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Unfortunate Spacemen

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2020

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Quick resume

An online multiplayer game about shapeshifting deception and betrayal! As a hapless, brave spaceman employed by The Company you'll work diligently to defend and be rescued from failing outposts, but not everyone around you is who they claim to be...

Global score

86/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Strategy, Free To Play, Shooter

Pros

  • Unique social deception gameplay
  • Free to play with cosmetic microtransactions
  • Active developer and community engagement
  • Voice chat enhances immersion
  • Multiple game modes including story and survival

Cons

  • Small player base limits matchmaking
  • Early access bugs and crashes
  • Learning curve for new players
  • Some balance issues with weapons and monster
  • Requires microphone for best experience

Motivations

  • Autonomy
    4

    "Players have freedom to choose roles, strategies, and actions including deception, sabotage, and combat."

  • Competence
    3

    "Requires skill in deception, combat, and teamwork; some learning curve and tactical depth."

  • Competition
    3

    "Multiplayer PvP with traitor vs spacemen dynamics and community-hosted matches."

  • Continuation
    4

    "Players report long sessions, habitual play, and community events encouraging repeated engagement."

  • Cooperation
    4

    "Strong emphasis on teamwork among spacemen to complete objectives and survive."

  • Creativity
    2

    "Customization of characters and strategic use of abilities and sabotage."

  • Domination
    2

    "Monster role involves exerting control and eliminating others, but balanced by cooperative play."

  • Escapism
    4

    "Players use the game for social interaction, tension, and immersive paranoia experiences."

  • Expectation
    -3

    "Players engage voluntarily for fun and social reasons, not out of obligation."

  • Experimenting
    3

    "Players try different strategies, roles, and perks to explore game mechanics."

  • Exploration
    1

    "Maps are fixed but players explore objectives and tactical positions within them."

  • Expression
    3

    "Character and monster customization options allow personal expression."

  • Fantasy
    4

    "Strong sci-fi horror theme with shapeshifting monsters and space setting."

  • Fellowship
    4

    "Community events, Discord groups, and multiplayer focus foster social bonds."

  • Growth
    3

    "Players develop skills in deception, combat, and teamwork; leveling unlocks perks."

  • Health
    -4

    "Primarily sedentary gameplay with no physical activity elements."

  • Idle
    -3

    "Requires focused attention during matches; downtime when dead but generally active play."

  • Intimacy
    2

    "Social interaction is important but mostly surface-level group play and communication."

  • Leadership
    2

    "Some players take lead in coordinating groups or strategies, but shared decision-making common."

  • Progression
    3

    "Leveling system unlocks perks and cosmetics; gameplay progression through objectives."

  • Relaxation
    -2

    "Gameplay is tense and suspenseful, creating emotional strain rather than relaxation."

  • Sensation
    3

    "Engaging audio-visual atmosphere with horror and comedic elements."

  • Status
    1

    "Some recognition through leveling and community reputation but not a major focus."

  • Story
    2

    "Includes story mode and narrative elements enhancing immersion beyond multiplayer."

  • Strategy
    4

    "High strategic depth in deception, sabotage, combat, and teamwork."

  • Thrill
    4

    "Strong suspense and tension from paranoia, betrayal, and monster threat."

  • Value
    5

    "Free to play with frequent updates and active developer support offers high value."

  • Violence
    4

    "Combat and killing are central gameplay elements, including monster attacks and gunplay."

  • Survival
    4

    "Players must avoid death and complete objectives to survive and escape."

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