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The Long Journey Home
Game (2017)
The Long Journey Home combines the endless freedom of space with a new open questing system that always leaves you in command. Deliver the stranded Glukkt to his homeworld as he asks, or to your new slaver friends? Attempt to make allies with everyone, or pin your hopes on the tougher races, and hope they never turn on you? Jump by jump, make hard decisions and live with the consequences, in a universe that is never the same twice.
Game (2017)
The Long Journey Home combines the endless freedom of space with a new open questing system that always leaves you in command. Deliver the stranded Glukkt to his homeworld as he asks, or to your new slaver friends? Attempt to make allies with everyone, or pin your hopes on the tougher races, and hope they never turn on you? Jump by jump, make hard decisions and live with the consequences, in a universe that is never the same twice.
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Content at a glance
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Sex & Nudity
There is no sexual content or romantic themes present in this space exploration game.
Violence & Gore
Players may engage in ship-to-ship combat and occasional ground encounters, but the violence is stylized and lacks graphic detail.
Profanity
The dialogue contains very infrequent use of mild language such as "d*mn", generally used to express frustration in stressful situations.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
There are occasional, brief references to alien substances or trading items that may be consumed, but it is not a focus of the gameplay.
Frightening Scenes
The game features moderate tension due to the risks of space travel, potential ship destruction, and difficult ethical choices that may weigh on the player.
Key Insights
Quick summary and important considerations
You are a space traveler who must make tough choices to help others, deciding who to trust and who to avoid in a vast galaxy.
Content Warnings
Themes of slavery
Implied violence
Detailed Analysis
In-depth insights for parents and educators
What Parents Need to Know
The game features high-stakes decision-making involving themes like slavery and political manipulation; players must manage resources carefully to survive.
What Kids Can Learn
Players learn to weigh the long-term impacts of their actions and understand the nuance of navigating complex social systems.
Key Topics Discussed
Diplomacy
Resource management
Moral ambiguity
Why Parents Might Like It
It provides a sophisticated, non-linear experience that encourages mature deliberation and adaptive problem-solving.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Emphasizes the weight of individual choices and the necessity of navigating conflicting ethical perspectives in a complex environment.
Role models
Players define their own character through actions, offering flexibility rather than preset moral archetypes.
Representation
Features a variety of non-human alien species with distinct cultural traits, though no human diversity is present.
Learning
Fosters resource management skills and promotes logical deduction based on past cause-and-effect outcomes.
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