Disclosure: This game copy was bought by the reviewer.
The following video shows my first two attempts on a single planet. The problems start to appear when you leave for another planet and carry over to your starter, turning the experience sour. The core concept is great and the look of the game is simple, but works. Music is nothing that stands out and the UI is clean.
The key problems stem from the building grid disappearing once you get to the second planet, which can result in you building something on the other side of the map due to it registering through the planet. Some colonist just stop moving altogether and results in their death. They cannot transport goods or eat, which leads to a halt in production. Trade routes also seem to be bugged right now, making it impossible to transport goods to other planets. This is a key strategy to offset the loses caused by a overwhelming enemy strength early on in the game, seen in both attempts. It helps if you can transport materials to make weapons.
For the time being, I recommend avoiding this title. The repetitious nature of moving to a new planet and colonizing is made worse by the listed issues. Hopefully the bulk of these problems can be dealt with in the coming months.
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