I tried it for a bit but I can't really recommend it. Posted the below also on the Steam forum.
Usually I'd give it a thumbs down with a review, but I don't like doing that with indies that are struggling to sell copies anyway and the game isn't terrible.

First of all is the lack of options. A game without audio sliders? When was the last time I saw THAT outside of mobile games? Can't even remember. Game blew my ears away and had me adjust system volume.
Same for controls: Can't change them. Admittedly there are not too many actions to take (left, right, release ball), but still. At least you can adjust the movement speed.
No graphics options, either. Want to change fullscreen/window/borderless fullscreen/resolution? Nope.
Options are the first thing I check when trying a game (this is PC, after all), so it was off to a bad start already.

The gameplay itself is just too random, especially later on.

The first bosses can be dealt with based on player skill (how to aim the ball), but the later ones require that in addition to pure luck. I don't think arcade games should have a big luck factor.

It just happens way too often that your only decision is if you want to die by not even trying to get the ball or if you want to die by trying to get to the ball, get stunned by something and thus missing the ball. The forge boss is especially ridiculous here with calling down a curtain of fire that has a "safety gap" - which is of course entirely useless as it isn't where the ball is.
Quite honestly, the breakout/bullet "hell" mix doesn't work out too well.

Additionally, the amount of lives you get seems to be very random. I once had 10 lives by the time I got to the fifth stage, another time I had six - in neither case did I lose any so one run was just way more lucky.

A few of the power ups are also underpowered. You will curse each time you get a shield, as they are really only useful in fringe cases - only when you cannot avoid being hit on your own while also trying to get to the ball. Basically the above described case - when that happens, you won't usually have a shield ;)
The barrier also is highly situational, in some cases even harmful.

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Quoting: BasianiAll WINE users, dual booters and VM users are counted as Windows users. So whats matter?

Yeah, absolutely. I took part in the survey at least 5 times in the last 2-3 years. Each time, I just happened to be on Windows (once via Wine)...

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Ah, my bad. Was a bit confused by the layout ;)

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Getting this when trying to vote for a game in the audio category.

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.... I tried!

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Quoting: GuestI've also seen other LGC/LGN articles stating a game is coming or on Linux when I couldn't find any information at all about that happening, and sources are usually not cited.

Well, that's modern gaming "journalism".
Only very few like GOL or Yong Yea do it properly.

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Well, it IS just yet another RTS with uber-generic SciFi setting.
As much as I like RTS games, developers should start coming up with settings that are at least somewhat interesting...

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Quoting: Eike

Quoting: TheSHEEEPIt is the natural and logical result of open source licenses and nobody enforcing them around the globe.

That's not true, open source licences are enforced.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IfrOSS
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_Freedom_Law_Center
Maybe one of these can help the emulator teams as well?

Please, don't be naive.
These may have a certain reach in the Americas and Europe, but besides that?
Some minor (or even major) business in Asia can do mostly whatever they want. Nothing there to keep them in check - or those who could do not really care.

Quoting: Doc AngeloOf course it's possible to base things on morals. It's just not for everyone. Not everyone is the same, and there are people who don't have conscience

And those who have conscience can very easily put them aside if enough $$$ is in it.
This is nothing new.

No, morals are a terrible base for any kind dealing between people. Everyone has their own morals and acts according to them, of course. But they have no place in law or its enforcement.
If your whole argument is "don't do something because I think it is wrong", you have already lost your cause.

As long as their is no tangible downside to people using code without adhering to licenses, people will just continue to do so. And to be honest, I don't really see a way to create something tangible.

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Really does look quite charming.

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I'm not in the least surprised.
It is the natural and logical result of open source licenses and nobody enforcing them around the globe.
There is a point to be made about closed source software.

If there is no repercussion to doing illegal things, there is no reason not to do them.

Ah, now, I can hear you say:
Because it would be "wrong"!

And to that I say:
Did you ever meet a human being? Morals are a ground so thin it is impossible to base anything on them.

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Quoting: monnef

Quoting: stretch611Also, for those that are interested, the devs have not participated in and have no plans to discount factorio during any sales. There is no reason to wait for a sale, or you will be disappointed.

Thanks for the info, removed it from my wishlist. 20euro is a bit too much for me for such poorly looking game (also I dislike they stance on sales, so I am not supporting it).

First of all, the game looks pretty wonderful. Once you are really automating things, it's like looking at your very own tiny little clockwork going in motion. And killing aliens.
If you like strategy games that involve planning in a very big scale and the trailer doesn't blow your mind, something might be wrong. You may want to visit an ophthalmologist.

Second, the game offers way more value for money than 99% of 30+€ games. We're talking about hundreds of hours here, if the gameplay is for you. If that is not worth 20€ to you, you quite simply should be ashamed of yourself.

Third, I get the impression you are simply not a gamer but prefer to look at things mindlessly. I recommend going to the movies instead or an art gallery, though good luck getting far with your attitude on pricing. At least cinemas where I've lived do not really offer sales.

And finally, nobody likes beggars.

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