FTL: Faster Than Light

I first got FTL around 2012 but didnt fully get into until 10 years later. I intially did not care for roguelike's. You die and have to restart the run. Combining this and how difficult it was really turned me off. Something pushed me to try this game again in 2022 and it just clicked. Learning how to fight enemy ships, what rooms to target and researching what weapons are good, it became very satisfying to play. From not being able to pass the 2nd sector to completing runs on hard difficulty. The challenge this game brings is equally matched with how rewarding it is to master. Aside from the strategy of FTL, it is also super comfy to immerse yourself in the galaxy. Commanding your crew in a variety of different ships traveling amoung the stars is super cozy. As simple as the visuals are for this game, the background of deep space and soundtrack brings it all together for me. This game can be very frustrating at times, but that is what also makes victory feel so good. Once you understand the mechanics it has so much replayability.

Great game that has a large learning curve. This is the first time im playing the game after a long break and i havent won a single game yet. In all 6 years ive played the game ive beat it probably around 3-4 times on easy and ive been trying to beat it on normal ever since with no success. But i still keep trying because even the road to failure is fun and can teach you more than any guide or video ever could. You must account for every decision you make or else a simple missclick can end your entire run within seconds, or a decision youve taken 4 sectors ago can prove to be your undoing in the battle you're facing. The game throws you into the arena with nothing but trial and error. If you want to win in this game, you must put your pride aside, stop blaming the RNG and truly consider what decisions you've made that hurt your run, maybe its the false weapon you've bought at the store 3 jumps ago, or maybe the false upgrade you took? Or perhaps youre rushing through the sectors instead of collecting as much scrap as possible? Each run is entirely different from its predecessors and each time you have to take different decisions and analyze them upon the end of the game. Your success can also be affected by the ship of your choosing, ship A will be fundumentally different from ship B, so you must revise your strategy for the tactics you used on ship A wont apply on the current one. And there are a lot of ships available which you unlock as you progress through the game. Now about the lore, it isn't the richest one out there but it can be fun doing certain quests, as well as roleplaying if the curcumstances allow it. So if you are experienced enough and say that you win a large portions of your runs, or at least feel comfortable in your knowledge of the game, you could try out mods such as the Multiverse which completely overhauls the game and its lore, adding new factions, weapons and ships So yeah its a brutal strategy game which will punish you for the slightest mistakes you make, and thats why i love it and keep it alive

It's a fun little game allowing you to escape the silly world of today and leisurely explore a happy friendly space universe where everyone loves you and there are absolutely no giant alien spiders. Wait...