Xenopurge

After exhausting all Commander Progress unlocks currently available, I can happily say the game as-is is worth it. There's a ton of potential, but they've already locked in a good core gameplay loop and that's key. Wishlist: * Flamethrowers * More commands * More of everything, really * Xeno noises * Additional Xeno species, maybe? * Multi-leg missions * Maybe some sort of panic or "unit break" mechanism? Excited to see what's next!

Good game

This game is incredible. The core gameplay loop is both tense and chaotic. In a matter of seconds, things can go from calm to frantic. The game has you moving 2-4 units through each 'mission' trying to perform certain objectives. You don't control each unit directly. Rather, you give them a series of commands which they execute to the best of their ability. This is what creates the balancing act of each mission. Do you spread your units out? Group them up? Do you leave the (vulnerable) VIP unattended? The UI is simplistic, but I really like it. It's also part of the challenge. If you could simply click and micromanage every single unit, the game would have a drastically different feel. Rather, you're in the shoes of the commander, which means you give the orders, but you don't execute the orders. The Xenos you fight are quite nasty. In the beginning, hunting them down doesn't feel so bad. But as things progress, there's a slight horror element to the game. You'll find yourself w...

I wish there were more games like this

Easiest recommend in ages. This is the birth of the "Semi-auto battler" genre, and I'm convinced we will see imitators in a year or two. Firstly, the demo is the same game. Challenge progress carries through to the main game, the difference is that the main game has a bunch of different progression options. (Progression in the demo is restricted to the initial set of challenges: for instance using the instant heal enough times unlocks the first aid kit. The first aid kit is a stronger heal, but it takes much, much longer to apply.) Secondly, they've done something very cool when it comes to roguelite design. Instead of giving you a near-impossible mission that you eventually upgrade to the point where you can beat it, they give you a very achievable mission, with optional increases in difficulty unlocking alongside increases in your tactical options. The other thing is that your meta progression doesn't unlock better options, it unlocks different options. Maybe they're more po...

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Playing this game feels like taking a tactical command post in an '80s science fiction setting.

I got hooked with the game. It really captures the feeling of being a commander giving orders and assessing the situation through lo-fi monitors, akin to Aliens. The aesthetic alongside the ambient sounds captures this kind of mood perfectly. Moreover, the missions are always tense and keeping you on the edge. I believe Xenopurge finds great balance in its roguelike elements. In higher difficulties the runs just feels right in terms of length. It makes it very easy to jump back again after a run is finished successfully or in failure. I also appreciated how different the two available squads play. They make you rethink your tactics, and I'm really looking forward for the new squads Traptics will come up with.

Really enjoyed this game. Not encountered any bugs are issues would say its well worth the money and feels very stable for an early access game. Would love the option to pick the package back up if the unit carrying it dies that's caught me out a few times towards the end of a run and cost me but overall really enjoyed it. Looking forwards to the next update

The retro aesthetics with the console look and the Space Hulk vibes is what got me interested in the game, but the roguelike runs and progression is what kept coming back to play more. If you like tactical games with a unique approach you won't be disappointed!