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From the bridge of your ship, you see a million points of light. Only one of them matters. Home.

It was only supposed to be a short trip. But when your jump drive malfunctions, you and a mismatched crew of specialists along for the ride find yourselves trapped and alone on the wrong side of the galaxy. The only way back is through. Forge alliances with strange Alien Races . Explore distant Planets for the Ruins , Artifacts and Resources they hide. Harness your crew’s Skills , from archeology to diplomacy. Make deals and moral decisions that change the universe. Do whatever it takes to survive.

And every game, enter a new galaxy. Will you find yourself welcomed by Traders and noble warrior knights... or surrounded by Pirates , psychopaths, and an unspeakable cosmic horror that threatens to snuff out the stars themselves. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will your Journey take you?

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Wot I Think: The Long Journey Home

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It's not all that long, the journey, but it is very busy. About six hours might do the trick, but you're likely to get distracted along the way. Part Star Trek Voyager and part The Odyssey, The Long Journey Home [ official site ] puts you in charge of a small crew who have been stranded far from Earth due to a tech malfunction, and must make their way home, making friends and enemies along the way. Though it's clearly inspired by the likes of Star Control and Captain Blood, I've found myself thinking of No Man's Sky as I play. Here's wot I think.

TLJH is one of those games that feels like lots of mini-games stitched together. There's some basic resource management, Thrust-like planetary landings, conversations with alien races, combat, and star system navigation. It's a game that could easily end up being less than the sum of its parts, but the structure of the journey itself ties everything together and makes each decision and challenge important. Whether you're figuring out if a diversion to save a plague-ridden planet is worthwhile or even a realistic possibility given how limited the essential resources needed to keep your ship running might be.

There are four things to consider. Your crew are a primary resource and as they pick up injuries, your journey becomes more perilous. Those injuries come from rough landings, risky flying, certain encounters and ship-to-ship combat. People are your most precious resource, and are irreplaceable, though they can be healed if you find the appropriate items.

The other three resources you'll need to trek across the stars can all be picked up along the way and the core loop of the game involves ensuring you gather enough of each at each stop along the route.

First of all, you'll need fuel to move within systems, and to send your single-seater lander craft down to the surface of planets. It's planetside where you'll find the gases, metals and minerals that are used for refuelling and repair, but you might also want to visit some planets as part of a quest chain, or on the off-chance there'll be some mystery to uncover. But, yes, fuel is of vital importance, and you'll use it to move between planets and find it on planets.

And then there's a second kind of fuel that lets you jump between systems. The ingredients for that are found on planets as well, and you'll always have a fairly good idea what you're going to find once you settle into orbit. A scan tells you what kind of resources to expect, and what quantities they might be found in, and information about inhabitants, atmosphere, weather and overall threat level.

If a planet has firestorms, high winds and scarce supplies, it's probably not worth risking your lander and crew. You can repair both your ship and lander, and that's where the third resource, metal, comes into play.

On one level, that's how The Long Journey Home works; you travel from place to place, gathering enough resources to ensure you can make the next jump, or survive the next tricky landing in order to get the fuel to make the jump. That's where it reminds me of my hours with No Man's Sky, a game in which I never cared for the journey so much as the destination. The lure of discovering new species and biomes was powerful, for a few days, and part of the attraction was knowing that everything I saw mine and mine alone. Discoveries born of code and procedural design.

There is randomisation in The Long Journey Home as well, but it affects the order of things rather than the things themselves. The systems you'll pass through on your way back to our solar system are different each time, but the things within them are hand-crafted. There are several species to encounter, all with their own stories, dialogues and quest chains. Those quests range from delightfully silly interstellar quiz shows and tests of strength to genocide and flirtations with transcendental beings. What they all have in common is a sense of mischievous wit in the writing, which is courtesy of RPS columnist Richard Cobbett, a man who has forgotten more about RPGs and their tropes than most of us have ever known.

The combination of resource-gathering and wordy adventures is an odd one, but it's mostly successful. At worst, the actual business of scooping up fuel and minerals becomes busywork, interrupting the flow of a quest, and the limited number of encounters means that you'll start to see repetition after a few playthroughs. Thankfully, running into aliens you've already met on a previous journey doesn't mean you're in for an identical story – some encounters have fairly predictable outcomes, but some branch and twist, and there are even emergent qualities to some stories, which can be derailed or unexpectedly collide with one another.

There's a lot to like in those encounters but it's hard to escape from the feeling that the actual machinery driving the game is simpler than I'd like it to be. If you come for the stories, you still have to do the work in between them, as if visiting a library with a byzantine membership system that requires you to sign up again every time you want to borrow a book.

Take the lander sections: they're beautiful and simple enough, rarely taking more than five minutes to complete, even if you actually explore the surface and have a mini text adventure rather than just scooping up resources before jetting away. But they're also repetitive and a couple of mistakes can make the cost of landing heavier than rewards. I'd describe The Long Journey Home as a difficult game, given how hard it is to get home, but it's an oddly pitched difficulty. I'm more likely to peter out than to explode in a blaze of glory or perish in a calamitous misadventure.

Simply put, getting home is hard work and even though there are loads of amazing adventures to be had along the way, you'll also be carrying out a lot of maintenance. Think of this more as a warning than a condemnation because I'm still enjoying the game after thirty-five hours of playing. There's something quite soothing about the repetition that puts Long Journey Home into my Podcast Pile – which is to say, the pile of games that I play while listening to podcasts. That's not a bad pile to be in given how many podcasts I listen to every day.

And, yes, it still reminds me of No Man's Sky, but with these discrete mini-games instead of the arduous walking and gathering and crafting and inventory juggling. It also feels like a successor to Digital Eel's Weird Worlds: Return to Infinite Space, and a stronger one than the actual sequel. There's not quite enough here to win me over completely, but there's more than enough to make the numerous trips I've made worthwhile, and part of the charm is in never knowing if there's anything left to discover. The stars are strange and home to many mysteries and it's tempting to stick around until I've seen them all. But keep in mind that there's lots of work to do along the way.

The Long Journey Home is available now for Windows, via Steam and GOG .

Disclosure: Richard Cobbett wrote the words and has a regular column on RPS that I edit most weeks. The fact that I have to look at so many of his words as part of my day-job and actually enjoyed playing a game that was stuffed with even more of them could probably be seen as a compliment.

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• Explore a living, procedurally generated universe and encounter diverse alien races. Revisit galaxies in which you have already travelled and try to take different paths in a familiar environment.
• Form alliances with strange aliens, from the noble knights of the Wolphax to the unpredictable Ilitza.
• Raid alien tombs full of traps and treasure, compete in the galaxy’s greatest combat tournament and research strange artifacts.
• Assemble your own crew and use their individual skills, from archeology to technology or diplomacy.
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There are a million worlds in the galaxy. Only one of them is Home. It was supposed to be a short test run – a quick flight to Alpha Centauri and back. But when mankind’s first experimental jump drive goes wrong, you and your crew find yourselves trapped on the wrong side of the galaxy. Now, you are entirely on your own – and the only way back leads through the vast unknown of outer space. On your strange journey, you will encounter unforeseen obstacles and unimaginable treasures. You will fail and you will pick yourselves up again. You will suffer painful losses and also make new friends – in a vibrant universe that changes its design with every new journey. Your most important goal: Bring your crew back home to their families and friends. The Long Journey Home combines an open world full of galaxies, planets and anomalies with quests and mechanics of a rogue-like RPG. You have to make decisions – and choose to live with the consequences. One destination. Endless adventures. Where will this journey take you?

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We're quickly approaching the halfway point of the year, a period which has become a pitstop of sorts on the gaming calendar. Between the buffet of big releases we're now seeing more regular in February and March, to the traditional holiday season rush of tentpole titles, May 2's game release lineup could have provided some much-needed breathing room and a chance to catch up on your backlog. But as it turns out, May 2024 has some fascinating new arrivals to tempt you with.

From the long-in-development Hellblade 2 to the return of a sci-fi strategy series, there's a month of varied releases to look forward to. Several games are leaving early access on PC, another PlayStation Studios title is headed to that platform, and Nintendo is bringing one of its best Mario games of the GameCube era to Switch. For more in May, you can see the rest of the highlights below, and for a wider look at what's still to come this year, you can check out the 2024 upcoming games schedule .

Endless Ocean Luminous

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• Release date: May 8
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A third-person, story-driven game set in a strange world, Indika is centered around the clash of religion and authority. As the titular nun, you'll venture beyond the safe walls of her monastery, but you won't be alone as the devil himself will be your traveling companion. Made by a small studio, Indika features challenging puzzles, surreal environments, and a dark sense of humor.

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Stepping out of its early access crypt, V Rising heads into May with a polished fusion of vampire action and survival. Avoid the light during the day, stalk your prey at night, and steadily gain enough power to build a castle to store your loot and grow your army of darkness. As you learn and master an arsenal of deadly weapons and unholy abilities, you'll tailor your vampire lord to your unique requirements, although you might want to be careful as Simon Belmont from Castlevania will be crossing over to hunt you down.

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After several delays, Homeworld 3 is finally ready to launch. Developer Blackbird Interactive had previously announced the release date had been pushed back so that it could implement improvements based on player feedback from February's open demo. Some of the major changes include reworked controls, combat adjustments to make it less tedious, and several quality-of-life updates. After launch, you can expect a lot of free and premium content to be added to the game in its first year.

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• Release date: May 21
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Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door

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Originally released for GameCube 20 years ago, Paper Mario: The Thousand-Year Door is getting a new lease on life with a Switch remaster this month. Widely regarded as one of the best RPGs in Nintendo history, this game puts a papercraft spin on Mario and his world. A good-looking game then, its timeless visuals look even better with the HD remaster, and Nintendo has teased a "a suite of additional changes" to add some modern touches to the classic when it lands on Switch. Interestingly, Paper Mario also seems to be indicative of a new change with Nintendo release dates .

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• Release date: May 28
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• Release date: May 29

It's a great month for visually striking games, and Nine Sols certainly fits the bill. A hand-drawn 2D action-platformer featuring Sekiro-inspired combat, you'll follow a vengeful hero's quest to slay the nine Sols, powerful rulers of a forsaken realm inspired by eastern fantasy in this "Taopunk" adventure. Similar to its Sekiro inspiration, you'll be able to slash, deflect, and charge into enemies in fast and brutal action sequences.

• Release date: May 31

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• Animal Well (PC, PS5, Switch) - May 9
• Crow Country (PC, PS5, Xbox Series X|S) - May 9
• Little Kitty, Big City (PC, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, Switch) - May 9
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We drive towards Lake Seliger, an enormous system of lakes linked by effluents, with lots of small islands, surrounded by pine and deciduous woods. Our cars will test the road conditions of the Valdai Upland, we will enjoy the magnificent views and also visit the source of the Volga. In several days, we will have the opportunity to admire the greatness of this tremendous 3,500 km long river - this is where it starts. In the evening, we will enjoy the fascinating sunset on the shore of the lake.

Day 6. Lake Seliger - Moscow. Distance: 390 km

Driving to Moscow. Part of the way will include a challenging dirt road,compensated by the beautiful views. We visit the Nilo-Stolobenskaya hermitage (a prominent Orthodox monastery, founded in the late 1500s) and the city of Torzhok.

In the evening, We will stay in the very center of Moscow and enjoy its eclectic architecture, wonderfully lit for the night.

Part 5. Irkutsk – Vladivostok. Distance: 3850 km

This part is probably dedicated to overcoming the huge expanses of Russia. Every day of this segment might seem a challenge, you are in for a great accomplishment. Different types and conditions of terrain, the weather may change rapidly, as well as the colours of landscapes - in short, you are now the true masters of conquering distances and surmounting obstacles.

We are approaching the Far East… the edge of the continent.

Day 26. Irkutsk – Ulan-Ude. Distance: 450 km.

Next destination is Buryatia - the land that is close to Mongolia and China, with a population quite different from what would expect in Russia.

Part of the road will be driven along Lake Baikal, and some awesome views are guaranteed. In addition, we will pass a small Baikal city, known for its famous ski resort, Mount Sobolinaya, in winter, and it delicious strawberries in summer.

We pay a visit to the Baikal Museum, where loads of information about the lake are stored.

Day 27. Ulan-Ude - Chita. Distance: 580 km

The Buryats practice Buddhism, which is rather unique for Russia. In the morning, we will go to Ivolginsky Datsan, the most renowned place of worship in these parts, and take a tour of the vicinity.y

It will take us another 9 hours to get to Chita, located deep in Siberia, surrounded by hills on the shore of a lake. It was here that the Decembrists (followed by their wives) were exiled in 1827 after the failed coup in St.Petersburg, and many places here are also associated with the legend of Genghis Khan. It is also home to Mount Pallas, which marks the watershed between the Arctic and Pacific Oceans.

Day 28. Chita - Chernyshevsk. Distance: 310 km

Today we are heading to Chernyshevsk, an ordinary Russian town with a population of only 12,000 people. This is what most cities in this area look like; small houses, questionable roads and wild surroundings… Still, they definitely have their own charm.

Day 29. Chernyshevsk - Skovorodino. Distance: 620 km

A meditative road among the picturesque hills - another long day to endure. We’ll have some decent rest in the evening.

Day 30. Skovorodino - Uglegorsk. Distance 445 km

Today, we will drive towards one of the most mysterious cities in Russia, Uglegorsk (‘city of coal’). Surprisingly, coal has never been mined here. This name was given to fool the potential enemy, covering the construction of missile silos, disguised as coal mining.

On December 30, 2015, the city was renamed Tsiolkovsky (in the name of a renowned scientist), as the new Vostochny (Eastern) spaceport was constructed nearby. The city's infrastructure is developing rapidly to become one of the most modern settlements in the Amur region, serving the needs of the spaceport personnel and their families.

Day 31. Uglegorsk – Khabarovsk. Distance: 770 km

The longest part of the road. We may call it ‘rising to the challenge’. We have to overcome about 800 km, so as we arrive to Khabarovsk, most people on the team will probably only dream about dropping in bed and sleeping it off. We are now officially in the Far East.

Day 32. Rest in Khabarovsk

We will spend the whole day walking around the city. A cruise along the Amur River is obviously a must. In general, we will enjoy the penultimate city on our long journey

Day 33. Khabarovsk –Vladivostok. Distance: 756 km

The last of the long bits we need to cover, once again driving for more than 700 km (approximately 8-10 hours). We finally reach the shore of the Pacific Ocean late in the evening. Vladivostok welcomes us with true oriental hospitality.

Day 34. Vladivostok - Russky Island - Tokorevsky lighthouse. Distance: 60 km

The complex terrain, the port, the salty sea air, all of this makes each coastal city unique and different from the rest. Vladivostok was included in the list of ten cities with the most beautiful views of the sea by the National Geographic magazine.

Vladivostok is gorgeous during the day — in sunny weather, it impresses with the bottomless blue sky and the bright sun. The bridge over the Golden Horn Bay is a definite symbol of development and progress. Vladivostok at night is fascinating, as thousands of lights are reflected in the water surface.

To mark the end of our journey, we will cross the Eastern Bosphorus strait by the marvelous bridge with a central span of 1,104 metres (3,622 feet), the longest cable-stayed bridge in the world, to reach Russky Island and make sure we have reached the easternmost region in Russia that could be reached by car.

We return to the city and end our journey at the Tokarevsky Lighthouse, a landmark we chose to symbolise hope for future amazing experiences.

Days 35. Vladivostok

We are resting, sharing the emotions and wishing farewell to the members of our glorious, who depart one by one. It is also time to ship our vehicles back home*.

We wish you a safe journey home and hope to see you again on another fantastic adventure in Russia.

(*please contact us by phone/email for shipping details and procedures)

The cost includes:

• Route planning and research
• Support car with all the necessary equipmentt
• Support team to lead the way and take care of the details:
• - Mechanic- instructor
• - English-speaking guide
• Accommodation: best hotels in Moscow and SPb city center, coziest available hotels and camping sites on the road (list of hotels provided when booking the program)
• Meals: full board (from day 1 to day 34)
• Activities to make the experience truly memorable
• Day tours in St.Petersburg/Moscow/Kazan/Novosibirsk/Irkutsk/Vladivostok
• Souvenirs and memory gifts from the DTR crew
• Visa support
• Road books, maps and wireless radio sets for every vehicle
• Assistance in registration and shipping of your vehicle

The cost does not include:

• Vehicle and petrol (except guests who rent cars from DTR)
• Your international or domestic flights
• Meals and drinks not specified in the program
• Alcoholic beverages
• Vehicle servicing, repairs, traffic fines or parking penalties (applies to guests with own vehicles)
• Insurance and documentation costs such as travel insurance
• Single supplement and Early check-in
• Any hotel, subsistence or other costs incurred prior to the official start date of the expedition and after the official end date of the expedition
• Vehicle shipment from Vladivostok
• Additional programs and services
• Personal expenses
• Visit to Vostochny spaceport (*to be announced separately)

Car rental price includes:

• UAZ Patriot (UAZ Patriot 2018-2019), specifically designed for driving tours. One vehicle for 2-3 people
• Vehicle shipment from Vladivostok to Moscow
• Vehicle insurance

A grandiose journey, one of the most desirable for the most experienced road travelers! Definitely for the faint of heart – one needs to be brave and courageous to embark on such a long trip, crossing the enormous country from West to East and to conquer 12,000 km long way and 7 time zones. Should you dare to undertake this heroic deed, Russia will open her soul to you

To begin with, we will plunge into the beauty of the Karelian landscapes, enhanced a hundredfold by the white nights. We will see the two greatest capitals: St. Petersburg and Moscow. We will delve into the medieval Russia in Veliky Novgorod and Suzdal.

The thousand-year old Kazan will surprise you with a huge mosque in the heart of a seemingly Christian Russia. We will challenge the Ural Mountains, crossing into Asia. Siberia will no longer seem a mystery and a harsh land to us, some might even fall in love with it. And Lake Baikal will win our hearts forever. We will hopefully visit the brand-new Vostochny Cosmodrome (spaceport).

Our journey finishes at the lighthouse on the Pacific Ocean. Who amongst you is willing to take up this ultimate challenge?

* Shipment of vehicles after the end of the expedition. We will help you in organizing the shipment of your vehicle from Vladivostok to Europe, Moscow or St. Petersburg. Get in touch for assitastance with shipping rates and other the formalities.

** Visas to Russia for more than 30 days: for this expedition, we will arrange an invitation for a business visa to each participant. Please note, if you are getting a business visa to Russia for the first time, you can only get a one-time visa for 90 days.

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• Visas in Russia
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