Just wanted to say I highly recommend the game. I've already put in over a dozen hours in it and it's very well priced, so buy it
While it has the look of Minecraft, it plays nothing like it, which is good IMO. It takes a little getting used to, but once you get in the groove, the game is super fun. Finding a good weapon for the first time and realizing it kicks ass is a good feeling
I have some questions for either experienced players or Phr00t:
1 - Upon death is it normal to lose a random item or two? I'm guessing it's a penalty but wanted to confirm
2 - Why do my jetpack and hook suddenly stop working? When I go to activate it, it says something like, "Your jetpack is overwhelmed". I thought it might have something to do with weight, but even when I threw everything to the ground, I still couldn't activate it. I'd love an explanation!
3 - Those huge crazy bases that fly around and destroy everything - who built them? Neaders or humanoid?
Here's some quick tips, some of which have already been mentioned:
- Press Z at the beginning if you want to keep your stuff (turns off the jetpack allowing you to avoid the kamikaze guys)
- You start off friendly with the humanoids (heads on top of the shoulders) - enemies have heads coming out of their torsos (neanders)
- The grappling hook is quite fun to use and can save you in several situations!
- Invading neander bases is a great way to level up and get loot! Just look for the neander icon on the buildings to identify
Once again I highly recommend this title! It's probably the most original game I've played in a very long time, and definitely a crazy spin on the roguelike genre. Make no mistake about it, this IS a roguelike, and a very entertaining one at that!
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Edit:
I think I know why the hooks and jetpacks stop working. Basically, anytime you loot an item that's higher level than you, you become that level. Jetpacks and grappling hooks need to be close to your level to work. If you outlevel them you'll need to find more, which isn't easy. So be careful when looting or buying items higher than you!