
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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I love the message from deep space, it is an amazing puzzle game. If you liked project hail marry you will like this(just wait until week 9 i think). Decoding the alien message goes through everything I have learned and then teaches you more. Though having knowledge in math chemistry, physics, and so much more is definitely helpful they are not required as you can easily learn the basics through this game. Decoding what the meteor is saying is a super fun way to brush up on math and science skills and keep your brain thinking. I only have two complaints about the game. 1. Being able to rebind hotkeys would be nice as I would like to make shift my hotkey modifier rather than control. 2.I WANT THE SOUNDTRACK I AM WILLING TO PAY FOR THE GAME AGAIN JUST TO GET THE SOUNDTRACK. PLEASE YOUR MUSIC AS DLC OR ON SPOTIFY OR WHEREVER I WANT THE SOUNDTRACK SO BAD IT IS AMAZING. JUST TAKE MY MONEY PLEASE IT IS AMAZING
Really fun puzzle game, gets you thinking hard. Makes me think of Project Hail Mary.
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Languages: English
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this might have just been one of the best games i've ever played. it felt like i was genuinely there and helping society translate an alien message.
One of the best examples of how to tell a compelling story and provide good puzzles in gaming. The way that the developers did so much with such a simple premise and moment to moment gameplay is astonishing. 10/10, one of the best games of the last 10 years.
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Maybe somewhat niche, but if you like reading thru the voyager golden record stuff you'll love it
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♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ this is peak, only get it if your good with doing middle school level maths (possibly greater because i havent beaten the game quite yet)
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