The Station

 PlayStation 4
Metascore
62

Mixed or average reviews - based on 17 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 17
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 17
  3. Negative: 3 out of 17
  1. New Game Network
    Feb 22, 2018
    46
    The Station lacks the storytelling it needed in order to justify playing it. The lack of gameplay could have been overlooked if the story was up to snuff, but it just simply isn't. What results is a short, boring experience that will only satisfy the most desperate of sci-fi fans.
  2. PlaySense
    Feb 28, 2018
    45
    The Station starts out well, but ultimately doesn't deliver. The story goes nowhere and the framerate is abysmal. The game's mercifully brief though... for what that's worth.
  3. PlayStation Universe
    Feb 20, 2018
    40
    A promising premise and some well-executed puzzles aren't enough to save The Station from the dull nature of its story and characters.

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User Score
6.5

Mixed or average reviews- based on 11 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 11
  2. Mixed: 5 out of 11
  3. Negative: 2 out of 11
  1. spaceVulture
    Aug 20, 2018
    10
    This is not an action game. This is not an adventure game. This is a thriller-exploration game and I loved every second of it. While not theThis is not an action game. This is not an adventure game. This is a thriller-exploration game and I loved every second of it. While not the longest the atmosphere is fantastic. Near the best I've experienced. Good visuals and a true joy to experience. Don't rush through this game, explore and discover it. It's worth it. It probably has my favorite ending of any game I've played. Makes the whole experience all the better. As of writing this the set price is $15 and I would jump at it, but with the length I would recommend waiting for it to go on sale, as it is definitely not for everyone.
    If you like the Giant Sparrow games (Unfinished Swan and Edith Finch) this narrative is of that quality.    … Full Review »
  2. M2Gaming
    Feb 22, 2018
    6
    "Walking simulators" aren't for everyone, that's for sure. The Station's main story is interesting enough to keep you wanting to know more and"Walking simulators" aren't for everyone, that's for sure. The Station's main story is interesting enough to keep you wanting to know more and keep pushing forward until the end. The visuals are very good, aside form some serious frame rate issues here and there.

    The real star of the game is probably its ambient and eerie mood, which is well supported by a rich sound environment. Compared to games such as Gone Home or Dear Esther, The Station proposes much more interactions with items and offers a few very good puzzles that helps the player getting a real feeling of actually "playing" a game instead of just "watching" or "walking" it.

    The length of the game is a bit deceiving, with well under 3 hours of gameplay from the start to the ending credits. Even priced at 19.99$ CND, On this point alone, it just feels like a bit of a rip-off.

    The Station is a great effort that will please all lovers of the genre for sure, but definitely isn't for everyone. Our best advice would be to wait until the game gets a price cut before buying it. It is a good game and one that still deserves to be given a try even if it's not perfect...    … Full Review »
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