I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

 Switch
Metascore
83

Generally favorable reviews - based on 5 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 4 out of 5
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 5
  3. Negative: 0 out of 5
  1. Hey Poor Player
    Nov 22, 2022
    90
    Games like I Was a Teenage Exocolonist are few and far between. The aesthetics are stunning, featuring eye-popping colors and gorgeous music. The story is intense, keeping you on the edge of your seat for hours on end. And the replayability factor is massive, with at least two playthroughs required for optimal understanding of the world and its inhabitants. I fell in love with every last character, their strengths and flaws often making them endearing — or, in the very least, human. If you want to live a multitude of lifetimes exploring a whole new world each and every time, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist invites you to become part of theirs.
  2. Wccftech
    Aug 25, 2022
    90
    I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an engrossing social sim that offers up deep roleplaying and a wonderfully-realized universe, with fun collectible card game mechanics as a bonus. Perhaps more importantly, it’s one of the best distillations of growing up I’ve ever encountered in a video game. It doesn’t matter if you’ve left the era long behind, don’t miss out on getting these teenage kicks.
  3. Nintenderos
    Aug 29, 2022
    87
    I Was A Teenage Exocolonist is very replayable and has enough original aspects for us to recommend you to give it a try. Although its mechanics lack depth and its plot takes some time to kick off, the game is worthwhile, not only for its vision of what adolescence feels like, but also for its beautiful illustrations and soundtrack.
  5. SpazioGames
    Sep 21, 2022
    80
    I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is well built and crafted, and it will make you live a pretty memorable journey.
  6. Nintendo Life
    Aug 25, 2022
    70
    Every single thing about I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is nice, from its appearance to its sounds to its writing – nice, even, to a fault. As a plot device, it makes sense that the utopian vision of the Exocolonists is all very lovely, with its impeccable inclusivity and anti-capitalist teachings, but at some point, if things are going to go life-or-death pear-shaped, the niceness really ought to give. Overall, the game lacks bite, but with so much love and niceness oozing from every facet of it, it is, by the same token, impossible to dislike.

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User Score
7.2

Mixed or average reviews- based on 14 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 14
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 14
  3. Negative: 4 out of 14
  1. Tortor
    Jun 7, 2023
    4
    Meh, i just didn't see the appeal. The pacing was just kinda awful. Way too long stretches of not a lot happening while you build up aMeh, i just didn't see the appeal. The pacing was just kinda awful. Way too long stretches of not a lot happening while you build up a character.
    I also wasn't particularly impressed with any of the characters and didn't feel like I got to know them well enough ever. Short blurbs and interactions just wasn't sufficient. Early death scenes also didn't feel well written enough to care about. Really felt tacked on and kinda silly. Only thing I liked maybe was the art style. Feel bad it wasn't for me as it clearly oozes with that it was someone's passion. Just wish if the game was going to be basically a visual novel that maybe a better writer could have done the story or had more experience fleshing out characters. Writing was just too dreadful. This felt like a chore.    … Full Review »
  2. lillajordbaer
    Apr 29, 2023
    9
    The story is super addictive with a brilliant card-based system challenges, pretty graphics and you'll definitely wish the game was longerThe story is super addictive with a brilliant card-based system challenges, pretty graphics and you'll definitely wish the game was longer once you've done it… Full Review »
  3. Ibell
    Jan 3, 2023
    9
    I really liked this game, it was easy to understand, great story and beautiful art! I love story games but the ones I've played is either tooI really liked this game, it was easy to understand, great story and beautiful art! I love story games but the ones I've played is either too fast and complicated or more of a book and no "game".
    I would recomend this game for those who like story games where your actions have consequences, If you like a game with good relationship story and just anyone who likes a game with a cool story. I fell in love with this game and I totally would recommend it! You can also play it multiple times with different results. Totally worth the money !    … Full Review »
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