Having enjoyed the original many years ago it was nice see this old title getting a remaster for modern systems. Looking at the latest build (Late Jan 2024) I see they've added widescreen static room images that look really good. The UI is basically the same - but I'm glad they got rid of that Comic Sans font. UI wise its not always clear what is 'clickable' so I hope they add some outlines or hints. Outside views while on a mission look identical to the original with the same low res (by todays standards) textures. Another annoying thing is texture / terrain pop-in still exists. This again was native to the original, but I really would expect they would eliminate this on modern systems (heck, your cell phone has more processing power now adays than your 24 year old desktop). Audio wise its more of the same with some new music. The sounds are good (as is the original) but one thing I'd really like to see fixed is the audio cut-out when you switch from station to station. A second or two of silence really breaks the immersion (again, this is native to the original title) Overall a good start- but I hope they fix the outside textures and terrain / building pop-in. This would really make this title shine and more than make up for the asking price.
This is one of those games that is not for everyone. It's a 'chill' game about exploration. If you are a gamer who enjoys fast paced COD / Unreal style games - look elsewhere. If you enjoy a relaxed pace, discovering gorgeous planets, flying, trading, crafting, space adventures - pick this up. It's an experience like no other. Hello Games has redeemed themselves with the 1.3 update.
This is a great game. Played it back in the day on my Amiga. This is the first GOG game I bought that didn't have any bonus content - like a manual for starters. I wonder where it is?
