This is a particularly successful first episode! I have greatly appreciated the possibility of choosing the game mode (thus allowing those who have difficulty with the action phases to enjoy the universe without being stuck by the first fight ^^). The subject covered is very interesting, and above all presented in an effective and original way. But above all it's difficult to remain unmoved by the graphics with extremely detailed textures, the lights of every scene, the audio which sets a distressing atmosphere by itself, as well as the original objects like the inventory, and the magnificently managed camera movements (discreet movements , even if immobile, to represent the hero's breathing). It's an episode that really makes you want to discover more. I join each player here in expressing my impatience with the release of the next episodes (obviously hoping that the action sessions will be optional in the "exploration" mode). I also appreciate the strong support for Itch.io, even if the game is also released on Steam (you have to earn a living): many developers took advantage of itch.io as a springboard before turning definitively to Steam, forgetting that without Itch.io and its supporters on this website, their game would not have been possible. Wishing you excellent continuation.
I've already noticed this game mode, since it's the one I obviously chose to play this first episode. My remark was more focused on the next episodes, given that in the final preview, we have to shoot an alien: I therefore submitted the hope that this kind of phase would be optional, ultra-easy, or even removed, in the mode dedicated to exploration, to allow everyone to find their rhythm and gaming pleasure in this exciting universe.
I gotcha, having a gun to fight the alien kinda breaks the emersion a little, because you feel like youre in control and can fight back. I guess its possible he could make a mode that makes it similar to how SOMA's mechanics are in dealing with entities, with no weaponry. That would actually be kinda cool and scary AF