
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
un super voyage me donnant une envie de liberté
Normally don't leave reviews but this was a visual and story masterpiece that I needed to hear and experience in my life right now. Loved every bit, Keep moving foward and striving cadet.
Really excited to see what this dev does next!
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Hours played at review time, across 270 reviews with recorded playtime.
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Great game that i recommend, however the negative reviews are valid but i enjoyed and i think most people will too+ it is free so you are losing nothing from this experience except 40 min of your time
Very short, but beautiful game about the idea of trying to push forward while struggling with the feelings of future growth, friendship and how people are able to continue even when faced with challenges. Loved it! [spoiler]Again, this game is short. It tells you that it’s supposed to be experienced in around 45 minutes, but it makes good with those 45 minutes. Glad this game doesn’t overstay its welcome.[/spoiler]
You can never move forward if you keep looking back.
Al final todo estara bien
好好活,好好活
this was such a beautiful game, it made me realize that moving forward and following my heart is what makes me human.
This was an amazing experience. Genuinely loved every moment the imagery was amazing and the robotic voice synthesizer for dialogue was an amazing choice. To have a conversation standing upon the accretion disk of a black hole was a truly incredible experience. Genuine 10/10 incredible game.
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