set the controls...
a very short narrative in which you play the sole crew member aboard a small space ship with an important task to fulfill.
Content Warning:
- this work contains themes of nihilism and (indirect) self-harm. Player discretion is advised.
Instructions:
- arrow keys to move.
- touch objects to interact.
- keyboard text input is necessary.
created in 2 hours as part of the January 2nd, 2026 "Hours of Zeux" jam on the MZX Discord.
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Hey, would you be interested in me playtesting your game? I'm in a class at the moment, so I think this game will be a good first experience for me if you are willing.
There is not much to test. I'm not sure you'll get the kind of experience you're probably looking for.
That's fine, I'm doing it for a class so it's one of those the easier the better things.
I mean the game is literally 5 minutes long and has no mechanics. There are exactly two bugs in it (a typo, and a window that you can't reach to interact with).
I mean, if you're going to test it, test it; it's right there. You don't need my permission. I'd really suggest you try some other game that actually has game mechanics in it, but I'm not the one teaching your class, so. 🤷♂️
Thanks for your permission.
All that useless game-features like the gun really sell the lonely- and emptiness!
For the heart of the sun
do we just read stuff and then head into the sun?
If you boil it down that way, sure.
Deep, mysterious and lonely.