
Mission: Translate an interstellar message, using the universal languages of math & science.
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The Message from Deep Space is an odyssey of puzzles. Take the role of the mission's Translator, working alongside a scrappy band of scientists, and venture headfirst into the world of deciphering an alien language --- completely from the ground up.
Set in 1973, Earth is the recipient of a meteorite that broadcasts radio waves. In the role of the mission's Translator, the player is responsible for designing responses to the meteorite's transmissions, which, if correct, will elicit new messages from the meteorite. Only through this radio wave dialogue will patterns, words, syntax, and meaning all take form, leaving but one question:
What is it the aliens want to say?
Translate an alien language
Learn about an alien civilization
Interface with a retro computer
Manage a user-driven dictionary
Design radio transmissions by frequency
Collaborate with scientists that respond to your actions
+1000 in-game dialogues
+30 minutes OST
+30 hours of gameplay
Inspired by The Golden Record aboard the Voyager I space probe, The Message from Deep Space takes a realistic approach to deciphering an interstellar message. Beginning with the limited universal constants available to technologically advanced civilizations, the message spans a range of real-world fields of math & science. Decoding the message is tough, but with the support of the game's meticulous linguist, the single-minded computer programmer, and the affable astronomer, it is a challenge fit for anyone with Curiosity and Perseverance.
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Buy this if you enjoy math.
Pretty good game, establish communications from what you have in common with whatever is sending you the signal, bond with your fellow scientists over what they can contribute, and be afraid when you get to grammar..
This game came totally out of left field for me and instantly became my game of the year. Incredible work. There are a variety of language games, pretty much all of which I love, but this game in particular is such a pure version of such a language game, and so perfectly executed, that I think this will be a point of comparison for many years to come. I really got attached to our far-away friends, it's incredible what communication you have to work hard for can do to imbue a message with meaning.
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Languages: English
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This game is one of a kind. I think its quite difficult/dense at times but it is also so rewarding to progress in. There are a few absolutely incredible moments in this game that rival "discovery" moments in games like Outer Wilds. Even if you don't push all the way through the entire translation, I highly recommend giving this game a try. I think this might be a fun game to try and work through in a small group via discord streaming or something similar
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What a great game.
I LOVE THIS GAME!!! I could genuinly write a whole essay about everything that is great about this game but I'll try to keep it brief. The game is a really fun experience that is a neat mix of Outer Wilds and Project Hail Mary, the game is really fun, and the dynamics between the characters are very funny. I wil admit, there are a few problems with the game, it being a puzzle game, certain solutions are concidered valid, and others arn't, and that was frustrating, but the game is still relitivly new, so changes could still be made to improve those few puzzles. that beong said, its a very fun game, and very quickly shot up to my top 5 games of all time. 10/10, play this game
Incredible game. Original, approachable, a feeling of discovery like no other. And on top of that, fantastic characters and writing, and an elegant hinting system that keeps the game going without taking you out of it. However good you heard this game is, it's better.
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