
Mission: Translate an interstellar message, using the universal languages of math & science.
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The Message from Deep Space is an odyssey of puzzles. Take the role of the mission's Translator, working alongside a scrappy band of scientists, and venture headfirst into the world of deciphering an alien language --- completely from the ground up.
Set in 1973, Earth is the recipient of a meteorite that broadcasts radio waves. In the role of the mission's Translator, the player is responsible for designing responses to the meteorite's transmissions, which, if correct, will elicit new messages from the meteorite. Only through this radio wave dialogue will patterns, words, syntax, and meaning all take form, leaving but one question:
What is it the aliens want to say?
Translate an alien language
Learn about an alien civilization
Interface with a retro computer
Manage a user-driven dictionary
Design radio transmissions by frequency
Collaborate with scientists that respond to your actions
+1000 in-game dialogues
+30 minutes OST
+30 hours of gameplay
Inspired by The Golden Record aboard the Voyager I space probe, The Message from Deep Space takes a realistic approach to deciphering an interstellar message. Beginning with the limited universal constants available to technologically advanced civilizations, the message spans a range of real-world fields of math & science. Decoding the message is tough, but with the support of the game's meticulous linguist, the single-minded computer programmer, and the affable astronomer, it is a challenge fit for anyone with Curiosity and Perseverance.
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This game is an utter masterpiece. Not only is a great game to do with logic and also outside the box thinking. It is also just an engaging way to do the classic sci-fi story of the first discovery of alien life. The way each message leads to the next, the way you build on past discoveries. It makes you feel like what you are doing truly is a grand, civilization defining moment. It is such an immersive experience that the last act had me crying. The way that emotion and nuance and abstract thoughts are expressed through simple, usually mathematical language is so powerful and effective. Whoever did the writing for this game, hats off. You did an incredible job making me not only sympathise with the aliens, but also be intensely curious about the next revelation. It felt just like the first time you read a book about the solar system as a kid. I would just sit there going "Wow, this is such an awesome universe". I will say no more, but this is definitely my GOTY.
the characters clowned on me for using "therefore"
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Languages: English
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What a game! I came here for a short and cool game and I found one of the best experiencies I ever had What a game <3
Starts with cold hard math and ends with warm fuzzy feelings. :)
awesome dialogues
I have never written a game review before, but this game is literally perfect. I'm not a big story person, typically more "play while something else is on my other screen". This game is the only thing to have ever broken me out of that, made me sit down and focus. The design of the linguistic puzzles, building from core principles up to abstract concepts is incredibly well-done. The input of the researchers, how what is being discussed is affecting their lives, is beautiful to read. This might be my favourite game. SPLOOPST AT APPLESINMYPANTS LARGE THANK DO <3
Definitely one of the most unique and engaging games I've played in the past couple years, up there with Outer Wilds
I am mixed on this game. On one side, it is clever and it show efforts being put in place to guarantee hundreds of little brain teasers. On the other side, the complication is coming mostly from 2 things: changing the base in which the computer count and changing the order in which operations are executed and numbers processed. It is the math equivalent of playing those games where the board has random letters on it and you need to find the words in it, going vertically, horizontally or diagonally. The deduction part at that point is minimal, and most of your brain power is used to think in a different way, so you feel slow :) I wish there were puzzles with more logic involved that does not just use permutation; but I am barely at the beginning of the game so hopefully there will be more interesting messages to solve. Other than that, the atmosphere is great; the soundtrack is really getting on my nerves in some cases, with dissonant tunes; but you can turn it off. The story is fun enough to justify what you do, and the banter between your coworkers is acceptable. Fun game if you like puzzle games; if you get frustrated easily just avoid this game though. If you are old enough to remember those old point and click adventures where you had to figure things out yourself, then you will feel at home here. Just don't throw your mouse over on the wall A solid 7 out of 10 for me.
Excellent game
Amazing game for anyone who loves nice enigmas and science stuff
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