The UI takes some getting used to, but once you learn how to make it work the game opens up into a beautifully crafted and super in depth game. The minimal graphics let so much happen if you're willing to read the generated text from each encounter. Every fight can cripple your people, and you have to nurse them back to health with possibly permanent de-buffs, until you gain enough research to replace organic parts with enhanced bio-mechanics.

SOOOO many mods, some add some excellent content, some break the game with how overpowered it can make you or the enemies, all of it is fun in the right situation.

The UI takes some getting used to, but once you learn how to make it work the game opens up into a beautifully crafted and super in depth game. The minimal graphics let so much happen if you're willing to read the generated text from each encounter. Every fight can cripple your people, and you have to nurse them back to health with possibly permanent de-buffs, until you gain enough research to replace organic parts with enhanced bio-mechanics. SOOOO many mods, some add some excellent content, some break the game with how overpowered it can make you or the enemies, all of it is fun in the right situation.