Affordable Space Adventures

 Wii U
Metascore
81

Generally favorable reviews - based on 36 Critic Reviews

Critic score distribution:
  1. Positive: 29 out of 36
  2. Mixed: 7 out of 36
  3. Negative: 0 out of 36
  1. Game Revolution
    May 13, 2015
    70
    With that being said, Affordable Space Adventures still is a fine puzzle game. If general puzzles aren't your thing, this may be the type of puzzle game you're looking for
  2. EGM
    Apr 13, 2015
    70
    If you’re measuring with the typical genre yardstick, Affordable Space Adventures isn’t a particularly great or noteworthy puzzle game, but as an exercise in designing to the Wii U’s strengths and delivering an entertaining, one-of-a-kind co-op experience, it’s a pretty solid success.
  3. Metro GameCentral
    Apr 9, 2015
    70
    One of the best uses of the Wii U GamePad so far and one of the most atmospheric games of the year, even if it does run out of new tricks before the end.
  5. FNintendo
    Apr 26, 2015
    60
    Affordable Space Adventures is an example of a game which is competent and creative enough to keep the player focused on it for a while, but whose technical limitations, slow pace and lack of compelling rewards turn it into a rather dull effort after a certain amount of time.
  6. Cubed3
    Apr 21, 2015
    60
    Affordable Space Adventures fails to deliver a world that demands to be explored; it is far too generic and lacking in fun puzzles, instead only producing too many a tedious moment. Patience is a virtue with this one.
  7. Digitally Downloaded
    Apr 16, 2015
    60
    The use of the gamepad is by far the most enjoyable aspect of Affordable Space Adventures. In fact, it's so well done that it's close to being the best use of the gamepad on the Wii U so far. Sadly the game is held back by some serious game design choices, and while it's still playable, it's just not the kind of game that deserves to be remembered as a classic.
  8. GameOver.gr
    Jun 2, 2015
    50
    Even though it has interesting puzzles and charming art direction, Affordable Space Adventures feels like a missed opportunity.

Awards & Rankings

12
#12 Best Wii U Game of 2015
14
#14 Most Discussed Wii U Game of 2015
20
#20 Most Shared Wii U Game of 2015

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User Score
8.1

Generally favorable reviews- based on 89 Ratings

User score distribution:
  1. Positive: 67 out of 89
  2. Mixed: 13 out of 89
  3. Negative: 9 out of 89
  1. patrickres9
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Fantastic game with a unique co-op mechanism, allowing for someone to control all the ships equipment on the gamepad, while the other steers the ship.
  2. DarylH
    Apr 10, 2015
    10
    Unique in it's style and pacing, Affordable Space Adventures is well worth playing. More and more abilities unlock as you play, but its theUnique in it's style and pacing, Affordable Space Adventures is well worth playing. More and more abilities unlock as you play, but its the way the mechanics interweave each other that gives you the "aha!" moment when you figure out what is best used where. It uses the gamepad like no other game before it, and it showcases potential experiences developers can unlock with the platform if they are willing to think outside the box.… Full Review »
  3. Jackrov
    Apr 10, 2015
    9
    Unique and masterful. I play a lot of puzzle oriented games, but this is a cut above all the other similar games I played in the last coupleUnique and masterful. I play a lot of puzzle oriented games, but this is a cut above all the other similar games I played in the last couple of years. Excellent blend of atmosphere and gameplay. For all sci-fi fans who like ironic/grim tones (Kurt Vonnegut, Douglas Adams, Ray Bradbury), players who enjoyed Portal and Half Life, and people interested in novel, tight gameplay in general.… Full Review »
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