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Recommended
0.0 hrs last two weeks / 211.3 hrs on record (106.9 hrs at review time)
Posted: Sep 27, 2015 @ 11:29pm
Updated: Mar 19, 2022 @ 7:42pm

Tags: Tactical - Space Crew Sim

FTL plays like a top down game - You control the ship through a map by jumping from point to point. Each point triggers an event, combat events involve managing the crew to man the battlestations - do spot repairs - quell fires - and whatnot. Many tactics are available, and with the release of the additional content of the advanced edition there is plenty of playstyles to explore, add to that the unlockable ships and you got quite a nice experience. The game is stable, the music is effective and it really has a memorable gameplay. Permadeath will make each decision much more critical. There is a bit of a learning curve at first but once you grasp the basics - which is not too hard at all - its very very fun. Worth the full asking price any day.

Edit: Subset Forums are hosting information on a Massive Overhaul mod project called FTL Multiverse on their forums. Really worth a look
https://subsetgames.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=35332
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