As Outernauts, players must explore alien planets to capture and nurture creatures with which to do battle, in gameplay similar to the Pokémon series.

[3] Critics praised the game's presentation, with Eurogamer noting its "classy cartoon visuals, slick orchestral soundtrack and finely-tuned UI."

Eurogamer commented on the size of the game's world, describing how even with a week of play, most of the galaxy map had yet to be unlocked.

[3] GamesTM too, praised the game world as "interesting to explore", the characters "providing a sense of unknown that continues to entice".

[2] GamesTM likewise, found the energy system to be the game's biggest hindrance, and one which could frustrate by interrupting gameplay.