
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
한 편의 영화를 본 기분
Follow your heart, it tends to be right.
Genuinely such a beautiful game. It really hit close to home. Such a strong message and the way it is portrayed in immaculate.
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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
put this game on un-sale so i can come back and give you guys money
Ce jeu apporte une véritable sensation de paix intérieure. J'en avais besoin aujourd'hui. Merci beaucoup les devs.
Jogue quando vc estiver completamente charrado, recomendo drogas que não causem alucinações.
Saw it on TikTok and wanted to try it out. It's one of the most beautiful games i have ever played. You know that they made that game with love. The aesthetic and looks are just amaazing. For anyone with an free hour PLAY IT.
Gracias Voyager por acompañarme y por permitirme acompañarte en este viaje, el confin del universo es un camino extremadamente largo y puedo hacerlo gracias a ti, nos veremos siempre adelante de mi, gracias V1. **LE ABRAZA CON FUERZA**
Beautiful visuals but the messages are too on-your-face. Can't really go wrong with it though since its free
gurren lagann if it was a game
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