Satellite Seven

Satellite Seven is an action-adventure platform video game developed by Skymount and distributed by Steam. Announced on June 10, 2015, the game was released on September 6 of the same year after being approved through Steam Greenlight. Although developed as a prototype for a class project by the Skymount developers, Satellite Seven ended up being expanded on after the team began their venture in the video game industry. On December 20 of 2015, Satellite Seven was released for the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One after much anticipation and requests.

A 2.5D game, Satellite Seven takes place on Ganymede, the seventh of Jupiter's 67 satellites (and where the title of the game comes from). The story concerns a crew of astronauts sent to retrieve iron ore from one of the many mining operations on the planet's moon. The journey turns disastrous when the astronauts and miners are attacked by mysterious humanoid creatures and are subsequently separated. The rest of the story follows Salem, one of the astronauts, as he tries to reunite with his lost crew and escape the moon.

Gameplay
Satellite Seven combines the action-adventure genre with platforming, stealth, and puzzle elements. Most of the game requires that the player navigate various perils and subvert enemies rather than directly confront them. Throughout the game, the player controls Salem, who is incapable of direct combat, but can traverse various obstacles such as ledges, platforms, vents, and ladders. Salem can also interact with the environment by pushing and pulling objects, turning switches and valves, and more. This comes in handy during situations where Salem needs to get by enemies or solve puzzles.

The enemies that the player encounters vary greatly. Each enemy is considered part of a hive mind called The Taken. The Taken directs enemies in certain capacities and each enemy has their own strengths and weaknesses. The most generic enemy you encounter are shumbling, moaning creatures that can hurt Salem, but not kill him instantly. Other enemies can kill you instantly or leave you stunned and exposed to danger.

Salem can find various gadgets that can improve his skills or give him access to new abilities that can assist with certain areas. For example, Salem can find and equip insulation boots which can bypass areas that are electrified. Other gadgets include a jetpack, lighter, teleportation module, and invisibility belt. At times, the player can control MOIRA, who can unlock doors or hack terminals. MOIRA can also use various networked objects against enemies or to help Salem progress. The player can switch between MOIRA and Salem by pressing the touchpad or shift key.

Plot
In 2405, the spaceship Ark is travelling to Ganymede in order to retrieve a large shipment of iron ore and transport it to the Moon. While the ore is being loaded on the Ark, one of the miners alerts the others of danger inside the underground caves. While several astronauts stay behind to guard the ore and prepare for an eventual take-off, the others embark on a walk to the caves. After several minutes, Salem attempts to reach his curious teammates but there is no response-- only static. Salem then decides to go into the caves despite protests from his fellow crew members. Salem offers them to join him in his search, and all but one accepts.

Characters

 * Salem: the main protagonist.
 * MOIRA: the artificial intelligence of the Ark.
 * The Taken: an enigmatic alien hive mind that assimilates other beings and mutates them accordingly.

Enemies

 * Hobblers: the common enemy you face. Hobblers are mostly neutral, but can attack if you get too close. They are easy to distract and can be dispatched if there are suitable objects in the environment.
 * Rushers: these enemies charge and try to pummel you.
 * Critters: small bug-like enemies that are responsible for assimilating victims into the hive mind.
 * Spormers: tall, lanky enemies that emits a gaseous sedative from boils on their skin.
 * Bombers: crawling enemies with multiple limbs that speed towards you in an attempt to explode and take you with them. Bombers explode via a large sac on their backs which they can intentionally burst, emitting a violent burst of pressure and energy.