I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

 PC
User Score
7.8

Generally favorable reviews- based on 28 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 20 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 28
  3. Negative: 5 out of 28

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  1. GVB
    Nov 29, 2022
    7
    Pros:
    -The Card system is fun and adictive.
    -Some characters and situations are engaging. -Decisions with real consequences. -Plot a bit wasted (IMHO it has potential for something more), but well written in general, like reading a young adult novel. Cons: -The romance. Underdeveloped, a bit forced, with more soap opera than genuine tenderness and sadness and fun. And it should has    Pros:
    -The Card system is fun and adictive.
    -Some characters and situations are engaging.
    -Decisions with real consequences.
    -Plot a bit wasted (IMHO it has potential for something more), but well written in general, like reading a young adult novel.

    Cons:
    -The romance. Underdeveloped, a bit forced, with more soap opera than genuine tenderness and sadness and fun. And it should has more relevance in the plot. And some routes only have bad endings, no matter what you do, which is annoying.
    -A bit repetitive sometimes.
    -There were some really tragic moments where i was like: ok, ok, whatever... and I consider myself a very emotional person, so...    … Expand

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4
#4 Best PC Game of 2022

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Metascore
91

Universal acclaim - based on 11 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 11 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 11
  3. Negative: 0 out of 11
  1. GameGrin
    Mar 27, 2023
    100
    I Was A Teenage Exocolonist is not short of becoming an exemplary title in fantastic writing and storytelling, and easily my favourite entry into the visual novel genre thus far.
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  2. GamesHub
    Feb 14, 2023
    100
    These small efforts to make the experience enjoyable mean the mechanics of the game receded as I played, allowing me to immerse myself in Exocolonist’s narrative and philosophical reflections. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a beautiful game, a synth-laden ode to growing up and allowing yourself to fall, fail, succeed and explore in a posthuman world that asks thoughtful questions about what it means to exist alongside the natural environment.
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  3. Destructoid
    Jan 24, 2023
    95
    I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a game to get lost in, from its heartbreaking, hopeful storytelling to its engaging gameplay. I think it’s a shame that this title probably didn’t get as much widespread recognition as it deserves, because it has to have one of the most touching stories about what it means to be human that I’ve seen in games. I’m so thrilled that this title is meant to be played on a loop, because it’s a game I’m looking forward to returning to, and learning from, again and again.
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