FTL: Faster Than Light

Could not fap. Not sure what I'm doing wrong here.

This game inspired me to write something amazing. That's how much I love it. Please play if you love sci-fi, blowing stuff up, and quirky alien friends.

I want to like the game, but i can't recomment it... For the amount of options avalible to you there is to much RNG.

I first got FTL around 2012 but didnt fully get into until 10 years later. I intially did not care for roguelike's. You die and have to restart the run. Combining this and how difficult it was really turned me off. Something pushed me to try this game again in 2022 and it just clicked. Learning how to fight enemy ships, what rooms to target and researching what weapons are good, it became very satisfying to play. From not being able to pass the 2nd sector to completing runs on hard difficulty. The challenge this game brings is equally matched with how rewarding it is to master. Aside from the strategy of FTL, it is also super comfy to immerse yourself in the galaxy. Commanding your crew in a variety of different ships traveling amoung the stars is super cozy. As simple as the visuals are for this game, the background of deep space and soundtrack brings it all together for me. This game can be very frustrating at times, but that is what also makes victory feel so good. Once you understand the mechanics it has so much replayability.

Good game! I would highly recommend playing through until you've unlocked most ships, then installing multiverse, as it is a fabulous addition to the base game.

в основном зачётный рогалик, но господи боже мой если на корабль десантируется 2 или больше богомола это автоматический рестарт.. А ну и ракеты, которым абсолютно фиолетово на твоих дронов и шанс уворота и которые полетят точно в отсек с щитом.

I really enjoyed playing for the most part, right up until an event or RNG just completely destroyed my run with no hope of recovery. On the normal difficulty, I could barely make it far enough to make any progress. On the easiest difficulty, I can make it just far enough to become invested and then frustrated when something ends my run and it felt like there was nothing I could have done to prepare. I'll admit I'm not the best at games like these. So if you're more experienced, or if you grind until you get a run where luck is on your side, you'll have a great time. For me, each run felt like it had a fragility that was more unpleasant at times than exciting. I found myself wishing it wasn't a roguelike and that I had more time to build my ship up to its full potential. I've never played a game where I've wanted to save scum (but couldn't) more than this one. Don't be fooled by my complaints, though, as there are a lot of aspects of it that I think work really well. I like the variety in weapons, crew, and modifications and the various benefits/drawbacks they give. It makes for a different run every time and feels rewarding when you can get something particularly helpful. The bonus content is great and adds to the game in a subtle yet strong way. What it adds in difficulty it makes up for in versatility in your toolbox. The music is fantastic. There were no performance issues or bugs to speak of. There are a lot of points that feel incredibly satisfying, and ultimately it's those moments that are most memorable for me. I certainly prefer a game that's too difficult and leaves you feeling like you've learned how to improve (even if only little by little) over one that's too easy. While I think its unforgiving nature walks a fine line between challenging and demoralizing, the unexpected complexity and rewarding sense of discovery make it worth playing... and then playing again, because a solar flare set your O2 on fire while you were stuck in combat.