This is definitelly not space simulator or story driven RPG. It's challenging space action focused game with big rogue-like elements. Everspace is more like FTL, Binding of Isaac or any other dungeon crawler with huge focus on meta progression between runs. Also crafting element from resources you find is crucial to successfully play game. Exploration of limited space sectors is where you find resources and goodies before you jump into another sector. This is not open-world, more like open limited sectors. Death and enemies are everywhere and much stronger enemier will spawn sooner or later so you can't explore sectors how long you want. Sometimes you find trader or events very similar to FTL. You MUST upgrade weapons, craft missiles, upgade shields or you die quickly and horribly ...well you die horribly very very often whatever you do. Only option is get good and try again..and again(great for masochists). Optional easy mode is also thumbs up beacause my first run ended in 10 seconds after I ehm..died horribly. If you are OK with this type of game I can easily recommend to anybody. Gameplay is pure excellence, stunning graphics, nice variety of weapons, tons of upgrades and consumables. Keyboard+mouse controlls are great. Developers really tried to balance three different ships and sufficient amount of perks which you take for each run. Each ship came with different attributes and start equipment so it will outline you differrent ways how to play this game. This variety helps you to find your own game style and I didn't find anything too much OP. Overal easy 5 stars and big recommendation. Looking forward to any updates and future projects of definitelly very talented developers from ROCKFISH Games.