
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about a lost astronaut searching for a reason to keep going forward while facing the emptiness of space. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, it’s a story about positivism, friendship and our human connection with Voyager 1.
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Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a short and emotional narrative game about an astronaut drifting through the vastness of space, searching for a reason to keep going while struggling with the feeling that there may be no way back home. Inspired by the Hopecore aesthetic, the game explores despair, friendship and how we are able to move forward even in the deepest void of the cosmos.
After an accident leaves a young space cadet drifting alone in the void, his journey becomes an introspective and abstract encounter with the historic Voyager 1 probe, forming a bond that reflects humanity’s need to keep reaching towards new horizons.
Experience in-game montages with scene transitions in sync with the soundtrack. Changing the space around you to the rhythm of the music.
Explore diverse environments across many distinct visual styles, blending retro graphics, abstract spaces, and real-world footage into a constantly shifting atmospheric journey.
Short narrative experience focused on emotions and atmosphere.
Inspired on Hopecore aesthetics.
Voyager 1 as a companion on your journey.
Evocative and original scenery.
Montages integrated in the gameplay, with scene transitions on the beat of the soundtrack.
A story with branching paths based on your choices.
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Languages: English*, Spanish - Spain*languages with full audio support
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Themes across 270 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
Game gave me hope and sadness all together. This is a masterpiece as it often happens with indie games.
there is hope and kindness
This was one of the most beautiful games I have ever laid my eyes on. I will return to this to play again, and discover more of what the journey offers.
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Hours played at review time, across 270 reviews with recorded playtime.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
wowie!
Follow me.
This game has no backwards movement key because you must keep moving forward. Don't give up in life! Good things are coming, whether you like it or not :)
good free story, i liked it and think its worth the time
JUEGO TODO HERMOSO
Control, I'm not coming back, is a beautiful game. A game about humanity, a game about being lost and not knowing what to do. Honestly, I don't know how to write a review, but all you need to know, that this game has been one of the greatest games i have ever played in my life. HIGHLY reccomend it.
not coming back
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