The Message from Deep Space

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Amazing game, where your own definitions become the game's and vice versa. Very fun to explore, and the few hiccups here and there are easily looked past for how cool of a concept this was. I do think some basic Science knowledge will help a lot here, but there is help in game in terms of references. Highly recommend.

The Message from Deep Space is one of those kinds of games that you will only get to experience once. Similar games include Chants of Sennar and Heavens Vault in that you are decoding alien transmissions into something legible, but I could also make very loose comparisons to The Outer Wilds just in the sort of mood that's set. Roughly the first quarter of the game is dealing with a lot of math and trying to rationalize concepts using just math, but as the game goes on you start deciphering actual alien language and grammar. Saying much more than that would spoil too much of the game. The game is paced in a way that you learn about a few concepts which culminates in some cool revelation, followed by an 'end of week' summary, after which your colleagues will provide suggestions for words you've defined in case you were still struggling with them. There's also plenty of incidental dialog between your colleagues which can either serve as important hints or just funny banter. If you aren't afraid of doing some math or getting help from the steam forums or discord then 10 [u]MONEY[/u] [u]UNIT[/u] is worth the price of admission. There is also a free demo which covers the first 'act' consisting of about 70 transmissions, and progress from the demo rolls over into the main game (it did for me at least. I heard it didn't for others, but even so you can breeze through those transmissions if you have to once you've already seen them)

Aliens' first words to humanity will be {SYNTAX ERR}

I'm not the kind of person who normally writes reviews, and this is the first time I have felt compelled to write one. The premise of The Message from Deep Space is a dream I have had my whole life, and this game gave me the opportunity to act out that dream for a while. It delivers on every front, including the cool visuals, the soundtrack, and an endearing cast of characters. To say that this is a "logic puzzle game" (or similar) is technically true, but that is severely underselling it. One message at a time, you are trying to derive meaning from simple logic questions, and before long, you will be amazed by how far your mutual language has come considering where you started. It is very easy to believe while you are playing that you are actually deciphering a truly alien transmission. I would definitely recommend this game for everyone, the game provides you with everything you need, and no special knowledge or skills is required. Don't start this if you have a big project coming up, you won't be able to start once you stop.

This is my game of the year.