3DS Critic Reviews

A wonderful 3DS psychological thriller that details the journey through the emotional turmoil of a ship in distress.

While conservative, The Starship Damrey is a reminder that stimulating the imagination of the player is the most efficient tool that a developer has.

We expect this to be a divisive title, and it could do with a little extra content, but delivers exactly what it has promised, and is unapologetic as it does so.

That narrative itself is scattered throughout journals and archives accessible through the main menu, and discovering just what went wrong on the Starship Damrey is half the fun. It's filled to the brim with twists and humor, but I really would have loved to see the game fleshed out a bit more.

However, the game never really delivers much of anything. It feels more like an experiment in narrative presentation than an actual video game, and while I think there is no inherent problem with the design philosophy of The Starship Damrey, the reality is that it just isn't very exciting to play.

The Starship Damrey is a wasted opportunity. The plot is great, but the gameplay is far too limited. The adventure gamers will be disappointed. Recommended to fans of science fiction and those who grew up with the Alien movies.

The Starship Damrey achieves many of the goals set by the producers. Despite losing some meaning within the narrative and causing a little disappointment as a survival or space horror game, it still is an interesting proposal, especially for its low price.

While the launch price of $8 feels a dollar or two too high, I definitely enjoyed the game (when I wasn't stuck) and felt satisfied when it was over. I would recommend it to players interested in the genre, and especially to those who prefer puzzles with a foothold in actual logic. Players interested in elegant, small-scale design might also learn a thing or two from this tasteful interstellar jaunt, as well.

The Starship Damrey is an intriguing and atmospheric sci-fi thriller; it fails to deliver an interesting adventure game, as its gameplay is linear, easy and derivative, but it can be recommended for those who want a good story, a couple of scares and a great atmosphere.

We've got mixed feelings. The adventure is indeed interesting, but it's also quite simple and easy and there are some control-related issues we would like to see fixed. Anyway, if you like what it has to offer, it's worth a try.