Under the settings panel we have full volume control to set and adjust the volume to our needs. From the little things like the sounds from your Duplicants, or the noises coming off your structures, they all add to the game, giving your colony that unique and realistic feel.
The sound truly is one of the main aspects that make this game so great. The background music is very soothing, it adds to the atmosphere of the game, further enhancing your experience. They all not only add entertainment to the game but also add to the overall realism that the game world provides us. Sounds:Īnother brilliantly executed aspect in this gem is that every in game sound adds to the overall quality of this game. The game has several settings that can be adjusted to suit your machine’s needs. The motion of the gasses and fluids are beautiful to watch. The game world itself is truly a work of art, each element, whether it is a gas, fluid or solid can be clearly distinguished from one another. In their own unique way Klei has once again surprised us with some beautiful wildlife. The same can be said for all the critters that inhabit this strange world. Character creation was done just as well each model is carefully drawn, giving them all a very unique look and appearance. The animations have all been done really well to give that realistic look. The game truly is very pleasing to look at. The graphics are beautiful in their own way, very well drawn and beautifully displayed. It has been one joyous experience to see how this game has grown since its first launch on Steam.
The game has thus far received regular updates and fixes, constantly improving it, rebalancing aspects that do not work well with the game. We can also mention ideas and concepts to them. Threads and support forums are available to log any issues and bugs that we may experience. The game may still be in Early Access but it is already a massive success, just like Klei Entertainment’s previous titles, they take into account what the fans say. Getting past the learning curve will take some time, but each second spent in this game is pure joy. You literally have the reign over everything in this world. There is a lot of managing in this game, from the very air you breathe to the waste water from the restrooms and showers, it all has to be managed and controlled. Thus, making life easier and more convenient for you all the while unlocking the means to further expand and explore this strange world. The game has one massive research list, your available technology starts at the bottom and as you progress you unlock the means to build and craft stronger and higher technologically advanced structured and resources. You start out with three Duplicants and from there it is one hardship at a time, struggling, building and surviving until you no longer just survive, but thrive. Getting used to the initial controls and handling does take some time, but I assure you, it is one joyous ride.Īs for gameplay this is truly a Survival game at its heart, with strong managing elements, crafting and building. The game is played in combination with the mouse & keyboard, a wide variety of keys are mapped to shortcuts to make life easier for you and they can be remapped to your liking.