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What is FTL?
FTL is a spaceship simulation roguelike-like. Its aim is to recreate the atmosphere of running a spaceship exploring the galaxy (like Firefly/Star Trek/BSG etc.)
What is the gameplay like?
The game is split into two major parts: exploration and combat. You explore by making faster-than-light jumps over vast distances in space; arriving at locations containing text-based events that have a variety of choices and outcomes. Your crew will improve with experience, while your ship can be upgraded with advanced weaponry and equipment purchased with collected scrap metal. Fighting enemy ships involves real-time management of crew, power distribution and weapons. Check out the video on the front page to see it in action.
Source: The Game Website.
- Last update was in 2015.
- Bases are roughly cut out.
- Game is considered 'dead' by some.
Mechanics (from transcript analysis)
- Balancing game — Described as a balancing game with wooden pieces.
- Physics — It is questioned if the game uses physics mechanics.
Video topics + discussion points
Quotes (from this video)
- why is it that you set up appointments with do with doctors that never keep them?
- I’m sure she’s seen dozens if not a 100 kids at this point getting physicals
- It’s a really solid game. I’ve played it a bunch since it came out.
- It’s a cooperative game where you and your friends are gonna work together to achieve a common goal.
- Terraforming Mars is a game that really rewards long-term planning.
- The engine building in this game is just fantastic. You really feel like you’re building something.
- Wingspan is such a beautiful game. The artwork is just stunning.