🔬 VaporLens
Positives:
Charming space-themed life simulation
Appealing characters and art
Responsive and active developers
Lots to do and explore
Enjoyable and fitting soundtrack
Negatives:
Excessive, unrewarding resource grind
Rapid energy depletion
Repetitive gameplay and interactions
Unenjoyable microbe mini-game
Excessively long crafting times
Gameplay:
Space-themed farming simulation
Microbe-hunting replaces fishing
Planets as mines/seasons
Combat and resource gathering
Limited ship customization
Performance:
Excellent performance and Steam Deck support
Lightweight and runs on most PCs
Amazing controller support
Simple but cute sound effects
Recommendations:
Needs quality of life improvements
Enjoyable, relaxing, and recommended game
Demo recommended before purchase
Similar to Stardew Valley
Grindy with slow progression
Miscellaneous:
Developed by small team
Unique sci-fi setting
Ongoing updates planned
Neutral recommendation
Appealing visuals and decor