of planets and the presence of obstacles like asteroids, moons, and black holes. Landing on planets requires finesse, as approaching too fast or at the wrong angle can result in your ship being damaged or destroyed. Mastering the landing mechanics is a key part of the game's challenge and sense of accomplishment.

❤ Exploration and Resource Management

The core gameplay loop involves exploring the procedurally-generated space environment, landing on planets to gather terraforming resources and collect life forms, and then continuing your journey to the final destination. You must carefully monitor and balance your spacecraft's fuel, oxygen, and hull integrity levels to ensure survival. Stopping at planets to replenish these resources is essential, but the process of landing can be challenging due to the varying gravitational forces and landscapes.

❤ Procedural Generation and Emergent Gameplay

The game's environments are procedurally generated, with each playthrough offering a unique set of planets, celestial objects, and hazards to navigate. This creates a sense of exploration and unpredictability, as you never know what you may encounter on your journey. Additionally, the game's events, such as the appearance of hostile alien ships or the collision of moons and asteroids, can create dynamic and emergent gameplay scenarios that you must react to in real-time.

❤ Risk and Reward

While the primary objective is to reach the final destination, you can choose to explore additional planets and collect more terraforming resources along the way. This adds a layer of risk and reward, as spending more time gathering resources can increase your chances of success, but also increases the chances of encountering hazards that can damage or destroy your spacecraft.

❤ Accessibility and Replayability

The game's simple control scheme and minimalist design make it accessible to a wide range of players. However, the challenge lies in mastering the landing mechanics and navigating the game's procedural environments. This balance of accessibility and difficulty, combined with the game's relatively short playtime, contribute to its replayability, as you can attempt to improve your scores and strategies with each new playthrough.

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