: The art style is crisp and colorful, feeling like a high-definition cartoon. It perfectly matches the game’s lighthearted, often absurd humor.
is a vibrant, humorous take on the classic turn-based RPG. Trading in the small-town politics of the first game for a galactic stage, it manages to keep its "recruit everyone" charm while vastly improving the combat and exploration mechanics. Key Highlights
: The core hook remains as addictive as ever. You play as the newly elected Ambassador of Earth, who discovers the planet has gone missing. To find it, you have to recruit dozens of "Citizens"—from a Coffee Bot to a Geneticist—each with unique abilities and minigames required to unlock them.
: The writing is heavy on puns and "dad jokes." If you prefer your space operas dark and gritty, the relentless cheeriness of the Ambassador might wear thin. Final Thoughts
It’s a "collect-athon" RPG that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you enjoy games like Pokemon for the collection aspect or Earthbound for the quirky writing, Citizens of Space is a fantastic, budget-friendly addition to your library.
: The art style is crisp and colorful, feeling like a high-definition cartoon. It perfectly matches the game’s lighthearted, often absurd humor.
is a vibrant, humorous take on the classic turn-based RPG. Trading in the small-town politics of the first game for a galactic stage, it manages to keep its "recruit everyone" charm while vastly improving the combat and exploration mechanics. Key Highlights
: The core hook remains as addictive as ever. You play as the newly elected Ambassador of Earth, who discovers the planet has gone missing. To find it, you have to recruit dozens of "Citizens"—from a Coffee Bot to a Geneticist—each with unique abilities and minigames required to unlock them.
: The writing is heavy on puns and "dad jokes." If you prefer your space operas dark and gritty, the relentless cheeriness of the Ambassador might wear thin. Final Thoughts
It’s a "collect-athon" RPG that doesn’t take itself too seriously. If you enjoy games like Pokemon for the collection aspect or Earthbound for the quirky writing, Citizens of Space is a fantastic, budget-friendly addition to your library.
Ligeti and mathematics
The renowned mathematician Heinz-Otto Peitgen talks about his friendship with György Ligeti, the composer's interest in mathematics and the discoveries of chaos theory.
First page of the autograph fair score of L’escalier du diable (Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel).
Copy of the autograph fair score of L'escalier du diable, with annotations by the composer, page 1 (detail), Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel. The inscription in the right-hand margin reads 'revised MS, this is authoritative'.
Copy of the autograph fair score of L'escalier du diable, with annotations by the composer, page 1 (detail), Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel. The inscription in the right-hand margin reads 'revised MS, this is authoritative'. Citizens of Space Free Download
Bar 7-2: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 7/2, left hand, 9th – 11th quaver (eighth note)
Bar 36-3: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 36/3, right hand, 9th – 12th quaver (eighth note) : The art style is crisp and colorful,
Bar 41: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 41/1, left hand, 8th – 12th quaver (eighth note)
Copy of the autograph fair score of L’escalier du diable, with annotations by the composer, page 6 (detail), Paul Sacher Foundation, Basel. Trading in the small-town politics of the first
Bar 45-3: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 45/3, right hand, 11th – 12th quaver (eighth note)
Bar 46-1a: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 46/1, right hand, 3th – 4th quaver (eighth note)
Bar 46-1b: György Ligeti: Étude 13, bar 46/1, right hand, 5th – 7th quaver (eighth note)
