SPACE STORESHIP -スペースストアシップ- Reviews

Nice and simple puzzle which explores the mechanics sufficiently to be satisfying There's one level near the end which can be cheesed by platforming, but it's unnecessary It has a dark story though, with a nice and simple ending :v

[i]At the time of writing this, I have passed only some 30+ of 50+ levels, but I figure I have good enough grasp of the game to leave a review of sorts.[/i] EDIT: There's actually an Undo function in the game nowadays (Thanks Spider!). The goal of SPACE STORESHIP is to complete levels by pushing boxes around (i.e. doing classic sokoban stuff) but that's only the first part of any level: After you hit gravity switch plate, containers you just pushed fall down and form an obstacle course for you to pass, before you can actually reach the exit. Some levels also include various elements like pits to fill, magnets, wire meshes to climb etc. Simple as that. CONTROLS: WASD, arrow keys or numpad. No rebinding. PROS: - Compact levels which don't take too long to finish, after you figure out HOW to do them. - Introducing new gimmicks for new sectors of the space ship brings some variety and adds challenge. - Branching paths and no need to pass every single room to finish the game. - No time limits. - If you make a mistake, you can use the Z key to Undo it, BUT only before changing the gravity. MIXED: - Not a "pure" sokoban, some might find various gimmicks and real-time "platforming" -even though it's been very mild so far- off-putting. - No move counter, i.e. no reason to try to finish levels with less moves. This is understandable though, considering the fact that the latter part of the levels happen in real-time. - Unity engine game. As such it runs stable though (fingers crossed). CONS: - Sometimes it's too easy to push a box too far (although you can just "undo" it) or slip down during the platforming. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- TL;DR: A cute puzzle game, half sokoban, half light-platformer with gimmicks.