Gagarin in Deep Space

In Brief

I've changed the title of the game because firstly I think the title with its innuendo (an IMO homophobic vibe) isn't fit for a family oriented site and also it's insulting to the memory of Yuri, the first man in space.

You can see a video of game play HERE and a few Steam community reviews HERE

Gagarin in Deep Space is a simple looking platformer, but it is quite difficult to progress becasue you need to be very precise in your jumps due to the very small platforms you have to jump onto. There are around 8 different planets to visit while picking up stars on your way. Each collected star adds to your score, which you can see in the top left of the game window.

The game installs to C:\Program Files (x86)\Gagarin In Deep Space by default (the name of the game has been changed slightly due to the inappropriate title) and once installed is 172MB in size. The music fits the space theme, but becomes a little tedious after a while. It reminds me a little of the early music of Jean-Michel Jarre (Oxygène 1976). The game only opens in a small window(however you can increase the size of the window by temporarily changing your monitors resolution, my monitor only goes to 800x600, which increased the size of the window to almost full screen, though becasue I have 24.5inch wide screen monitors, parts of my monitors were useless. The main menu comprises of a Start and Quit button, there are no options to change the games audio, graphics or key bindings. Movement is via the ← & → keys and Jump = ↑. Once you've started the game you can only close the by clicking on the X in the top right hand corner or via the task bar. You can minimize the game to the task bar and right click and select from the drop down menu 'Close Window' as well.

If you like semi hard platformers, this game is okay, but I do think the title of the game is inappropriate, but if you can look past that, and even change the shortcuts name to the title I chose above, it may be acceptable. There is no inappropriate content game wise, just the title of the game.

Useful Information not related to today's game giveaway:

Kabounce a multiplayer pinball sport game (with an SP mode) where you are the ball is still available for free via Steam until 6pm UK time today HERE.

If Gagarin in Deep Space doesn't interest you, but you still want something new to play, you'll find details of some game deals whether they be sale items, indie bundles or games being given away for free HERE (I've not updated the thread in a while, but Delenn still posts frequent updates and most of the links still take you to the latest deals). You can check out Delenns thread HERE for details of other free games and offers (she's posted details of a few freebies this week; for example, If you have the game Borderlands 2 on Steam you can get the latest dlc (released 7 years after the main game was released) called 'Commander Lilith & the Fight for Sanctuary' for free until July 8th. Also check elsewhere in the game discussion forums HERE, (usually on the first page). Also, check out the free games available via Indie Gala HERE , the latest additions include Last Horizon, Gateways, Defense , Word Shot and Song of the Myrne: What Lies Beneath). Today the free epic game changed to Rebel Galaxy a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe (worth £14.99/$19.99/€16.79/₽419) From next week, the 27th June 2019 The Last Day of June a deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love? (worth £14.99/$19.99/€19.99/₽419); finally, there are also over 130 free games available via Steam HERE

Useful Information not related to today's game giveaway:

Today is your last chance to get Rebel Galaxy a game of action-packed combat, exploration, discovery, trade, and “negotiation” with the outlandish denizens at the edge of the known universe (worth £14.99/$19.99/€16.79/₽419). After 6pm today (UK time) the next free game from Epic Games will be The Last Day of June a deep, interactive adventure about love and loss, beautifully depicted and offering an intense cinematic experience. What would you do to save the one you love? (worth £14.99/$19.99/€19.99/₽419).