VERSUS: The Lost Ones Demo

One can come up with infinite stories when it comes to space and aliens, especially since there so many possible combinations. On the other hand, it’s not easy to think of futuristic technology without going overboard, especially in terms of FTL travel and spaceships. Coming up with believable aliens is not simple either, so the genre is pretty difficult to approach most of the time.

VERSUS: The Lost Ones is a text-based adventure game in which you play the role of a space explorer looking for a bit of action in the vastness of space. You are free to pursue a variety of careers as you go through the story, which means that you can be a pirate, a warrior, or a good guy trying to help everyone he meets along the way. On the other hand, the lack of graphics might get in the way if you are new to the genre.

You can customize a few things about the character in the beginning, including things like gender, home planet and history. However, your abilities are decided during the playthrough, because some skills can be improved by undertaking certain tasks. It’s also possible to create connections to other characters by interacting with them, but it depends on what you say to them and how you act.

As it is always the case with text-based adventure games, you can find a partner along the way if you play your cards right. There are multiple possibilities in this regard, but it all depends on your personal preferences, because it’s not difficult to win the affection of the desired character if you watch what you say. You can also create enemies this way, so the story is always pretty engaging and volatile.

The writers actually did a great job when it comes to the setting as a whole, because there are a variety of events that affect the course of the story, including politics and personal vendettas. Even if there are no graphics to help you along, the writing is good enough to fuel your imagination, and you can always use your own soundtrack to help with the atmosphere.

All things considered, VERSUS: The Lost Ones features no original elements in terms of gameplay, but the story has many branches and routes you can take, which makes the experience very dynamic and engaging. It also makes you feel like you are always in control.