Generation Exile

Not fun at all. Largely, this is due to a bad UI. It simply does not do a good job of conveying information to you in a clear, actionable way. Buildings need to be within certain ranges of other buildings to work, but you can't look at the map and see what types of buildings are where, no overlays of any sort - you're expected to distinguish between buildings by their indistinct shapes. When you try to place a building, you can see lines connecting to other buildings... but it doesn't tell you if those resources are already used, and it doesn't connect to resources you're also building, and you have to roam the map to see what resources are available. On top of that, information is often provided to you through small icons that don't clearly convey what the problem is or how to resolve it, and when things break the game does random things to resolve your situation which leads to buildings being shut down and inoperative without it being clear to you. To complete the frustration, the game hides timers in each scenario but isn't explicit about it. Leave certain things unmitigated, and the game threatens to end quickly unless resolved. You accumulate waste and can't do anything ab…

I waited for the end of early access anticipating a completable experience. I as able to complete the story campaign with only minor issues but getting into the planetfall section things really ground to a halt with what seem like bugs that prevent moving forward. A selection of issues: - Inconsistent rules on inter biome exports. I produce more than enough food in one biome but and enable imports in the other two but only one of them receives food. - None of the planet fall penultimate level resources can be shared across biomes but the final factories seemingly require that (e.g. moving the radiological plating (I think this is what it is called) from fungal to plains to be made into batteries). - If you have multiple sources or sinks for resources you have no control over how they are distributed potentially locking you into non ideal flows or forcing a waste storage building to exist forever even if empty and there are other buildings that could work in it's place. I love the concept, but overall it seems like the game has not been play tested to completion enough to be out of early access.

This game needs more time in the oven. In addition to the meriad of minor bugs, much of the balance and UX of the game is wanting. Waste storage and management is a nightmare. There are no ways to set up solid, self-sustaining production chains. Everything takes constant micro-management, even at the end of the game. Also, the campaign is a joke. When you get to the end of chapter 4, the game essentailly starts over. I thought the game had bugged out because all of my settlements were gone and it said I was on Turn 1 again. I actually went back to my older save and replayed it only to end up back in the same place. Insane design decision that was likely made to cover for the bad pipeline management I discussed above. There are so many better games in this genre. Pass on this one.

Really wanted to love it, it's a cool concept, but there's not enough story/narrative. The resource management and supply chains are pretty good but without more substance to the game it's just not engaging.

It's a pretty nice builder with a bit of a story and campaign. Definitely different from the majority of builders; trying to be a bit of a RPG and puzzle builder; certainly something a bit different than usual. Absolutely recommend it; there are a number of issues - interface is a bit different from most builders and may be a bit cryptic; it was fun for me to decifer it, but some people had problems and asked help on forums. There are also some bugs.

I really enjoyed the campaign for this game. Have yet to start on Planetfall mode. Coming from other more stressful 4X games like Endless Legend or Endless Space, this one felt so much more relaxing.