3030 Deathwar Redux - A Space Odyssey

This is Cotton Candy in videogame form. It's easy to pick up and it sticks with you long after you are done with it. In no small part due to the excellent Pop Soundtrack by the Kyoto Connection, who provided songs from their No Headphones Required record. It's a one of a kind game. Very nice, very easy to like.

This game was so good. I would have paid good money for some DLCs or a sequel. It takes a little getting used to, but once you have it down, it really is a special game

This is a great space sim, I'd call it among some of the best ones. If I were to give a label to this one, it captures the vibes a space sim should have, more than complex/challenging gameplay. You'll rarely find yourself dying or losing in this game, at a loss for what to do or lacking the tools to do it. If you're looking for a game that challenges your build-crafting skills or reflexes, this isn't it. But, if you're looking for something that captures the energy that other media like Firefly, Starsector, Escape Velocity, FreeSpace, NMS, Elite and similar games capture, and a game which is wholly focused on that energy and aesthetic over gameplay, this is the game for you. I do wish the gameplay was generally more engaging, I did find my fingers and the strategic thinking part of my brain getting bored. But the story is interesting, the writing is solid and entertaining, and the vibes are immaculate. Aligns most closely with Escape Velocity/Endless Sky-inspired games; mainly about roleplaying and supporting roleplaying. If you're looking for something closer to Everspace/Chorus and friends you'll be disappointed.

Definitely worth a playthough, especially given its price. The little cutscenes are charming. That being said, I did have a few issues with the game: - There doesn't seem to be much reason to salvage derelicts. - Bounty hunting trumps every other method of making money. The only exceptions are delivery and taxi missions that take take you in a direction you're already going. - Once I had the plasma cutter, I didn't see any reason to use missiles, or upgrade to any of the more expensive weapons. With a maneuverable ship you can effortlessly circle strafe enemies so they can't shoot you, and burn them down in seconds. Even the final boss went down quickly. - You can't rebind the keys, and having afterburner on control feels pretty awkward It's still fun despite all this, and doesn't overstay its welcome (my playtime is this long due to me playing it in a very early state, quite a few years ago).

I would REALLY love to give this a go and rate it, but the resolution doesn't even allow me to play it without extreme distortion. I have an odd resolution, but black bars would be far better than the mess I got.

Best almost 20 hours I spent in most games. I had some good loughs. Atmosphere is amazing. 11/10 - finally there is a DLC