I saw this game advertised a while ago. I remember seeing the art style and saying, that looks like a cute space game, I’ll probably play it at some point. Then, I kind of forgot about it.

Recently a friend of mine picked it up and wouldn’t shut up about it, but also without spoiling it. He was ranting and raving like someone who had seen something the rest of society wouldn’t believe. He tried to get me to put on the metaphorical magic sunglasses and I just wouldn’t listen. We got in a 6 minute long fight scene in the back of an alley because he wanted me to wear the damn sunglasses, but I refused and we just kept beating the crap out of each other.

Then, finally I gave in and said “damn this is good.”

This game is probably the best science fiction game I’ve ever played. For sure the best I’ve played in a long time. There are only so many things I can say without spoiling the game. I can tell you that the game does not hold your hand, it expects you to find things that put the pieces together. It does a good job keeping track of things once they’ve been discovered. The game is so well polished without being distracting. Thought has gone into all aspects of the game. It genuinely feels like I’m playing an episode from any number of my favorite Sci-Fi shows.

I genuinely don’t understand why more people aren’t talking about this.
THEY NEED TO PUT ON THE METAPHORICAL MAGIC SUNGLASSES.

I will say I haven’t gotten to the DLC yet. I’ve heard some mixed reviews on it, but I’ll hold out until I see for myself. But my expectations are high based off my experience with the base game.

If you have interest in space, science fiction, or even just a good story, consider this game. Go in as blind as you possibly can and take your time. You’ll have plenty of it.