Five Space Games Presented in Honor of the 57th Anniversary of Human Landing on the Moon

The Outer Worlds is an RPG developed by Obsidian Entertainment, the studio behind projects such as Avowed and Fallout New Vegas. In this game, players embark on a space adventure characterized by a captivating storyline. During gameplay, players often have to make decisions whose consequences are felt, and they can choose various approaches to problem-solving.

The combat system is implemented from a first-person perspective; it is smooth and allows switching between melee combat and firearms, combining direct fighting with stealth. The Tactical Time Dilation (TTD) feature creates a time-slowing effect known as 'bullet time.' Besides combat, the player can freely explore the world, hack terminals, and open chests, which happens simply and straightforwardly, while the environment is incredibly rendered.

Dead Space (2023)

Dead Space is a remake of a classic science fiction survival horror game created by Motive. The plot centers on an ordinary engineer who finds himself aboard a massive mining spaceship filled with strange creatures called Necromorphs while searching for his lost love somewhere on board. New graphical capabilities have made the environment even more impressive, and the enhanced presence of darkness and fog makes the atmosphere more oppressive and frightening than in the original.

Improvements are also noticeable in the combat system, which traditionally requires dismembering enemies into parts. Now, smarter and more aggressive creatures appear, having clear visual signs of damage to each limb. Furthermore, the emphasis on exploration has significantly increased, including scenes in zero gravity outside the ship, making the gaming experience more diverse.

Outer Wilds (2019)

Outer Wilds is a space exploration and puzzle-solving game developed by Mobius Digital. The company presents a vast cosmic mystery where players must find clues about an ancient alien race on various planets in its solar system. Although the premise seems simple, it becomes very engaging as the game progresses.

Each of the five planets is unique in both appearance and mechanical concepts that form the puzzles for progression. Examples include Giant's Deep with its sky-reaching whirlpools creating floating islands, or Brittle Hollow with a black hole at its core. All planets contain information that needs to be collected and interpreted to reach other places and ultimately solve the main mystery, creating a unique and intriguing detective gameplay.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition (2021)

Mass Effect Legendary Edition, developed by BioWare, returns the trilogy in an updated and optimized version for 4K Ultra HD. Thus, players get all the single-player content of three games, plus over 40 expansions (DLC) including weapons, armor, and additional packs, in one place.

If you are unfamiliar with the franchise, Mass Effect is an action RPG focused on decision-making and its consequences. Moreover, choices made in the first game affect events in the second, which in turn leads to consequences in the third. All of this unfolds in a true saga where Commander Shepard and his crew must explore space and protect humanity from the greatest threat it has ever faced.

Deliver Us The Moon (2018)

Deliver Us The Moon is an indie game created by KeokeN Interactive, in which the player acts as a lone astronaut sent to the Moon to save humanity from extinction. The game offers an interesting blend of exploration and puzzle-solving, allowing players to uncover new areas and reveal the secret of an abandoned lunar base from five years ago.

In addition to exploration and problem-solving, the game includes action and stealth segments, adding emotionality and variety to the gameplay. The story is also intriguing and touching, well-told and one of the game's main strengths. It is an exciting, surprising, and unique experience, especially because it does not use typical science fiction elements such as alien creatures or monsters from other worlds.