Forever Skies

I liked the game. I really did, I wouldn't have spent 70 hours playing it if I didn't. I don't regret buying it or playing it. Which is why it's a shame that I'm going to be pointing out flaws and things I didn't like about the game, but they're impossible to ignore. Granted, the game is undergoing the Echos update as I write this, so it might be subject to change and/or some of these issues are due to lack of up to date info because of the new updates. I like playing games like these as blind as possible in order to experience them as spoiler free as possible. I'm not some sort of prodigy, I had to look up one spot in Subnautica where I couldn't figure out where I was supposed to be going. In Forever Skies I had to do this umm.. let's just say much more than just once. Made worse by the fact that the game's state is in flux. Going into the Dust for the first time in the story progression required zone is extraordinarily confusing going in blind. Once you know the zone and where you are supposed to be going it's not so hard, but it feels like it was designed and got past beta and early access on the assumption that you already knew what you were supposed to do. You absolutely do not going it blind, more so when you are under the pressure of limited oxygen while trying to sus out where you are supposed to be going and what you are supposed to be doing. It's also extremely easy to miss objects you have to scan to get blueprints. When it felt very much like I was almost at the end of the game and hadn't found any upgrades for my oxygen tank, I went and looked them up. I had everything for the sprinkler system but the pipes, looked those up as well. The only 'good' part is that you can easily get to end game without needing them. There's also the issue that there are really only three basic resources: synthetics, metal and silicon. All of the intermediate items (machine parts, transistors, etc.) that you find in the world are just made from the three basics. When printing items, all these intermediates are ignored if you don't have them and you just draw from the three basics with the exact same 4 second production time. They feel left over from a prior iteration of the game when you actually needed them. And the pet is bugged. He won't follow you unless you are properly 'docked' to a structure. Only you can't enter a docked state for some structures. The workaround is to exit to main menu and reload, because you automatically become docked to structures on reloading the game. And don't get me started on the insanity of what's required to get the blueprint for the large backpack. Again, the only 'good' part is you don't actually need it. To reiterate though, I did like the game. I spent 70 hours playing it, and at least 30 of those were entirely unnecessary exploration. I wouldn't have put in that time if I wasn't enjoying myself. But I'm kind of glad I waited to pick it up on sale.

sky, the only thing we need in a life that makes it not a game

Great single player game. Highly recommend.

I liked the premise, and mostly enjoyed the gameplay. Seemed a little short. A couple of thoughts. Why is the ending a zero sum solution? Why do you have to make a choice? These games seem to be about exploration and building things. Why not fix things? Would love a whole next step of trying to clean up the mess. End game mechanics get a little slow and clunky.

Good fun in coop. Story works well and I like the base building. Enjoyable raft-like adventuring where one can stay on the airship and build, or jump around and adventure. It is a bit crashy still, and quite bad performance, expecially when changing zones.

interstind ;)

To be brief, the idea is: subnautica in a balloon. The aerial theme is interesting but the technical part does not stick the landing. Character mobility is quite unpleasant, stiff even ; the research and production loop feels more like a chore than a pleasant experience. The locations to explore are very repetitive. The narrative lacks a human feel: logs, messages with voices and faces would help create a sense of urgency as to help the people in orbit. Last gripe, I'm not a fan of the art direction but that's a personal thing ; the ultra-sleek futurist equipments do not convey the sense of doom of a post-apocalyptic earth.