XO-Planets

[h1]XO-Planets Review[/h1] [code]Game: XO-Planets Tags: Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access Other information: Developed and published by Bohfam on October 23, 2015.[/code] [h1]My Comments:[/h1] XO-Planets heavily reminds me of Risk of Rain, an indie rogue-like platformer that was released two years prior. While I learned Risk of Rain’s control scheme relatively quickly, XO-Planets has more complex controls in my opinion. I found myself dying over and over again at the start, which was very frustrating (I don’t wish to remember how many times I died to spikes!). Patience and determination are required if you want to play this game. After dying more than 30 times, I felt I had gained a relative understanding of the game’s controls and how to progress without dying in the first 2 minutes. This was due in part to my accidental discovery that one of the only ways to get batteries (the game’s equivalent of life points) was to destroy receptacles that spawn small monsters. This is where I wish there was a more detailed tutorial, or even some hints (although games like these rely on player discovery rather than detailed tutorials). The thing that kept me involved in the game were the RPG ele…

it's ok, i guess. however, considering that enemies attack from all sides and angles, it might be helpful to attack in all directions. instead, you are stuck only attacking horizontally, and any enemy that can attack vertically has a rather stupid advantage. what, these robots can't attack upwards? it is a really silly and arbitrary mechanic that does not work with the rest of the game.

Tried it twice, had no clue what was going on, plus a bad crash. Discussion group implies the game has been abandoned. No easy more, no tutorial. Cannot in good conscience recommend this one unless it is for free. Four thumbs down.

bro game is dead af, looked nice but they just stopped working on it.

[h3] Sometimes the Best Space Adventures Are the Quiet Ones [/h3] [code] [quote=Wendrex] # 🇺🇸 English 👍 **Recommended** ## 🎮 First Impressions I went into **XO-Planets** expecting a small, relaxing indie game, and that's exactly what I got—in the best possible way. It doesn't try to overwhelm you with dozens of complicated systems or endless tutorials. Instead, it focuses on exploration, gradual progression, and letting you enjoy the journey at your own pace. Before I realized it, I had already spent a few hours saying, *"I'll just explore one more planet."* --- ## 🔥 Gameplay The gameplay loop is surprisingly satisfying. Explore planets, collect resources, upgrade your ship, unlock new opportunities, and repeat. It sounds simple on paper, but the progression keeps giving you reasons to continue. One thing I really appreciated is how approachable everything feels. The mechanics are easy to understand, yet upgrading your equipment always feels meaningful because it opens new possibilities instead of just increasing numbers. It's the kind of game that's very easy to lose track of time with. --- ## 🎨 Graphics & Audio The art style fits the game perfectly. Every pl…

XO-Planets is a fast-paced indie roguelite that combines side-scrolling platforming, procedural exploration, RPG progression, and chaotic combat into a surprisingly ambitious sci-fi experience. Developed and published by Bohfam, the game throws players onto dangerous alien worlds filled with hostile creatures, randomized loot, environmental hazards, and constant opportunities for experimentation. While it clearly carries the rough edges of a smaller indie project, XO-Planets manages to deliver an addictive gameplay loop driven by mobility, weapon variety, and nonstop replayability. The game’s premise is relatively simple but effective enough for the genre. Players control advanced AI-controlled recon units sent to hostile exoplanets in order to eliminate alien threats and recover valuable resources. The narrative itself remains fairly light and mostly exists to support the gameplay structure rather than provide deep storytelling. Instead of focusing heavily on cinematic presentation or emotional character development, XO-Planets prioritizes gameplay systems, progression, and procedural chaos. The result is an experience that feels constantly focused on action and experimentation. …