Firstly, this does not "correct the flaws of FTL". FTLs challenge came from making tough decisions on a time limit. That's not a bug, it's a gameplay mechanic. I really want to like Convoy. It's similar in animation, style, and gameplay to FTL. It is chock full of snarky sci-fi and fantasy references. Little challenges and mini storylines abound. As where FTL was a frantic race, Convoy is a slow grind. You need to level up your escort vehicles to take on more challenges. FTL's maneuvering came from moving crew members. This time you maneuver escort vehicles to get better firing lanes, and to avoid obstacles. The sometimes harsh way you could lose a vehicle was awesome. The challenges and multiple options for each scenario made finding the same random encounter several times across multiple playthroughs bearable and made me pay attention. It starts off as a wide world to explore, peopled with random characters and fun adventures. But in the end, it's buggy, and crashes a lot. I constantly lose progress and achievements. For a game that relies on those things to unlock more playable vehicles that's a fatal flaw. It's fun, but then crashes. You finish a mini quest, and then the game forgets you did it. You get far and expect your new high score, only to find you only get two points because all other progress was erased. Maybe with a patch this game would be four or five stars. For now, not on sale, it's not worth the price.
