Just spent the afternoon playing this with The Kid. Definitely has me out of my current “doldrums” re gaming. I absolutely love the whole vibe.
@Jonbwfc has nailed the summary tbh. All I can add really is that the “what happens if I do thi… BOOM” thing is very strong in this game and it’s exquisitely done.
Oh and the whole “what the actual fuck is THAT?” thing just seems to constantly drive you forward throughout the game.
Love the humour, love the world building, the story is very well done so far, the upgrade path is unlocking some very fun gameplay ideas at a hell of a rate, and it just keeps surprising us with new delights both large and small.
At one point I got attacked by a new aggressive creature, and when I killed it two more popped up. Only then did I discover that I was in a little horde mode and shouted for Lily to come help me (she was away doing her own thing). She arrived just as I died, killed the final beast and made sure we got the prize while my meat clone was reconstituted back at the ship. =)
The ship told her I’d died again and that’s why she preferred Lily. 😄😲
It’s an absolute joy so far.