Starcom: Nexus

I didn't ask much of it when I picked it up. What pulled me in is the premise of the game, the appeal of being a captain, managing diplomacy with other alien races, and a little bit of exploration and ship designing. These were all things I was curious about and did not indulge in in the past. The exploration is actually so good I constantly held my breath going deeper into unexplored sections of space not knowing if I was going to be welcome, find relief or walk right into the hands of a predator of this space jungle. It is also painful since you cannot tell if you're wasting your time with a path, but so rewarding when it does lead you to something. The plot really impressed me. It burned its way into my mind to become something to think about for very long. The way the plot is revealed to us is done so tastefully and without a lot of handholding. It further reinforces the nature of deep dark space where there is nothing to rely on for mentorship. The combat was fun. To me it was really satisfying. Figuring out how to fight different types of enemy ships gave them character which is otherwise hard to show. That alone gave you a sort of idea into how those races function. I enjoyed meeting different alien races. Sometimes it led to more trouble, sometimes another friendly face in this foreign space. But each time without fail - a lot of intrigue into their nature. Diplomacy is limited, your options are limited. The quests were interesting for the most part, but there were a few that were a pain to chase. Overall, thank you for making this game. It's earned a sweet spot in me.