🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Improved, familiar, and accessible sequel
Significantly upgraded graphics and visuals
Streamlined gameplay with QoL features
Dynamic planet movement mechanic
Unique alliance system
Negatives:
Lacks depth, innovation, polish
Missing content, campaign, map editor
Poor balance, shallow combat
Unappealing UI and art style
Poor, cheating AI
Gameplay:
Combines 4X and RTS gameplay
Capital ships are customizable heroes
Dynamic maps with orbiting planets
Exotic resources gate advanced tech
Factions have unique mechanics/playstyles
Performance:
Greatly improved, optimized performance
Generally stable, few crashes
Isolated reports of poor optimization
Camera and zoom issues
Good Linux/Steam Deck compatibility
Recommendations:
Compared to previous Sins game
Wait for sale/discount
Hopes for future updates
Recommended for genre enthusiasts
Overall positive sentiments
Miscellaneous:
Anticipation for future DLC content
Use of AI-generated art
Suggestions for more game options
Welcoming community and tutorials
Transition from Epic Early Access