🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Relaxing, deep, and replayable
Significant improvements over original
Easy to learn, hard master
Strategic puzzle with satisfying synergies
Unique giants shape the world
Negatives:
Unintuitive UI, poor tutorial
Lacks content, short playtime
Repetitive, formulaic gameplay loop
Simplified, lacks original mechanics
Not a true god/simulation game
Gameplay:
Strategic ecosystem and resource management
Turn-based strategic planning
Era-based progression and goals
Drafting and biodiversity mechanics
Synergistic resource placement strategy
Performance:
Generally stable, minimal bugs
Late-game performance degrades
Works on Steam Deck/Linux
Cartoon art style, 4K support
Freezes in ocean biome
Recommendations:
Highly recommended puzzle/strategy game
Worth the price, especially on sale
Confusing mechanics, FPS issues
Looking forward to future content
Varied replayability experiences
Miscellaneous:
Nature-focused gameplay and education
Misleading genre tags
Leader and spirit bonuses
Planet development and progression
Unlock system with cheat