![]() ![]() Where the game really shines, though, is in its aforementioned use of the Wii U GamePad. Rarely does a game do such a fantastic job of conveying presentation, but Affordable Space Adventures goes above and beyond. ![]() With space junk strewn about and the occasional dim light in the distance, an immersive feeling of wonder is often felt. The atmosphere of the planet is presented wonderfully through a thick layer of fog that gives the game an incredibly atmospheric vibe. As players continue to explore, each level excellently conveys a sense of unknown adventure into the mysteries of space. This theme translates smoothly into the game’s visuals as well. These loading screens are unfortunately a tad long (and occasionally lead to even more loading screens), but when the theme is presented in such a fun way, it’s hardly a problem. This theme continues throughout the game as every menu and loading screen manages to convey the element of space exploration, showing images of blueprints and freeze-dried food, all the while reminiscient of a campy sci-fi flick. This starts right from the beginning as players are shown an opening cinematic that serves as both a brief tutorial and an instructional safety video of sorts. In fact, the presentation is incredibly charming all around. The story is pretty much your basic fare, but it mostly just serves as a backdrop to the otherwise excellent sci-fi adventure theme. The game then tasks players with repairing their ship and using its resources to safely find rescue. Through the help of a company known as Uexplore, players control their spaceship on a planetary guided tour of sorts until they found themselves stranded. Players are cast in the role of tourist thrill-seekers who want to experience what outer space has to offer on a budget. Everything from the two-screen experience to the touch input is integrated into the core of the game, and it makes for quite a fun experience. That is, until now.Īffordable Space Adventures from Knapnok Games is the first Wii U game I’ve ever played that manages to nail what the console is all about. It’s not that games like Mario Kart 8 or The Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker HD don’t have interesting uses for the GamePad, it’s just that Wii U games always feel like they use it as an afterthought rather than building a game entirely around it. Fast forward three years and, while there are definitely games that make great use of the unique controller, there are few games that truly manage to capitalize on it. The GamePad was meant to revolutionize the way that gamers played by utilizing an engaging second screen experience. When Wii U launched in 2012 it came with promises of unique gameplay experiences that could only be found on Nintendo’s latest console. ![]()
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