Faster Than Light: Advanced Edition Review

By Pierre Bienaimé

This indie gem just got way better. For free!

 

Kickstarter darling Faster Than Light, the critically-accalimed top-down spacefarer, has been recently upgraded with free new content and ported to iPad. So there's goes any excuse to put it off. [In fact, we didn't review the original game… which is blasphemy…

  • Somehow exudes a sense of high pace despite the constant pause and play
  • Minimal graphics leave more to the imagination
  • Text adventure relieves a retro itch
  • The Advanced Edition adds four new tracks. Bumpin' as usual.
  • Backup Battery system adds a last resort element
  • Late-game weapons don't seem worth the energy cost.
  • This game is hard! And while that's okay...
  • Unlocking new ships is too.
  • More ship development options have made the game easier

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Pierre Bienaimé
Pierre Bienaimé

Yo! I'm a contributing writer with a soft spot for shooters, platformers, turn-based strategy, and games that reside outside of the box. After having taught English as a second language in London, I decided that a second bout with my dream of spewing lexical fire in games journalism was in order. 

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