I think the ultimate problem with Void Bastards is that while it has tons of options, only a select few of those options are actually worthwhile. There are at least 5 options for every slot you could possibly use a weapon or tool in, but out of all of them, only about 1 or 2 each were worthwhile.
The design of incentivizing you to spend as little time as possible and waste as little resources as possible because you're supposed to just find parts and leave means that guns that just let you avoid combat altogether are objectively the most powerful ones. Sure, you could upgrade your pistol to max and be able to one shot maybe 60% of the enemies, wasting tons of bullets and time and risking your own health; but you could also just explore around a bit and make a gun that allows you to lock them in rooms they can't get out of which doesn't even let them respawn so you could explore in peace.
That, plus how quickly you snowball into being overpowered, splits the game in half right down the middle from being engaging and tactical to being a boring collect-a-thon where you clean house nearly every time. The style and music is pretty good, though.
The design of incentivizing you to spend as little time as possible and waste as little resources as possible because you're supposed to just find parts and leave means that guns that just let you avoid combat altogether are objectively the most powerful ones. Sure, you could upgrade your pistol to max and be able to one shot maybe 60% of the enemies, wasting tons of bullets and time and risking your own health; but you could also just explore around a bit and make a gun that allows you to lock them in rooms they can't get out of which doesn't even let them respawn so you could explore in peace.
That, plus how quickly you snowball into being overpowered, splits the game in half right down the middle from being engaging and tactical to being a boring collect-a-thon where you clean house nearly every time. The style and music is pretty good, though.
Cool presentation, but the gameplay's too same-y. Dropped it after 8 hours.
Iba con ganas de que me gustase, y las primeras 3 h son perfectas. El juego es bonito, me voy encontrando nuevos enemigos, las naves son casi todas diferentes, las armas son interesantes.... Pero poco después los nuevos enemigos se acaban y se dedican a recolorear a los que ya hay. Empiezan a ser esponjas de balas en un juego donde no sobran y las armas no se sienten super cómodas. Empiezan a aparecer enemigos con muchísima vida a puñaos que le quitan cualquier atisbo de diversión. Y mil cosas así.
Personalmente que a las 3 h un roguelike se me empiece a hacer tan repetitivo me sorprende para mal. Una pena, al principio me veía echándole decenas de horas.
Personalmente que a las 3 h un roguelike se me empiece a hacer tan repetitivo me sorprende para mal. Una pena, al principio me veía echándole decenas de horas.
this could be a lot better,the roguelike aspect works pretty well,but gameplay and enemies are not that good
mediano, mas bem feito.
gameplay muito repetitiva.
gameplay muito repetitiva.
Overstays its welcome
The art direction of this game is actually beautiful.
A hilarious and inventive roguelike shooter that boldly ventures into the depths of space. With its unique comic book art style, strategic decision-making, and clever humor, Void Bastards delivers a fresh and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
While some players may find the repetitive nature of the missions and the trial-and-error gameplay to be a drawback, the game's overall charm, humor, and strategic elements make up for these minor flaws. Void Bastards is a refreshing take on the roguelike genre that brings laughter and enjoyment to your intergalactic escapades.
A hilarious and inventive roguelike shooter that boldly ventures into the depths of space. With its unique comic book art style, strategic decision-making, and clever humor, Void Bastards delivers a fresh and enjoyable experience for fans of the genre.
While some players may find the repetitive nature of the missions and the trial-and-error gameplay to be a drawback, the game's overall charm, humor, and strategic elements make up for these minor flaws. Void Bastards is a refreshing take on the roguelike genre that brings laughter and enjoyment to your intergalactic escapades.
kewl rogue like a bit repetitive though which i know seems weird to say about any rogue like