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Infinite Space is not a terrible game by any means, but it is a disappointment. Ever since it was announced almost two years ago we've been excited to explore the universe and have command over an entire fleet of starships. Infinite Space does let you do all that; you just have to do it slowly. Clumsily. Tediously. This is an enormous game with an interesting story to tell. It's just a shame it couldn't have been a more exciting and user-friendly experience.
Although mostly a role-playing game, Infinite Space is presented like a Phoenix Wright-style adventure. You never have direct control of any character and interact with people via talking heads and touch screen taps. The flow of the game basically goes something like this: fly from planet to planet grinding through random battles; go down to a planet's surface to talk to people in the tavern and gather information (planets largely look the same); use funds to buy new ships to add to your fleet and rooms to upgrade each vessel.
Busty "launcher" (a person who can get you where you need to go) Nia takes Yuri under her wing and the two begin building their fleet, battling space pirates, and searching for the meaning of mysterious artifacts called Epitaphs. The characters you meet usually have several layers to their personality that are slowly revealed over time. I found myself willing to put up with a lot of Infinite Space's problems so I could find out how these relationships developed and how my crew dealt with the tragedies they experience.
Infinite Space offers dozens of hours of deep space exploration and storytelling, but the overall package is clunky and inconvenient. Sci-fi and anime fans might find the story worth sticking around for, though, and there are some interesting characters to get to know. But getting to those good bits will test your patience.
Infinite Space DSi Game Review - Download Infinite Space For Free!
