A Long Journey to an Uncertain End Review

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Abusive relationships are traumatic experiences. They can be controlling environments, full of psychological and physical harm for the victim, making them feel lost, weak, and dependant on the abuser. The abuser in turn is there to exert their control and hold power over others. A Long Journey to an Uncertain End explores the theme of an abusive relationship, but in an unusual way; its central character is an AI spaceship, the abuser chasing them across space, while crewed by a group of space farers that you manage.

A Long Journey to an Uncertain End intertwines resource management, crew management, and time management as you attempt to flee the abusive ex. Taking on the role of a ship represented by a hologram means you have some freedom. When deciding the ships name you decide the pronouns it will be addressed by, including he/him, she/her, they/them, or a custom choice. You also name your ex in the same way, with Buttface being a helpful starting option. Once you’ve got through this initial stage the adventure begins, as you and your crew head for the Core Worlds and freedom from your ex.

Aylah and CORGI are the first two members of your crew that are there for you. CORGI is entwined with the ship, so cannot be sent on jobs, but Aylah can. Aylah’s skill is with tech, so the obvious pick for tech jobs. As you hop from planet to planet you can recruit more characters, each with their own specialist skills. Truly is a flirt and charmer, Denny is a thief, and Matias is the muscle, who is also one of the Core’s shining drag queens. There are several other characters, and each proves useful in different job settings. To survive in this universe, you need to carry out jobs to earn resources.

Those resources include fuel so you