ADR1FT

Complete waste of time. · Tutorial lacking critical information (such as boost behavior) · New Game includes forced tutorial, so going to tutorial first makes you do the tutorial twice · Confusing navigation that made me backtrack for no reason · Space suit made of glass apparently · Incessant beeping even with plenty of oxygen · Oxygen boxes highlighted with no oxygen in them, while oxygen canisters are not on the radar · No indication on the HUD what is optional and what is essential · Having the screen go black-and-white when running out of oxygen, while you need to see the green glow from the life-saving oxygen canister, is PEAK GAME DESIGN right there! · Lackluster story elements · Samey environments This game unfortunately has permanently stayed adr1ft and has not gained a foothold quality-wise.

Never would have thought Id give this a thumbs down, as I hardly ever give games thumbs down, certainly not ones I so looked forward to and invested quite some time in. Actually this game made me buy a VR headset. Being able to (almost) experience what it is to be floating in outer space was a dream! So lets break it down: - Visuals: 10 out of 10 Especially for a game of that time, some low res textures here and there, but overall very well polished. - Audio: 9 out of 10 The opening/menu song is Claire de Lune by Debussy, fans of Evil Within will recognise it. Sound effects were minimal which I like, voice overs were very good, with the odd actor mumbling - Gameplay 1 out of 10 The game starts with a tutorial, in which you can float around freely. This is the worst tutorial I have ever seen. For such a complex game you'd at least expect to perform each action and having it confirmed in some way. Nope, the AI voice just runs through a list of commands and shows you what buttons to press. You figure it out! And they didn't even include the ability to grab / take items! One of the worst aspect of the gameplay is the control. You are constantly tilting, shifting, floating up side down, on the ceiling etc. This might be very realistic. But also not functional or stimulating gameplay. The second worst aspect of the gameplay is the oxygen level, which is dropping so rapidly, you would think there is a hole in your equipment. You are constantly looking for oxygen, but due to the horrible controls, you cant grab that cannister. This is very un-realistic. Also not functional or stimulating gameplay. Game design 2 out of 10 - You are looking through a space helmet. This is very realistic. And also obscuring your view, thus not stimulating gameplay. Do we need the HUD all the time? No. - There is no map. Even with all this technology around, you will hardly ever know where to go and if it wasn't for the tiny little direction /help arrow in your radar (which I only discovered half way through as its not clear). An arrow pointing up, does that mean forward or upwards? Aargh... - Puzzles 0 out of 10, none. The entire gameplay is you following this arrow and going back and forth from one computer to the next , taking some component as you go along, finding some collectable data cards that have 0 use (but they wont tell you). Audio logs and items from members who we dont and cant care about (due to the lack of backstory) I dont know if you saw the movie Gravity (check it if you like the setting of this game), well that movie was suspenseful. This game, I don't know, it could have something, but is so boring, also because you move too slow (which is very realistic etc) I had to install Cheatengine and enable the speedhack otherwise this game would never end. Cheatengine also allows you to have infinite oxygen btw, but even with these hacks the game is still a space simulator (and not a good one at that). Luckily there were plenty of other cool VR games to make me not lose hope in VR, this game could have been so good! It had potential. Instead my final verdict is: * In space no one can hear you yawn.

Your in space, and everything's gone wrong. Control is a little disorienting at first- up to a limit, you really do have to watch your momentum all the time, or else you'll crack your own helmet. Thankfully, the environs don't obey Newtonian physics- there's "trails" of debris to follow to the various sights and 'collectibles', as it were. Like any post-disaster 'walking' simulator, the draw is in uncovering the story leading up to the disaster. Just don't forget to top your tanks every chance you get or you might be caught out too far to make it back to an oxygen source in time. Thankfully, the game spawns these all over the 'trails'. The HUD shows your surrounding based on your facing, and the diamond shows your objective and arrows do show where to turn when it's out of sight. It's small and easy to miss, so don't neglect it. Take your time. Just remember, you're not a speed dashing hero- I had a trippy time getting caught in a giant spinning module, pinning me on a panel, basically ensuring no escape, so I reset- no foul. And if you're in doubt, follow the lights, they usually lead somewhere interesting. And if you need a breather, literally and figuratively, the view of Earth is always there when you need it.

I will never quite comprehend the "mixed" reviews for this game. I think it is a phenomenal, god-tier piece of gaming that wears its influence on its sleeve (namely, the film Gravity) and wears it well. Those looking for a more grounded (pun-intended) nasapunk sci-fi adventure set in Low Earth Orbit, look no further. This is the game that you've been seeking. Its hard to believe that its already ten years old because the graphics have aged like the finest of wines. Really enjoying my "modern" playthrough on the Ultrawide monitor.

oh my head

I have claustrophobia, but this game made me afraid of being outside of the station modules. The environment is challenging as you progress through the story but rewarding and not overly hard. Incredible for it's time.

Spielbericht: ADR1FT – Schwerelos, aber nicht grenzenlos Nach dem Beenden von ADR1FT bleibe ich mit gemischten Gefühlen zurück. Das Spiel hat ohne Frage eine faszinierende Grundidee: Schwerelos durch die Trümmer einer zerstörten Raumstation treiben, Sauerstoffreserven im Blick, während man versucht, die Systeme wiederherzustellen. Die Atmosphäre ist dicht, die Stille des Alls beeindruckend – und doch bleibt das Gefühl, dass hier viel erzählerisches Potenzial ungenutzt blieb. Die Handlung kratzt leider nur an der Oberfläche. Bis zum Schluss erfährt man nicht wirklich, was genau passiert ist. Zwar wird der Kommandantin die Schuld gegeben, weil sie das Team unter Druck gesetzt hat. Doch der eigentliche Hintergrund, wie es zu dieser Situation kam, bleibt vage. Der Druck, das knappe Personal, die Umstände, all das lag nicht allein an ihr. Hier hätte man tiefer eintauchen und eine komplexere, emotionalere Geschichte erzählen können. Mir Fehlte auch der Austausch mit der Kommandozentrale und das sich nach dem man die Kommunikation wieder hergestellt hat, ein richtiges Gespräch entwickelt. Das ist einfach schade, auch hier lässt das Game viel Potenzial liegen. Die Steuerung ist klar auf VR ausgelegt. In der Flat-Version wirkt sie oft schwammig und träge, was die Orientierung erschwert. Das Missionsdesign wiederholt sich stark: Zum Kern fliegen, Daten sichern, zurück – und am Ende in die Rettungskapsel steigen. Diese Struktur nutzt sich schnell ab und lässt wenig Raum für Überraschungen. Fazit: Ich wollte mich in der Geschichte verlieren, die Station erforschen und Stück für Stück das Puzzle zusammensetzen. Stattdessen fühlte es sich oft so an, als würde ich dieselbe Aufgabe in einer anderen Kulisse wiederholen. Die Grundstimmung, das Gefühl der Isolation und die visuelle Umsetzung sind stark aber die Story hätte so viel mehr hergeben können. Am Ende bleibt ADR1FT für mich ein Spiel mit einer großartigen Idee, das aber erzählerisch und spielerisch nicht sein volles Potenzial ausschöpft. Schade, denn hier lag die Chance, eine wirklich packende, emotionale Weltraumgeschichte zu erzählen. Ich wünsche allen viel Spaß mit ADR1FT