First things first--this is basically a visual novel. That's fine, I like visual novels, but it might disappoint others. There is, nominally, combat, but when you run (usually by accident) into an enemy, you either defeat it and get one Spacebuck or you don't and take damage. Enemies almost never block your path, and the main reason to use currency is to buy weapons, and weapons...allow you to beat stronger enemies. Hmmm. Aaaaanyway, this game is for people like me who just wanted a story about cute alien girls running around and trying to save the universe. For that, it delivered. While the main cast is a teeny bit simplistic, they, and the story, are endearing and occasionaly surprising. Bad shit? This game had a staff of three people, and it shows. Both the editing and programming have notable oversights (look! there's a typo in that screenshot up there). Neither the occasional mispellings or the walking through walls is ever bad enough to affect my enjoyment. Even w...
Save the Universe, Please!
- Release Date:
- Aug 31, 2016
- Developer:
- Hodeaka Studio
- Publisher:
- Hodeaka Studio
- Platforms:
- Windows
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About This Game
But what do you, Captain-What’s-Your-Name, think about it? It’s up to you to take control of your crew and your rogue officer. Commander Aysha and the rest of the ship have your back, and you can probably convince a few aliens to your cause, but what kind of captain are you really? Watch what you say, because your choices are what’ll get you with the right commander. And more importantly... are you going to save the universe from an absurdly unnecessary rebirth? Drink some coffee, get in the captain’s chair, and at least give it a shot!
Somehow, this isn’t a total brawl. Instead of the usual RPG combat, you’re going to need to break out your adventuring and dialogue skills. You get to pick your body, gender, hair, name, and pretty much everything you say as an otherwise silent protagonist. You have three personality stats to keep an eye on, which may dictate how others respond to you, and even if your officers are interested in a little more than friendship! We’ll assume for now you’re a somewhat good person. But are you a brooding yet overall just person, a kind-hearted friend, or a charming Casanova? And will you simply save the universe, or will you learn more about your team and find some relics of the past before you do? You have four planets, two dynamic crew members (plus a handful of lesser minions), and four unique aliens to add to your repertoire. This is a first-shot game crafted with love and coffee, so take Hodeaka Studio’s best wishes on enjoying this bizarre little questionably-sci-fi adventure!
Tip - Press F1 on the main menu to open up options like 'Launch in Full Screen' and to customize your controls! Good luck, Captain!
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User Reviews
I'll say this right off the bat. This game is great if you're looking for something really laid back. It has a cute, light-hearted story; nothing too deep, and the gameplay itself is quite simple. It also has a bit of a Star Trek feel to it. You can definitely tell the creator is a fan. Basically, you're the captain of a spaceship. You travel from planet to planet chasing down your threat-to-the-unverse first officer while collecting some alien friends along the way. You can either try to save the universe and win over your second officer, or like me, stab everyone in the back and make it with your first officer~ The game is pretty non-violent. Even your strongest weapon is actually just a relocator device. You "fight" enemies by walking into them. If that enemy poofs, you've won. If your weapon isn't strong enough, you'll get bumped back and take on a little damage. Honestly, you can probably just edge around most enemies. They won't chase you, but I'd advise having a strong enou...
This game is definitely not for everyone. The game itself is much more about character interactions and narrative than mechanics. Don't come to this game looking for deep or interesting combat—what it has is bumping into enemies. It does have interesting character moments, though, and it shows a lot of heart. It appears to me that the developer put a lot of effort into making it. Positives: • Interesting character interactions. • I've only played it once, so I can't confirm this, but there are numerous decision points that feel significant. • Detailed and varied environments. • A built in system to help the player identify important locations if they get stuck. This is a real frustration saver! • Some self-aware humor. Facts: • The game follows a very directed path. The story itself doesn't feel linear, but the gameplay does. • The setting is a space ship and several (very visually different) planets. Negatives • Too much inventory management. There are two import...
So I've only played for a couple minutes and I've already had a couple minor issues with the game. For one, there doesn't seem to be an option to resize the window or at least I can't seem to find one and I can't just maximize either for some reason. Second I unexpectedly had some difficulty with typing in the name of the character/pronouns. When it asks you the character name there is already something there by default that you have to delete before putting your name in but none of the options on screen seemed to delete previous characters. I eventually resorted to trying every key on my keyboard and the only one that deleted characters was the right hand zero key for some reason. Lastly I'm not too fond of the fact that you move with the arrow keys instead of wasd, though I can deal with it. You seem to interact by pressing enter so it would have been a bit more convenient to be able to have one hand on the movement keys and the other on enter. I am not going to give it a bad ...
This was a fun little romp for a few hours. Closer to a VN than a full-on game but "cute" is definitely the best word to describe it. All the visuals are very well done. I got a bit confused as to what I was supposed to do once or twice but that tends to happen with RPGMaker games.
Is the game fun? Sure. Does it have replay value. Not really. Is it worth money. No. The game isnt bad but in this day and age you can find games like this for free all over the internet. If you want to spend a few hours playing a simple game. Go online and type free games. You get the same level of asmusment.
Gorgeous visual novel style Sci-Fi RPG . Amazing art and plenty of cute Characters XD Has a low key Trekkie sort of style and lots of adventure. Plenty of charming moments with characters and Great use of humor in dialogue! If you you need something light and uplifting that's really damn PRETTY, look no further good people! it's unique and worth it X3
System Requirements
Minimum
- OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit)
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution
- Storage: 487 MB available space
Recommended
- Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
FAQ
How much does Save the Universe, Please! cost?
Save the Universe, Please! costs $2.99.
What are the system requirements for Save the Universe, Please!?
Minimum: Minimum: OS *: Microsoft® Windows® XP / Vista / 7 (32-bit/64-bit) Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor Memory: 512 MB RAM Graphics: 1024 x 768 pixels or higher desktop resolution Storage: 487 MB available space Recommended: Recommended: Processor: Intel® Pentium® 4 2.0 GHz equivalent or faster processor Memory: 512 MB RAM
What platforms is Save the Universe, Please! available on?
Save the Universe, Please! is available on Windows PC.
Is Save the Universe, Please! worth buying?
Save the Universe, Please! has 88% positive reviews from 8 players.
When was Save the Universe, Please! released?
Save the Universe, Please! was released on Aug 31, 2016.
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