Recent reviews by ContraryRhombus

What a wild 200 hours I've put in to this. I honestly didn't even think I had spent that much time on the game. I managed to reach new game ++ in that time, and I plan on seeing how far I can go. A perfect game to play that kills time, and feels challenging enough at times without it being a slog.

Bonking. It's a way of life. And after 9 hours, I still haven't bonked enough. I need to bonk more. All I think about is bonking. Bonking this, bonking that, "What's for lunch? Bonking!" Come and bonk.

Holy hell this game just keeps on giving. Just when you think you've seen it all, some mentalist in space comes up to you with an AI powered ship that you have to try and take control of. And then, just as you think you can carry on with your quest, some other twod needs help with a delivery. Alright, I'll do your stinking delivery. Off you go, to help the poor innocent person, only to get ambushed upon entering the system by some bastard space pirates.

Honestly, I forgot what I was doing in this game quite some time ago, but I haven't stopped having fun. My game time here may only be 13 hours at time of writing, but I've sunk over 4 days into it on my xbox, so I have the prestige to back me up there.

Let's get real for a second though. This is a Bethesda game. It isn't completely plain sailing. There are issues at times, and some of the interface is clunky. This can be resolved with a few mods that VASTLY improve on the experience. Heck, you can go mental on the mods and turn it into a Mandalorian game if you fancy. That's what I did. And now I'm the greatest bounty hunter in the galaxy.

It's a game that needs time put in to it, but that time will be given back you with some absolutely ridiculous moments.

Been playing whenever I get a chance on my deck. It’s fast paced, hectic action that keeps inviting you back for more. Great selection of weapon types, fun level progression and solid arcade shooting. Mobility controls feel great and the abilities of the playable characters are varied, though I haven’t unlocked all of them yet. Art style is fantastic, and runs incredibly well on the deck. Solid 50fps with high settings easy. You can push Ultra if you’re happy with ~30fps.

I haven't had any issues other than the initial shader install. Past this, the first 4 hours of this game I have played have been incredible. The combat is fun, easy to learn but difficult to master. I still have a way to go before I feel like I'm really good in combat. The story that I have experienced so far has been pretty engaging. The enemy times are pretty varied so far as well, with each one needing a slightly different tactic to take down.
All in all, it has certainly been worth the wait! And it's only going to get better.

Absolutely loved it. Completed it in two sittings, which is rare for me and a game. Worth every penny. 10/10