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Routine places the player inside a deserted lunar station where routine maintenance work has turned into a search for answers. The arrival appears uneventful, but the quiet atmosphere soon suggests that something has gone wrong. Instead of guiding the player with markers or checkpoints, the game requires close attention to lighting, sound, and environmental changes to understand where to go next. The layout of the station feels unstable, and moving through it demands patience, especially when encountering blocked corridors or damaged structures that alter available routes.
Movement through the facility centers on slow progression and deliberate observation. Each sector introduces different elements that help piece together the timeline of events leading up to the base’s abandonment. The player relies on the Cosmonaut Assistance Tool to interact with devices, access logs, and interpret scattered data. Some areas provide small pockets of information, while others force the player deeper into zones where visibility is limited. A large part of the experience comes from understanding how these spaces connect and deciding how to approach them safely.
Throughout Routine, the player repeatedly engages in several essential activities:
These actions support progression and maintain tension as the player uncovers new information.
Although the station seems lifeless at first, the player eventually becomes aware of an active threat. This entity interprets the player as an obstacle and responds aggressively when alerted. Survival depends on choosing between hiding, escaping, or attempting limited resistance using available tools. Since the environment provides few safe areas, every encounter carries risk, and the lack of checkpoints reinforces the importance of careful decision-making. Avoiding predictable movement patterns becomes crucial when navigating sectors where danger may appear without warning.
Routine delivers its narrative through fragments rather than direct explanation. Terminal entries, scattered logs, and subtle environmental changes supply clues about the station’s history and the force responsible for its downfall. The player must piece together these hints to build a coherent understanding of events. The deeper the player travels into the lunar base, the more connections become clear, encouraging continued exploration even when conditions grow unsafe.