Well... while Tacoma lacks in some aspects, it surprisingly exceeds in others.
The setting is space-faring late 21st century, exploring an empty moon orbit station as a contractor. Main source of info is the environment and Augmented Reality recordings, most of the information is given through the AR logs while some unspoken details - although not hidden - can be found through notes and other items.
Honestly the writing isn't bad but it's not much to speak of as well, it takes a stage painting a world of post late capitalism. Currency has fallen, everyone's hurting for money, the corps are trying to screw over people and bust unions.
Nice themes, but the details aren't grounded. All our conceptions of modern geopolitics are irrelevant, not one country we know have been spared from being broken down into stupidly named unions, Confederates, etc... Those bodies are irrelevant other than character ID issuers, but it breaks the suspension of disbelief. Characters are somewhat archetypical with their lame quirks, I felt more attached and interested in the onboard AI more than any of them because ODIN - The AI - has the best writing and depth.
The soundtrack rarely shows, other than an obnoxious diegetic band one character really loves. Visuals are alright for the setting, usual sleek space design language.
Tacoma's best performance is in indirect storytelling, rummaging through the rooms and offices conveys more depth about characters and the world, both aren't that deep but the execution was nice.
It isn't a bad game or even boring if I'm being honest, but I've personally grown tired with this style of narrative and loop. For someone else, this could be a great experience, so hop on if you're still interested in trying it.
The setting is space-faring late 21st century, exploring an empty moon orbit station as a contractor. Main source of info is the environment and Augmented Reality recordings, most of the information is given through the AR logs while some unspoken details - although not hidden - can be found through notes and other items.
Honestly the writing isn't bad but it's not much to speak of as well, it takes a stage painting a world of post late capitalism. Currency has fallen, everyone's hurting for money, the corps are trying to screw over people and bust unions.
Nice themes, but the details aren't grounded. All our conceptions of modern geopolitics are irrelevant, not one country we know have been spared from being broken down into stupidly named unions, Confederates, etc... Those bodies are irrelevant other than character ID issuers, but it breaks the suspension of disbelief. Characters are somewhat archetypical with their lame quirks, I felt more attached and interested in the onboard AI more than any of them because ODIN - The AI - has the best writing and depth.
The soundtrack rarely shows, other than an obnoxious diegetic band one character really loves. Visuals are alright for the setting, usual sleek space design language.
Tacoma's best performance is in indirect storytelling, rummaging through the rooms and offices conveys more depth about characters and the world, both aren't that deep but the execution was nice.
It isn't a bad game or even boring if I'm being honest, but I've personally grown tired with this style of narrative and loop. For someone else, this could be a great experience, so hop on if you're still interested in trying it.