503 Service Unavailable...
re installed Windows from scratch...
still no access...
can VPN in like crazy, no problem.
they say it's ' my cache ' ..
not buyin it.
even went here:
https://www.giveawayoftheday.com/forums/topic/467418#post-580799
others are having the same problem.
come on GAOTD what gives???

During the first run attempt it showed an error message, something like "The code execution could not proceed because file d3dx9_43.dll is missing. Reinstalling may fix the problem". Found such file in the directory of the other game offered today, copied into this folder, still won't run. Deleted the whole folder, reinstalled, the game did run once using the "Launch Outer Space" option checked by default at the end of installation, even though the above mentioned dll was nowhere to be found in the installation folder. The game did not react to mouse, just to keyboard. Exited to run again the .exe file (as admin, otherwise got a black screen and had to use the Task Manager to kill it) and got the same error message as initially. Deleted everything without regrets since the game didn't seem too interesting from the screenshots anyway.

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Hi JoeJ, that particular message usually means you need to install another copy of dirext X. Check the wikitech page HERE



or you can get 32 and 64 bit versions of d3dx9_43.dll HERE:



I've downloaded dll files from the above site previously and have never had any issues. Try placing the ddl file in the system 32 folder. Because the folder contains files that shouldn't be deleted is a hidden folder. you will need to open up the control panel and open the File Explorer folder (found easily by using the large icons view. This opens a small window. click on the view tab then scroll down until you find Hidden files and folders and check the show hiddenfiles, folders and drives. This will then enable you to see all hidden folders, that appear slightly translucent compared to a normal folder.

Downloaded very quick with no problems. It takes a skill that I apparently do not have.

Outer Space

In Brief

A lunar lander style game where you rescue stranded spacemen

Installation Issues:

Outer Space downloads to a 12.3 MB zip file that unzips to two files, (a setup executable and a read me document). The game installs to the following path by default, but can be changed if you wish. The installed game is 11.2 MB in size.

C:\Program Files (x86)\Outer Space

Five shortcuts are installed to the desktop, four of which can be safely deleted . If you want the games shortcut to be installed to the desktop, make sure the appropriate checkbox is checked. Even if this is left unchecked you will still get the four internet shortcuts installed to the desktop; (i.e. Falco Space - Online Game!, FalconLine Online Games Website, FalcoGo WebGL Games! and Free Games Downloads!). Also, if you don't like icons installed to the quick launch task bar, make sure the appropriate checkbox is unchecked when the 'additional task's window appears (after the Select Start Menu Folder window).

Introduction:

Outer space is an old school, pixel art game about rescuing the crew of crashed and destroyed space ships. The game is vaguely similar to that old classic Lunar Lander, where fuel is at a premium. To rescue crew successfully in the 30 levels of increasing difficulty you must dodge asteroids and maneuver between buildings.

The Game:

Outer Space is basically a lunar lander game without the moon. You have to rescue stranded spacemen avoiding any obstacles including the boundary walls. Touching anything apart from the landing site or the astronauts you are rescuing will result in your ship being destroyed. Also, you must land your rocket on the landing strip correctly otherwise your ship will explode and then you'll have to restart from the beginning of that level. Thankfully, there are unlimited lives, The main problem you face, once you've acclimatized yourself to the ship controls is the amount of fuel you have. Take too long in rescuing and returning to a landing site, and you'll end up running out of fuel which will inevitably lead to a nose dive into an obstacle and exploding. As you progress through the levels, they become increasingly more complex and convoluted, making control of your ship a skill you must develop quickly otherwise you wont stand a chance of surviving all 30 levels. That's all there is to it. You can find a free browser version of a basic moon lander HERE

Whiterabbit-uk 22nd February 2019

Conclusion:

Open Space is an okay lunar lander type arcade game. If you like this type of game, its definitely worth downloading. There's 30 levels to beat, which should take you a few hours at most to complete.

Other Reviews and Videos of Outer Space:

You can see other comments of Outer Space HERE. Steam community members were mainly positive about this game. Most negative comments were about the broken achievements, which are not applicable to this free standing version.

Suggestions:

After you've had an opportunity to play today's giveaway please take a few moments to give some positive or negative feedback; for example, what you liked or disliked about the game, or how it could be improved. If you don't like the genre at all, please explain why and if any, what improvements would change your mind? If you don't have time to post a comment today, please do so at your convenience, thank you. If you wish to post a review or comment about the game later, you can access the comments section by going to the game giveaways home page, then scroll to the bottom of the page where it says Archives and select the date the giveaway was live (giveaway days are in bold type). This will open the appropriate page for you to post your comment or review. Alternatively, you can google the name of the game and include Gamegiveawayoftheday in the search. This should give you a list of links to whenever this game was given away.

If you miss today's game giveaway you can always get the game via Steam 24/7 for £0.79/$0.99/€0.79 HERE.

Problems getting the game to work:

If you're having problems installing or activating or getting Outer Space to work please visit the FAQ's Thread HERE and read through the communities comments because sometimes fixes have already been posted, for example, a common issue seen since the Themida wrapper was introduced three years ago is that some community members installation of the game are blocked by their security because Themida code has been known to hide malware, (usually an error message is flagged for example 'The executable is corrupted' even though in reality it is not); so as a precaution some anti malware programs will block and even delete the suspect installation files even though the files (i.e. the setup, read me and setup.gcd files are actually totally free from malware. This issue can be solved either by rebooting your computer in safe mode with networking or a quicker method is to temporarily turn off your security software to allow the installation. You could also try white-listing the setup.gcd file. In the almost 12 years this game giveaway site has been operating there has 'never' been a game given away that was infected with malware.

If for any reason you want to contact the giveaway team, for example, you have a game to offer the community, or are unable to download the latest game or other issues that the FAQ's thread or these comments don't cover or solve you can do so HERE

I'd like to take this opportunity to thank the developer SharkGame for giving away Outer Space, Falcoware for distributing the game and also to the game giveaway team, as always, for securing other ways to get free games.

Useful Information not related to today's game giveaway:

Useful Information not related to today's game giveaway:

If Outer Space doesn't interest you, but you still hanker for 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 most of the links still take you to the latest deals).

The rest of the information that used to be posted in the game review can be found in the forums HERE. Finally, check out Delenns threads for details of other free games and offers HERE and elsewhere in the game discussion forums HERE, (usually on the first page of the game discussion forums). The free game over at epic games is Thimbleweed Park until March 7th. worth £14.99/$19.99/€19.99. You can also get the non Steam single player version of Welcome to Princeland for free temporarily via Indie Gala (you'll need a free account to claim the game) HERE; the SP/MP version is usually worth £3.99/$4.99/€3.99 and can be found on Steam HERE. Finally, there are some excellent bargains on sale via Steam HERE (over 2200); for example if like me you love breakout games, one I've been playing recently called Ionball 2: Ionstorm is on sale until 25th February 6pm (UST) for only £041/$49/€0.39