Affordable Space Adventures Reviews
What an intoxicating place it is to spend a few hours, too. There are rough edges aplenty, but while the world Affordable Space Adventures conjures is never quite pretty it's certainly immersive, one which draws you in as you struggle in the space between the main screen and the GamePad. This is one of those rare games that could only ever be possible on the Wii U, and if you've any measure of affection or interest in Nintendo's console and what it's capable of, you owe it to yourself to check it out.
Good puzzles and novel controls make Affordable Space Adventures' world one worth exploring
The fun and atmospheric Affordable Space Adventures lives up to its quirky title.
Overall, Affordable Space Adventures is a journey well worth embarking on, especially with a few friends.
Affordable Space Adventures is a unique game that can only conceivably work this well on the Wii U, though the 3DS could be a decent alternative in future. It not only utilises the GamePad, but makes it integral to the experience, while tackling it solo or with others is equally rewarding. There's evident devotion to small details and quality from the developers, and though it's over relatively soon we wouldn't have missed this adventure for the world. There's nothing else quite like this out there, and it's certainly a trip worth taking.
Finally a game designed to truly showcase what the Wii U's unique feature set can do.
With that being said, Affordable Space Adventures still is a fine puzzle game. If general puzzles aren't your thing, this may be the type of puzzle game you're looking for. The plot reveals itself throughout, and for those who play stealth strategies in games like Thief or the Assassin's Creed or Arkham titles, this game rewards players for crafty play.
One of the best uses of the Wii U GamePad so far and one of the most atmospheric games of the year, even if it does run out of new tricks before the end.
Affordable Space Adventures is a rare beast – a Wii U title that makes integral and natural use of the Gamepad, whilst also offering a careful and considered local co-op option alongside a hugely enjoyable single player mode. It's a game that you can become truly involved in – I laughed, I cheered, I shouted at the screen in frustration – all within this remarkable world. It's a game that Wii U owners simply need to experience, and one which other developers need to take note of when creating software for Nintendo's unique console.
The game's co-op mode, which accommodates up to three players, brilliantly divvies up the ship's responsibilities.
Affordable Space Adventures is a game that can only work on the Wii U. Its two-screen experience is exactly what the system was designed for and the result is a unique breath of fresh air that might actually force people to hold that breath in certain situations. The multiplayer doesn't pan out too well and there were some physics glitches, but this is a game that Wii U owners need to get their hands on.
Affordable Space Adventures is a must-have for anyone with a Wii U. It utilizes the Gamepad in ways that few games have before, and truly feels like a unique, yet fun experience.
Affordable Space Adventures is a brilliantly fun, atmospheric and rewarding game. It works best in groups, and it's an awesome entry for the Wii U.
Overall, though, Affordable Space Adventures is a refreshing puzzler that serves up one the best examples of Wii U tablet control design to date. Give it a spin if you're in the mood for a physics puzzler with personality.
Affordable Space Adventures is an indie title with a $20 price tag, and that may make some would-be purchasers leery of the investment. I can say with full confidence that the price tag is not only justified, but might even be too low. Big studios never took the time to flesh out the GamePad and see what it was possible of doing, but Affordable Space Adventures shows why the Wii U GamePad exists: to provide an experience that can only be done on the console. Take the plunge, spend the $20, and get lost in the world of Spectaculon to play one of the finest Wii U titles to date.
Affordable Space Adventures is a great example of a game that takes advantage of everything Wii U has to offer. There are a few drawbacks but this is the best use of the GamePad to date.
One part hysterical, one part horrifying, all parts engrossing: "Affordable Space Adventures" is every bit worthy of consideration as the next addition to your Wii U digital library. If the idea of playing video games in a way you probably never have before – whether alone or with pals – sounds fun to you, it's a must-experience title that you'll remember long after you've traversed your way through it. Rare is the game that makes the most of its hardware; from a strictly technical standpoint, there's not a better example of the creative opportunities the Wii U Gamepad affords willing developers than "Affordable Space Adventures."
If you're measuring with the typical genre yardstick, Affordable Space Adventures isn't a particularly great or noteworthy puzzle game, but as an exercise in designing to the Wii U's strengths and delivering an entertaining, one-of-a-kind co-op experience, it's a pretty solid success.
Affordable Space Adventures is a unique experience that you can only find on the Wii U, and it utilizes the system in a thoughtful and creative way. It's great to see what small developers are doing with the system, and I hope that more games like this come out in the future.
Taking a trip into the unknown via Affordable Space Adventures is an experience that should be enjoyed by all Wii U owners.