I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

I Was a Teenage Exocolonist

August 25, 2022

RPGSimulationStrategy Nintendo SwitchPCPlayStation 4PlayStation 5

The Choices You Make, Make You Growing up in humanity’s first extrasolar space colony means navigating a new world full of wonder, danger, and beauty. Explore the wilderness, study, fall in love, discover strange creatures, and deal with the consequences of your actions. Your choices will directly affect the lives …

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Alessandra Borgonovo IGN Italy Aug 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

55.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

85.0

"A deep and immersive narrative experience with a gameplay that shortly falls into a repetitive loop."

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Artura Dawn GameGrin Aug 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

88.0

"I Was A Teenage Exocolonist is not short of becoming an exemplary title in fantastic writing and storytelling, and easily my favourite entry into the visual novel genre thus far."

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Courtney Floyd Geeks Under Grace Aug 2022
100.0 /100

"I was a Teenage Exocolonist is nothing short of amazing. Its complex inclusive characters, choice-driven gameplay, and immense potential for replay make it a must-have for any gamer."

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Daniele Dolce The Games Machine Aug 2022
95.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a storm of punches that hits straight in the stomach. It&s;s a video game that monopolized my free time and that I&s;ll continue to dissect well beyond my (current) fourth playthrough. It&s;s a game …"

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Edie W-K Checkpoint Gaming Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Not often do we see a narrative RPG with so much squeezed inside a relatively small package. I Was a Teenage Exocolonist will leave you thinking, laughing, crying, and even blushing. With beautiful character illustrations and a story that feels …"

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Heather Blakey GamesHub Aug 2022
100.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

95.0

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is a beautiful game, a synth-laden ode to growing up and allowing yourself to fall, fail, succeed and explore in a posthuman world that asks thoughtful questions about what it means to exist alongside the …"

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90.0 /100

"Games like I Was a Teenage Exocolonist are few and far between. The aesthetics are stunning, featuring eye-popping colors and gorgeous music. The story is intense, keeping you on the edge of your seat for hours on end. And the …"

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Jade King TheGamer Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

90.0

"Northway Games has crafted one of my highlights of the year with this narrative adventure. It’s wonderfully engrossing and hiding so many worthwhile character moments and gorgeous secrets well worth uncovering. I’ve already spent so many hours with the game …"

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Jade Sayers Push Square Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

80.0

"I Was A Teenage Exocolonist is a fun visit through adolescence which begs the player to keep living life to the max, experiencing all the game can offer. It&s;s a beautifully artistic game, with many opportunities for a unique experience …"

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Jake Su SavePoint Gaming Aug 2022
93.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

76.0

"Emotionally charged and aesthetically pleasing, I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an RPG that will appeal to those seeking a narrative close to the heart of anyone who tends to look back on their lives and think about the different …"

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Julie Cooper video games are good Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

86.0

Story

94.0

"At its core, Exocolonist is a fascinating story about collective survival, finding harmony with the planet, and how a blank slate for humanity is, well, not really a blank slate at all. The memory of the crumbling planet Earth pursues …"

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Kierra Lanier SwitchRPG Aug 2022
80.0 /100

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an engaging narrative RPG where you can boost your stats, make friends, and explore through several routes as you grow."

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Kim Snaith GameSpew Aug 2022
80.0 /100

"If you thrive when immersed in a rich narrative and like the idea of shaping the life of a youngster growing up on an unknown planet, then I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is for you. This narrative RPG may be …"

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Nathan Birch Wccftech Aug 2022
90.0 /100

Graphics

92.0

Gameplay

88.0

Story

94.0

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is an engrossing social sim that offers up deep roleplaying and a wonderfully-realized universe, with fun collectible card game mechanics as a bonus. Perhaps more importantly, it’s one of the best distillations of growing up …"

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Noelle Warner Destructoid Aug 2022
95.0 /100

"A hallmark of excellence. There may be flaws, but they are negligible and won&s;t cause massive damage."

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Pia Colucci Spaziogames Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

85.0

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is well built and crafted, and it will make you live a pretty memorable journey."

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Pilar Waldorf NaviGames Aug 2022
70.0 /100

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist has a beautiful artwork and really attractive characters. Live, grow and die, the pillars of this adventure full of personality."

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Roland Ingram Nintendo Life Aug 2022
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"Every single thing about I Was a Teenage Exocolonist is nice, from its appearance to its sounds to its writing – nice, even, to a fault. As a plot device, it makes sense that the utopian vision of the Exocolonists …"

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Ryan Costa RPGamer Aug 2022
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

90.0

"It’s a game that delightfully demonstrates the importance of connections, with each other or one’s surroundings, and of reaching out."

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Vítor M. Costa NintendoBoy Aug 2022
85.0 /100

Graphics

80.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"I Was a Teenage Exocolonist has a good soundtrack and great sensitivity in character building and gender relations, in addition to a unique simulation through narrative RPG and interesting mechanics based on cards that dialogue very well with its plot. …"

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