🐾 Review: 60 Parsecs Video
Played on: [Steam/PC] · Release: [2018] · Designer/Studio: [Robot Gentlemen] · Time: [⏱ 60m] · Players: [1] · Store Link : 60 Parsecs
TL;DR: A darkly funny space survival game where every decision matters. It is tense, unpredictable, and strangely charming even when everything falls apart.
Would I play this instead of tidying the kitchen? [Absolutely].
What is it?
60 Parsecs is a turn based space survival adventure where you control a small crew trapped in an escape shuttle after Earth is destroyed. You gather supplies during a short panic sequence, blast off into space, and then try to keep everyone alive through story events, crew choices and resource management.
How it Plays
You alternate between managing food, health, morale and equipment while dealing with random events that test your decisions. Each day you choose who eats, who repairs damage, who goes on expeditions and how you respond to emergencies. The game mixes humour with difficult choices, so your success often depends on both planning and luck. Runs are short and most outcomes feel like barely controlled chaos, which suits the comedic tone.
Overall: 8/10 🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾🐾
| Metric | Rating | Notes (Video) |
|---|---|---|
| Tail-Wag Fun 🐾 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Lots of fun and laughs, especially when your crew barely hangs on. |
| Fetch-Depth 🎾 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Some depth here, with solid resource and crew management. |
| Belly-Rub Accessibility ❤️ | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Excellent, very easy to learn. |
| Drool-Worthy Presentation 💧 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Nicely styled with clean art and lively writing. |
| Zoomies & Flow 💨 | 🐾🐾🐾☆☆ | Mostly strong, though luck swings can interrupt momentum. |
| Treat Value 🍪 | 🐾🐾🐾🐾☆ | Good value, the writing, humour and gameplay make this a strong choice. |
Good Doggo (Pros)
- Very strong writing with lots of dark humour and personality.
- High tension decision making that keeps each run engaging.
- Simple controls that make it easy to jump back in for another attempt.
Ruff Spots (Cons)
- Randomness can end promising runs with little warning.
- Long term replay value drops once you have seen many event chains.
- Limited player control during some outcomes can feel frustrating.
Verdict
60 Parsecs is a fun and memorable survival game that rewards experimentation and keeps you guessing. It is not always fair, but its tone, humour and replay friendly structure make it a great pick for players who enjoy managing risk and dealing with unpredictable disasters.
Recommendation Tier : 🐾🐾 🐾🐾- Good Doggo
Legend: 0 🐾 Ruff · 1–2 🐾 Patchy · 3 🐾 Solid Sit · 4 🐾 Good Doggo · 5 🐾 Chef’s Kiss
