Smash Out Colony

This game as really come a long way since the last time I played the demo, granted that was several months ago. Gameplay is surprising really fun and the devs have done an awesome job to make a brick-breaker game that isn't boring. I really like how they've done the boss fights too, I'm hoping they add more bosses in the future seeing that I've only run into two different bosses. Maybe there are more, will have to keep playing to find out. Overall a really cool take on the brick-breaker genre.

I loved Cast-Out Colony, so I was so excited to give this one a shot. There are so many wonderful things I could say about this game. The art direction, the music, and the gameplay are all excellent. The level variation adds a new wrinkle to the block-breaker genre and the game is chock-full of fun abilities and upgrades that will satisfy the rogue-lite crowd. After I finished with Blueprint 2, I was left wanting more! I haven't messed with the difficulty scaler, which is next on my list to try. I really hope they add more Blueprint pages and bosses because this game rocks and I'd love to see more of it!

Only one run in but so far Smash Out Colony does a really good job of combining brickbreakers and roguelites with a little bit of turret defense or Space Invaders too. As levels progress you'll watch the invading armies get closer and the panic will absolutely start to set in, but the upgrades at the end of each level and from the occasional shop will help you progress a lot further. The core loop is a ton of fun and I can see myself easily coming back for more runs. The game even runs great off a regular HDD. Graphics are clean, music is nice. Only gripe is some sound effects like the Victory theme are balanced a bit loud, but that's barely anything in the grand scheme of criticisms. This is a ton of fun!

Excellent game! It looks smooth, runs smooth, and sounds smooth. I really like the roguelite endless progression mechanic, though the difficulty ramps up pretty quickly. It never feels unfair, if anything, it just makes me want to get better and try again. The key is finding the perfect angle to wedge your ball behind enemy lines, and when it works, it's incredibly satisfying. I'd definitely recommend this game if you're looking for frantic action that keeps you on your toes!

I like what I've played so far! The art style is very appealing. The gameplay in each run starts simple but the challenge ramps up quickly. The way you have to manage your firing cooldown, charging your return hammer swings for best effect, and moving your character around end up giving the gameplay a feel that it has a very high skill ceiling. I like how there is permanent progression to unlock for the rogue-lite structure. I also quite like the variety of stage layouts, hazards, and gimmicks that keep the runs feeling fresh. Also have to say the game plays very well on the Steam Deck! Overall I think if you're a fan of brick breakers, roguelikes, or cute ant characters then there is something to love here!

This is a really solid game with a lot of fun mechanics! Only issues I had was some UI elements where off screen on a wide-screen resolution.