Stationfall

About

Stationfall is a text-based adventure game where you play a Stellar Patrol officer stuck in a routine desk job. After a five-year lull since saving Resida, your character handles paperwork and uninspiring assignments until a seemingly routine trip to a space station goes sideways. You command a fully automated spacetruck alongside Floyd, an old robot companion from Planetfall, which adds a familiar touch to the proceedings. The game unfolds through clever dialogue and problem-solving, blending bureaucratic monotony with sudden chaos as your mundane task spirals into the extraordinary. The game’s strength lies in its sharp humor and character interactions, particularly with Floyd, whose quirks and loyalty bring warmth to the story. Though it started as a simple fetch quest, the narrative layers in moral dilemmas and escalating stakes that feel surprisingly fresh for its era. As Infocom’s 25th title, it retains the company’s signature wit and clever puzzles, making it a standout sequel for fans of classic interactive fiction. Its availability across 1980s platforms also speaks to its broad appeal at the time.