Recent reviews by Poltera

Game runs Excellently now, very happy with game. It's stardew valley in space. Love it.

So, I give this game a pretty decently high score. And it's for a lot of factors. Let's say a 4 out of 5 stars.

Low cost, - IT's 10$ bucks. I don't normally expect a big complex game for 10 dollars. And this meets the basic criteria for that much money. About 20+ hours of fun/relax time.

Mood setter type: Relax, problem solving, time killer. If this is what you're looking for, Great. I can give some suggestions of ther games to try if you're looking for something more complex. Like, SubNautica, another underwater, builder/survivor. A LOT MORE complex though.

Graphics. : Pleasant. It's not TOO taxing on the system, and it's challenging enough to be fun.
Just remember, you get what you pay for. Don't expect a large game, and you'll enjoy the crap out of it. It even has a challenge mode ever after you finish the main story line. You can buy stuff for the sand box mode using the chest of coins you find at the bottom of the ocean.

Content: I only saw three level/biomes (that I remember)(which don't have to be the same thing, but are in this case.) However, there was a large variety in mobs/food. You can garden, hunt, craft, build, mine, etc. The game balance is fantastic, imo. Challenging yet attainable without pulling your hair out. I Legitamately had a GREAT time playing this game. Usually when I'm stressed out and just need a freaking break. So I docked it one star for variety of biomes, but give it 4 stars for the delicate balance between challenge and enjoyment. BRAVO! No really, that's hard to do guys. <3 Well done.

Frankly, I'd be interested in buying DLC extra content for it, but I don't think it recieves any support anymore, I'm not sure.
Anyways, It's not amazing omgballz, and it's not a pathetic pos either. Keep your expectations in check, and you'll throughgly enjoy this game. I know I did. <3

Drilling in the morning should not be my new favorite thing... But there you have it folks... I find myself getting up before the family, making some coffee, and tip-toeing to the computer just to get in an hour of pure indulgence.
Empyrion: Galactic Survival
As a new friend of mine put it, this game picks up where MineCraft leaves off. Crash land on a planet, and get through the quest driven tutorial, learning how to survive on an alien world with very few supplies and materials in a single player, open Solar System. Not an open world,... a WHOLE SOLAR SYSTEM to explore!
The graphics are fantastic. While you can make your structures completely boxy as hell; you are not cornered into it. Different tools you can make can give you a VARIETY of shapes of blocks to craft with, colors to pigment, and letters to work with. The higher up the tier you go in technology, the faster and better tools you can make.
Gather your friends, and watch your game play fly as you build team skills, fight enemies, strategize, and coordinate. The sky is NOT the limit when you hop into your Starship and warp to other planets. Or even BETTER. Hop into creative mode to have unlimited resources, and make blueprints of any vessel OR* structure you create. (Sometimes, it's both... Just saying...) Simply put in the required resources in the "Factory", hit the button, and wait a pre-designated time frame for production, and Viola! Instant Base/Hovercraft/Small Plane/Star-Class Vessel. And if it's really good, share it with the entire Steam Community or your friends!
I can't say ENOUGH good things about this game. It's my new favorite, and you'd think Drilling ore for 15 mins straight (or more depending on the size of the vein) would be boring right? Guess again. It's thrilling. Fear of patrols, Fear of keeping your base, your gear, and your vehicles (hovers, Small vessels, and Star Class ships) keep you on the edge of your seat. And visiting other planets? Forgetaboutit. This is one experience you can't live without if you like MineCraft, Subnautica, or even 7 Days to Die.
Unlock Technology! Find Rare ores, catalog alien life, Be the Frontier Astronaut you've always dreamed of. Just set an alarm for getting off the computer, or you'll get sucked into this world...
I've mentioned this game before, and recently. But I've been to busy playing the damn thing to put together any tutorial videos or write a review. And normally, I can't WAIT to write about stuff.
It's in Alpha stage still, so buy it cheap now, because I'd pay way more.
This game is only going to get better. And it's a worthy game now. A few glitches, but I'm sure they'll fix them before release. For an Alpha stage game, this is IMPRESSIVE.

So, It's not enough that the game is ONLINE ONLY, CROWDED, and not easy... You start out with a rock and a torch. In order to make a forge, or to even make a BOW, you have to basically hunt down an animal, which there are PRECIOUS FEW. In two hours, I saw 5. I actually managed to kill two, but shortly after someone killed ME. This is after 2 HOURS OF GAMEPLAY. Then I respawn with nothing again.

Dude, screw this game. EVERYONE is out to kill you, take your stuff, Everyone's already been there longer and had a chance to build, forage, etc.

As a newb, you simply CANNOT progress. It's impossible. I want my money back. This isn't fun. It's Sadism. I'll go play Don't Starve, The Long Dark, or EVEN 7 days to die. At least I can get SOMETHING redeeming for the few hours I get to play a day.

Even for an alpha game, I expect to at least be able to see my surroundings in broad daylight. There's like a 50 foot circle of DARKNESS around me. It's insane. I run towards the sunny area, just to see it slowy covered up by the circle of darkness. So it's centered on ME, and no matter WHERE i go, I can't see a damn thing.

Don't waste your time. Try the Long Dark. At least you can see in that game.