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Void Bastards’ main hook is managing your resources. Of course, it might seem odd in a shooter where the answer is usually to shoot all the guns. As a prisoner exploring the void of space, however, your resources are scarce. Players therefore have to think carefully about everything they do. Each action consumes fuel, food and oxygen.
With all those in short supply, Void Bastards quickly becomes as much about planning as it is about fighting enemies. Each ship is also randomly spawned so you never know what you’re going to face. It is therefore impossible to know what you will need in each environment.
Upon death, you start again as a completely different prisoner. They can keep any equipment you recovered, but they re-roll their traits and abilities. These can range from being able to use certain weapons to having harmful effects.
For example, one prisoner I took control of was a smoker. This meant that he would casually cough and alert nearby enemies. Dealing with these different traits is a clever mechanic that makes you think about how to approach encounters. You need to actively consider your character and change your play style accordingly.
Combat is often a last resort as it is just so dangerous. However, fighting in Void Bastards is also a joy. Your vulnerability makes any potential battle tense and full of drama. It is thrilling to feel like you are never safe, constantly at risk from everything around you. The wide range of enemy types and weapons also allows for many different tactics.
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