
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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Jolie expérience.
Absolutely amazing game and very changing on how you see yourself in life, its a beautiful game, also reminded me of my favourite webseries 17776/20020 EDIT: To the ones hating on this game and recomending to read 17776 instead of playing this game. Understand that 17776 is about humanity becoming immortal and finding something to keep them entertained for all eternity, while this game is about motivation to motivate you that its gonna be alright and keep moving forward.
This game consists of such raw and human feelings that so many games fall short to evoke. Having such heartfelt dialogue is truly a pleasure. As someone who is going to college for video games this is such an inspiring piece of media that I will be carrying with me. The team that worked on this game should be very proud :) well done
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Hours played at review time, across 270 reviews with recorded playtime.
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absolute cinema
A very wonderful game. It gives both your soul a moment to breathe and also makes you cry in the same breath. It's quick but it leaves a deep impact, I could not recommend it enough.
shi got me tearing up
Absolutely loved this game ! I'm currently going through a period of transition and the themes and dialogue in this game really spoke to me. The aesthetics are also killer !
coool!
wow, i'm really not coming back
I think I'm crying ;~;
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