FTL - Faster than Light - PC Game Review
FTL is a roguelike space game. You control a ship and try to outrun a fleet chasing you.
Sound and graphics are retro. Gameplay is almost great, except that the game can be very hard and it is easy to be killed because of luck.
I can't help but think that a game save feature would be a good idea here.
Other than that, the game is fun. Most of the game revolves around picking your next jump and fighting enemy ships (the mechanics are simple but somewhat fun). Placing your crew to best effect is a big deal, as you can have better dodge, shield recharges, gun recharges, etc. You also have to move them around to fix any damage to the ship.
You also have to manage power to various systems, and upgrade your ship with whatever scrap you get in the way. There are also stores where you can hire crew, buy and sell parts and get your ship fixed.
Overall, the game is OK, unless you like VERY hard roguelike games, in which case it is pretty good.
Sound and graphics are retro. Gameplay is almost great, except that the game can be very hard and it is easy to be killed because of luck.
I can't help but think that a game save feature would be a good idea here.
Other than that, the game is fun. Most of the game revolves around picking your next jump and fighting enemy ships (the mechanics are simple but somewhat fun). Placing your crew to best effect is a big deal, as you can have better dodge, shield recharges, gun recharges, etc. You also have to move them around to fix any damage to the ship.
You also have to manage power to various systems, and upgrade your ship with whatever scrap you get in the way. There are also stores where you can hire crew, buy and sell parts and get your ship fixed.
Overall, the game is OK, unless you like VERY hard roguelike games, in which case it is pretty good.
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