The original developer sold it to other people who was very enthusiastic at the beginning but soon lost their momentum. Now it is completely abandoned: no news, no updates, no game, actually.
Lacuna Passage
- Release Date:
- May 17, 2017
- Developer:
- Candescent Games
- Publisher:
- Candescent Games
- Platforms:
- Windows Mac
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About This Game
AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
“A gorgeous game of mystery and survival” - Kotaku
"I’ll happily play" - Rock Paper Shotgun
"Lacuna Passage stands out from the competition with gameplay and "realistic" environments" -
"A massive, convincing game world" - Red Bull
"A very realistic portrayal of what life is like on the Red Planet" - GameSkinny
"The game has captured the imagination of many space and science fiction fans" - Mashable
"There is plenty to enjoy about Lacuna Passage" - GAMR
"Pretty damn neat" - Select Button
"The landscapes are magnificent" - Game-Guide
"The game's music is completely off the hook" - Cinema Blend
"They’ve captured the vibe of Mars very well" - Tech Raptor
About the Game
You wake in an landing pod, check your equipment, and venture out onto the red Martian soil in search of a nearby habitat. With 25 square miles of the Red Planet to explore and survive, you must gather resources from randomized points-of-interest, supply caches, and other habitats in order to continue your mission. But survival is more than just tracking status bars. Maintaining your life-support equipment is just as important as maintaining your health.
Explore a massive terrain generated from actual Mars satellite imagery. With features generated from scans collected by the HiRISE project and details painstakingly designed to reflect the photography captured by planetary rovers, this is as close as you can get to visiting the true Red Planet.

Survive the harsh Martian environment with mechanics based on real health metrics like blood glucose levels, heart rate, caloric intake, and more. You will feel like a true interplanetary pioneer as you conquer the elements and survive randomized threats like dust storms.

Capture the beauty of Mars with an in-game photography mechanic that allows you to document your discoveries. Photos are saved to your computer at full 1920x1080 resolution and can be referenced in-game where you can set objective points to navigate back to where the photos were taken.

Interact with the various astronaut technologies through your dependable datapad. You will need to manage inventories, salvage and craft supplies, and repair vital life support systems in order to survive the desolate landscapes of Mars. Find and drive rovers to help manage multiple habitats.
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User Reviews
I'm just about six hours in and I have to say I like it! My main base is up and running at high efficiency. I have found one of the other bases, looted it for spare parts and took all of the stored food back to the main base; almost ran out of oxygen trying to get back! Contracted some radiation sickness on a long expedition but found some anti-radiation pills to get me back to health. All-in-all, if you want to be Mark Watney for a while, this is your game!
2 years now since last communications from the developer. Oxygen supplies have long since depleted, and only his desiccated remains now poke through the drifting red sands of a lifeless Martian landscape.
Abandoned game, they promised an update for years and now they officially announced they leave it. The game as it is doesn't offer any more than a few hours of gameplay, after that not much to do since you can't avoid to die of starvation. DON'T BUY THIS. It should be removed from the store. Don't give money to scammers.
This game has a lot of potential and.... about the distance between Earth and Mars still to walk until it will be a good game. The idea is great, the game atm runs with no particular problems. I had maybe a couple of crashes in 50 hours of play time, but there is nothing to do if not endless repetitive chores. It's not a survival, cause after 3-4 hours of gameplay to learn all the possible things to do, you know everything you need to go on indefinitely until you eat up all the loot around (food being the only thing that cannot be replenished). It can be considered as an exploration game, but after the usual couple of hours looking around at the landscape.... well.... it's a dead planet.... what do you expect to see if not reddish sand and rocks? The map is not random, obviously there are no enemies. Apparently the weather is not an issue, there are dust storms but they don't damage your toon or the equipment around. There is no cause to replay it after you spend 10-20 sol (1 sol =...
So far so good. Very different survival where you have to think. No weapons, no enemies, no animals etc. Just you, alone, trying to survive a little longer. Artwork is awesome and I have been able to figure out a lot of it on my own. Look forward to every update.
It's a good game for what it has, and I certainly enjoyed it. It's sad to see that it's not going to have a story mode, but it's still pretty good with what it does have. Good luck on your ventures dude. Godspeed.
the game is beautiful but its got stiff learning curve. The game doesn't lead you by the hand it gives instructions that you'll need to read not just skip over or you're boned. That being said i love this game the atmosphere and textures are top notch and the controls are a bit tough but once you get the hang of them it feels natural. only things I'd like to see are hab construction and a tutorial.
Alright, people. This game is literally the most tedious thing I have ever done in my life. I just see very little appeal in such a game where it takes SO FRIGGIN' LONG to get from point A to point B. It's literally just too boring. But since it's early access, I will give the benefit of the doubt and hope that it will get better in future updates.
[h1]DEAD PROJECT - DO NOT BUY THIS GAME.[/h1] This game might have been something, but it's been on hold for a couple of years. It will never see continued development, and as is, it is unfinished.
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System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10
- Processor: Intel Core i3
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: nVidia GTX 480, AMD Radeon 7870
- Storage: 5 GB available space
FAQ
How much does Lacuna Passage cost?
Lacuna Passage costs $9.99.
What are the system requirements for Lacuna Passage?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 Processor: Intel Core i3 Memory: 2 GB RAM Graphics: nVidia GTX 480, AMD Radeon 7870 Storage: 5 GB available space
What platforms is Lacuna Passage available on?
Lacuna Passage is available on Windows PC, macOS.
Is Lacuna Passage worth buying?
Lacuna Passage has 55% positive reviews from 66 players.
When was Lacuna Passage released?
Lacuna Passage was released on May 17, 2017.
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