Wormhole Adventurer

If it looks like it's quaint and low effort... well, it might be quaint, but I definitely wouldn't call it low effort. The design is a bit wonky here and there, especially towards the end and in the very beginning; but in the end, it's simply fun to explore the wormhole network just for the hell of it. In particular, I liked the way the game deals with fast travel. The world is [i]huge[/i]. Going from an edge to the center, where your home base is, takes a while. And there are no portals, all journeys must be done step-by-step. However, there is a fast travel option... but you can't spam it. It takes a while to recharge, depending on your engine and your ship. So planning when are you going to use it and for what - to return or to venture forth - adds a nice logistical step to the whole thing. The combat system is also rather pleasant - turn based, with different weapons having different ranges, areas of effect and of course damage. Some lasers shoot straight, some slash in front of you like a sword. Do you prefer more range or more damage? Oh, but that also depends on what enemies are you going to fight. Higher threat areas require more damage, while in the low threat ones you'l…

This is a great game! Found it very randomly, jumped into the developer's Discord and found everyone very friendly. Played it a bit, and then I hit combat and was hooked. I think the tutorial is a must as the first bit can be a challenge if you don't know how to refine the ore. Maybe a hint from the computer or something. I have not gone very deep yet, but going to play this more on the weekend.

Wormhole Adventurer is a delightful time. Simple, satisfying gameplay loop. You jump from wormhole to wormhole in your ship uncovering raw materials, space stations, and enemies. Gather the resources you can. Convert those resources into better modules and better ships. With better modules and a better ship, you can safely explore more of the map, take on more challenges, and obtain resources more efficiently overall. Your provided goal is to fully upgrade your home station In the early game you have to play safe. Don't take on more you can handle until you understand the combat (it's not hard to learn). Mark the kinds of stations you find. Some may sell a ship, high-level modules, or blueprints for high-level modules. Some allow for crafting. (These are 'critical' until the mid-late game, when you've unlocked crafting at your home station). Once you have a better ship, and most all of your modules are better than stock, you're in the mid game. I particularly enjoyed this part, probably for the scaling aspect. You're able to take on harder combats, traverse the map faster, and carry more loot. All the while on the lookout for the top tier equipment and rarer resources. (Legen…

It's alright. Would like if the wormhole numbering had some sense to it. A bit better searching for items, maybe some note system for where items you want are. The color scheme for the map could use more options, or the ability to write something in. I enjoyed it so far.

A fest of repetitiveness; plays fine on Linux; you get what you paid for.

I can't explain why this game is so entrancing. It really defies all logic. But it's great. Get it now.