
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 240 recent reviews and how positive each mention is. A keyword signal, not full sentiment analysis.
Reviews
Acabe llorando, es la clase de juego que de alguna manera te tiene un mensaje a futuro, sin importar la situación o el momento donde uno se encuentre, siempre parece haber un dialogo que llega al corazón. Resume en poco tiempo lo que significa no rendirse y que hay después de que un miedo se haga una realidad, como un mensaje de amor a la valentía y a la determinación que viene del humano. Sin duda es un juego con visuales y sonidos únicos, un viaje de ida y vuelta maravilloso. 10/10!!
beautiful made me cry 10/10
"We love you."
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Hours played at review time, across 240 reviews with recorded playtime.
positive critical· bar length = how often the theme comes up
-Short but fun -Amazing graphics -Peak soundtrack -"Good things are coming, whether you like it or not."
Control, I'm Not Coming Back is a classic hopecore experience that will instantly make your day, I played this at a rather liminal period of my life and the game motivated me to keep moving forward (no 'S' key because you gotta keep moving forward is a nice touch even if not intentional). The game has amazing visuals and great music. Most recommended.
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Menuda experiencia. De los que voy a rejugar cada cierto tiempo, cuando parezca que nada tiene sentido. Absolutamente necesario jugar.
I basically cried my entire playthrough, phenomenal game, thank you so much
"When everything is wrong, being hopeful is a rebellion" incredible.
Hermosa historia, hermoso mensaje, esperanza y optimismo a su maximo esplendor 🥹🥹🥹
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