J.U.L.I.A.: Among the Stars

 PC
Metascore
71

Mixed or average reviews - based on 9 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 6 out of 9
  2. Mixed: 3 out of 9
  3. Negative: 0 out of 9
  1. GameOver.gr
    Oct 7, 2014
    85
    A fine puzzle adventure game, with an intriguing, deep storyline, great pacing and a multitude of interesting and challenging puzzles.
  2. RPG Fan
    Feb 23, 2015
    82
    Great short point-and-click with a thoughtful plot.
  3. Adventure Gamers
    Oct 6, 2014
    80
    More a slick refinement than a radically different game, J.U.L.I.A. Among the Stars largely took what it got right in the already enjoyable original version and improved upon it, then added some welcome new content on top.
  5. XGN
    Sep 29, 2014
    80
    The studio behind this game has made a great remake with lots of challenging puzzles in a nice pace. The story in this game is not just intriguing and exciting, but will also make you think about it long after you finished the game.
  6. IGN Italia
    Nov 17, 2014
    78
    A nice and engaging sci-fi graphic adventure. If you're a fan of the genre, you should give it a chance.
  7. Game World Navigator Magazine
    Nov 25, 2014
    75
    After a promising beginning the story slows down to a crawl due to the lack of conflict: our drone cheerfully explores planets, Julia and Rachel hang out in the comfort of her spaceship, everyone is happy. [Dec 2014, p.74]
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  8. 4P.de
    Oct 24, 2014
    67
    Solid “no-frill” point & click adventure with rather predictable story and well integrated but very simple puzzles.
  9. LEVEL (Czech Republic)
    Nov 12, 2014
    60
    This adventure dazzles with its scope and for a few hours, and it'll keep you thoroughly interested and entertained. [Issue#246]
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  10. Kill Screen
    Sep 26, 2014
    50
    Just the sheer amount of detail put into each aspect of world-building, from the designs of the planets to the religion of an alien species, is incredible.

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User Score
7.7

Generally favorable reviews- based on 26 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 16 out of 26
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 26
  3. Negative: 3 out of 26
  1. Fuz
    Oct 9, 2014
    9
    J.U.L.I.A. is a point & click adventure game with a fantastic atmosphere. The style is more in the line of MYST games than the old LucasartsJ.U.L.I.A. is a point & click adventure game with a fantastic atmosphere. The style is more in the line of MYST games than the old Lucasarts ones.
    Said so, I've never been a fan of MYST, and I don't really like the tipology of the puzzles in JULIA... sometimes I didn't even knew what I was trying to do. But nevertheless, apart from some puzzles, I really enjoyed it and couldn't stop playing until I finished it, just to see what was waiting for me next. Its strenght, for me, lies in the storytelling and its powerful "alone in space" theme.
    The setting and the writing are excellent, the exploration is very interesting, the research and all the details are amazing and the sense of discovery is absolutely fantastic.
    It's been a great, sometimes poetic, experience and I would recommend it to any adventure gamer.    … Full Review »
  2. I_Am_Turok
    Jan 15, 2015
    8
    A very enjoyable point-and-click game, and recommended for any fan of that genre. In gameplay and style, it's like a quality Nancy Drew orA very enjoyable point-and-click game, and recommended for any fan of that genre. In gameplay and style, it's like a quality Nancy Drew or Midnight Mysteries game. The makers knew what they wanted, and gave us a good UI (not perfect, has its flaws so -1, but still good), clean graphics, nice music and ambiance, nice environments, very well integrated puzzles, and a story that moves along at a great pace. At the end, you think, that was fun. Not perfect, and the story goes down a path I wasn't so fond of (-1). But the rest more than makes up for it, and the dual ending is good to have too (there's a useful auto-save). Add it to your collection.… Full Review »
  3. BSim500
    Jan 5, 2015
    9
    Great atmosphere. Fairly original plot & story-telling. Puzzles are logical & fairly creative. GFX are good as is the voice acting. A veryGreat atmosphere. Fairly original plot & story-telling. Puzzles are logical & fairly creative. GFX are good as is the voice acting. A very solid Sci-Fi adventure game.… Full Review »
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