Planet Scanner

9/10 There's quite a bit of fun to be had here and the stock market mechanic is very well implemented. I can definitely see myself playing this multiple times to try to 100% not just for the achievements, but because this game is worth your time. Very excited to see what they add and what else Ham Goblin will release in the future.

First impressions are good. The f-bombs are unnecessary and feel childish / out of place. https://youtu.be/g5RnrPFTpCA

I'm really liking the gameplay loop so far. And the humor's pretty good so far too. Loving the slow build up of the horror.

tech billionaire dies of a self-suck incident 10/10

FREE TIME TRAVELLER DAVE! HE DID NOTHING WRONG! THEY HATED JESUS BECAUSE HE TOLD THE TRUTH! A job simulator turned cosmic horror turned tragedy is probably the best way to describe this. I came across this a while ago whilst going through another era of being obsessed with Voices of the Void so of course any game that has me operating consoles and looking at space things was going straight in my wishlist, and I was very pleased when I noticed it had been released! Needless to say the mechanics themselves are entertaining and the gradual increase in their complexity combined with the unfolding story made for an experience that definitely kept my interest. It can be a little challenging if RNG isn't on your side but I've been playing through this after work for the past few days and at no point felt it was too much to handle, and the 10 minute time limit for each shift allows for nice and short sessions if you're lacking time. A good £6.69 well spent.

*Planet Scanner* starts as a relaxing space exploration game, but slowly transforms into a chilling cosmic horror experience. The eerie transmissions and haunting atmosphere build up to a terrifying, unforgettable conclusion. A must-play for fans of slow-burn unexpected sci-fi horror!

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Overall, I enjoyed Planet Scanner. It has aspects that remind me of other games & media (Iron Lung, Lethal Company, and Gemini Home Entertainment come to mind), but generally remains original. Which is awesome, because I don't really think I've seen this mix of ideas before in a game, and I did enjoy it. I have some quips & nitpicks, but they're pretty minor. Length is about 2.5 hours, so use that to judge if you want to get it on sale or not. Support your local Godot dev!