This game is amazing! I'll warn you, it can be pretty hit or miss, but if it's a hit, it's a unique experience that you don't want to deprive yourself! I wish I could tell you all about it, but I can't. I can tell you plenty of things its like, but I can't really describe it except for in the very abstract. And my abstract description is that it is a game about learning. There is little in the way of obvious instruction. It's up to you to figure it out. When I first looked at screenshots, I saw random squares in patterns that were aesthetically pleasing. Now I look at them and see order. I see several levels of order. To tell you more about the game would be to rob you of the experience of transitioning from seeing order to seeing chaos as you play this game.

As for things its like, I would say it is like...

* Learning a new language
* Getting lost in a maze, and that joy when you finally find your way out
* David Bowie's song, "Moss Garden"
* Discovering that the world is round, firsthand
* The NES game, Wario's Woods
* Your first kiss
* The "Aha!" moment that you get when figuring out a puzzle
* The 11th Hour, by Graeme Base


If you play this game, I can't promise you you'll love it. It is the sort of game that resonate with some people, but will just not be everyone's cup of tea. What I can tell you is that if it resonates with you, you will REALLY enjoy it, and might find it the most worthwhile game you've bought in a long time.

Remember the first time when you picked up a game and didn't know what's going on and what to do. Well simply put Starseed Pilgrim will make you feel this again. The genius gameplay that it has with it's core mechanics and atmospheric soundtrack will relive the memories of why you like playing games. Just remember not to read any article or spoilers about it, because it will shatter the unique experience that this games creates.

A game that pushes for the player to discover its mechanics, nuances, and goals through experimination. It becomes fairly repetitive, as you will most likely figure out what you have to do long before you can actually do it, and random, as you really have to adapt to what the game throws at you to proceed, but it's still a neat and enjoyable experience for those who have the patience for it.

This is the first game where I have actually grabbed a real piece of paper and created my own map. Exploring the 'rules' is great fun, then your journey can really begin. Don't expect any hand-holding, but I consider that to be a good thing.

Sort of interesting idea, and I always like it when games let you discover the mechanics and goals for yourself, but I can see this is going to be VERY tedious and slow. Ain't nobody got time for that.