I admit, there was a part of me that hovered over the five star rating, but in my heart of hearts I couldn't give it due to a few small things that I'll discuss in the review. So, what is Universal Garbage Station? Well, you're a chubby dude in debt who takes a job for a sketchy business that raises more red flags than that one bad ex you had.
But, you need the money so you take the job, and find things are not as they seem. Strange alien? Creatures inhabit the area and get in the way of your day to day activities.
The good:
Art style: In a porn game world of the same three or four art styles, its refreshing to see one that leans more into the obscure/strange. While the MC might not be everyone's cup of tea, I thought it fitted the look of the game. Not to mention the game makes the most of its strange and wonderful aliens, giving you a chance to enjoy their unique traits.
Premise: The premise of the game is fasinating, and I feel it will give most people story blueballs, as it leaves you feeling a little unsatisfied. Though, the premise in itself is fun.
Ease of play: The game's pretty easy to get the hang of. There's no annoying grind or even real confusing, so its a smooth enjoyable experience.
The bad
Endings: I won't spoil anything, but both endings feel rushed. After intially finishing the game, I half expected there to be a true ending, as the one I got felt unsatisfying. Nope, it just kind of ends. No matter what ending you get. Feels like it really could have used a chapter 2. Maybe the creator released this to test the waters a little and decide if they wanted to make a second part? Or maybe they just rushed it out.
Translation: The translation falls apart at some points, which can cause a bit of confusion. Personally I found it easy to stay on track though, since there isn't too much confusing gameplay. So, not a real deep issue in this case, but could have been an issue had it been more complex.
The average:
Gameplay: The gameplay is kind of just walk around and interact with things. Which isn't bad, but its also not good. I feel this would have been fine if you had more to unlock or special side objectives. When the games linear, it just turns into. Collect the item, walk to place where item is used. The only real challenge is the color puzzle which isn't much of a challenge. Still, it works fine and delivers the story well.
Length: Length isn't everything, as the ladies say, but it damn sure helps. The games over quick, and while its good in a sense it doesn't stretch itself to thin, it does mean you'll be done with it pretty quickly.
Conclusion: I still think this is a 4 despite everything. The game functions well, has good scenes and competant gameplay. It just lacks that bit extra to make it a five. Really hoping the creator can expand on this because they might have a classic on their hands if they can match this energy in a more developed project.