Phoning Home

Phoning Home is a story-based open-world survival game. Players take on the role of ION, a robot stranded on a planet. To escape, the little robot must embark on a dangerous and exciting adventure. The aim is to solve puzzles, explore the planet and gather resources. Initially, his only companion is the ship’s AI. Then he meets ANI, a service unit who considers herself female and whom ION must now keep an eye on at all times. They embark on an exciting journey to repair the ship and contact their home world. The game captivates with a successful blend of exploration, survival and logic. The charming story wins you over with its likeable characters and their humour. The objective is clear, the gameplay is smooth, the narrative thread is purposeful and the story remains central throughout. Phoning Home is a high-quality indie game with a vibrant, atmospherically rich game world.

The DCP Jury 2018