As a note, I received this game for free as a reviewer. This honestly did not affect my review one iota. Phoning Home is indie developer ION LANDS love letter to storytelling and boasts a tale that really is worth telling. Players take control of ION, a small robot stranded on an alien world filled with dangerous weather, dangerous monsters, and the remnants of an ancient civilization with secrets long buried. Phoning Home is the first indie game in a long time that looks and plays like an AAA title. The production values and writing are worthy of the big names in gaming, and ION LANDS has pulled off a great story with a game engine that does exactly what it sets out to do--engage and satisfy. Check out my full review and LET'S PLAY! here: http://www.keengamer.com/article/15465_phoning-home-review Pros: + Beautiful everything + Smooth controls with gamepad or keyboard/mouse + Writing worthy of the big leagues + Charming characters + Mechanics that work like a charm Cons: - Small glitches causing ION to drop into objects - Difficult to spot selection highlighting in menu
I wanted to give a solid review for this game on this dlc page, just in case some who like survival rogue-likes click this first instead of the base game. As a DLC, this pack is fine and dandy, giving more of the same. The game is tough but not so hard you won't ever get anywhere. There are enough differing loot types that I didn't mind the repetition, and the stat-building has enough bulk to it to keep it fun. Leveling up is solid, also, doesn't take too long, but doesn't give you too much power when you get there. Overall, this is a great and purdy indie title that I've put a helluva lot of hours into, and haven't slowed down on.
