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First Contact Protocol

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An adventure-puzzle game with branching choices, cinematic cutscenes, and a crew fighting to survive aboard a damaged starship.

A deep-space collision. A spreading contamination. A crew with conflicting goals. As you explore the ship and try to repair it, every choice you make matters. Some decisions combine in unexpected ways, leading to different outcomes.

  • Non-linear story shaped by your actions
  • A detailed ship with critical systems and hidden areas
  • Illustrated 8-bit cutscenes by a comic book artist
  • Crew members with their own roles, motives, and personal stakes
  • Premium Cartridge
  • Instruction Manual
  • Chromatic Charm featuring game-specific character
  • Genre: Adventure, Puzzle
  • Platform: Chromatic
  • Developer: Ben Jelter
  • Players: Single player
  • Play Time: 2+ Hours
  • Replayability: Medium
  • Supported Languages: English
  • Compatible With: Chromatic, Game Boy®, Game Boy Color®
  • Target Age: Teen – Ages 13+
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About the Developer

Bio

Name / Studio Name

Ben Jelter

Location

Vermont, USA

How It Started

I’ve been trying to make games for most of my adult life, but programming always felt like a major barrier. Things changed when I discovered GB Studio – it gave me the freedom to create games without needing deep programming knowledge, and that opened the door to more serious development.

Other Games / Projects

The Machine, Unearthed, Metamorphosis Collection, and a few smaller titles.

Fun Fact

I usually start by sketching out a lot of the game on paper. Eventually I realized games are just too complex to track that way – so now I do all my notes and planning in digital tools with infinite canvases. It helps keep everything organized without running out of space!

The Idea

Why I Made This Game

I wanted to tell a grounded sci-fi story on a more intimate scale – something smaller, more character-focused.

What Makes This Game Special

It’s the first game I’ve made using GB Studio 4, and the improvements to the engine were exciting to work with. Compared to my earlier projects, I was able to do a lot more visually, and it was fun pushing those boundaries.

You'll Love This If...

You're a fan of sci-fi, a puzzle lover, or a player who enjoys games with strong character motivations and interpersonal dynamics.

Inspiration / Influences

There are definitely parts that echo Metal Gear, especially in the stealth and movement design. The visual style is loosely inspired by the original Alien – grimy, grounded sci-fi with atmosphere.

Favorite Feature

Without giving too much away, the game includes some creative and surprising ways to get from point A to point B. Those mechanics keep things unexpected and playful.

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4.9
Rated 4.9 out of 5 stars
Based on 38 reviews
38 reviews
  • Cheong S. L.
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    28 seconds ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Can't believe it!

    The story is great and the puzzles are very clever!

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  • KE L.
    Verified Buyer
    4 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Flawless

    Unbelievable—I've received all the products! This "international purchase" was a total success, and I'm absolutely thrilled. Haven't had the chance to try the game yet, but from the descriptions, I'm sure it's fantastic. The graphics have that retro vibe while still being crisp. Can't wait to explore more games like this!

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  • Louis M.
    Verified Buyer
    5 days ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Looking forward to it!

    I know in the day an age of flash carts and downloads this seems antiquated but something just feels so good about opening a sealed game and popping in a cartridge in your Gameboy..er...Chromatic!

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  • David V.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    Great game

    Didn't know much about this game and actually enjoyed it.

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  • Daniel M.
    Verified Buyer
    1 week ago
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    High Quality All Around!

    Enjoying the packaging, manual, cart, and charm! Game has been very fun as well!

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