Weird Worlds: return to infinite space - PC Game Review

Weird Worlds: return to infinite space is defined as "a hybrid roguelike game of space exploration, adventure and starship combat".

Alien Proctologist?
You can choose between a science, a pirate or military vessel, each with different capabilities and goals (meeting aliens, getting goods, etc).

Most of the game revolves around traveling to new planets, where you can get new ship pieces, or goods you can trade elsewhere.

I found the trade system to be a little baffling - you have to trade an item for another with equal value. So if you have several low value items, you can't use them to get a higher one (at least I couldn't see how to do it).

You can also hire mercenaries or acquire new ships on the way.

On some systems there might be other ships, at which point they might trade with you or start combat. On a game like this, combat is a big part of the fun. Frankly, I either didn't get or really didn't enjoy it on this one.

Graphics and sound are adequate for an indie title, but I didn't enjoy the gameplay at all.

Overall, not recommended.

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