Alpha Lyrae Discovery
- August 8, 2019
- xe2050
Get on Steam"Alpha Lyrae Discovery" is an open-world game with no boundaries, featuring elements of survival, battle, capture, strategy, construction, exploration, mining, and more. In a distant future, humanity has reached an advanced state of technology, allowing for increased resource utilization and industrial efficiency. You are tasked with exploring the galaxy of Alpha Lyrae, gathering resources, and building a base using robots and technology. The planet boasts various terrains and resource points, providing a diverse and beautiful landscape to explore.
PC
Windows
Reviews
- Engaging and simple gameplay that is accessible for players of all ages.
- Offers a vast open world with a variety of resources to gather and cities to build.
- High-quality indie strategy game with a thoughtful economy and good replayability.
- Graphics are basic and may not appeal to everyone.
- Performance issues, including occasional frame rate drops, especially since the game is in early access.
- Some players find the game interface confusing and lacking in certain details.
- gameplay12 mentions
- 50 % positive mentions
- 25 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The gameplay is praised for its simplicity and accessibility, making it enjoyable for players of all skill levels. It offers a leisurely and meditative experience, ideal for relaxation, with enough content to provide hours of fun. While the graphics are described as basic, the combination of engaging gameplay and charming visuals contributes to its overall appeal.
“The gameplay is leisurely and meditative, perfect for relaxation; there's no hardcore challenge here.”
“Fun and addicting gameplay combined with charming 2D graphics makes this a joy to play!”
“The gameplay is leisurely and meditative; it's perfect for relaxation, but there's nothing particularly hardcore about it.”
“For its value, it has enough content and hours of gameplay.”
“A simple gameplay that any player can handle.”
- graphics12 mentions
- 17 % positive mentions
- 58 % neutral mentions
- 25 % negative mentions
The graphics have received mixed reviews, with many users noting their simplicity and unusual style, which some find charming while others consider a drawback. Overall, the graphics are described as basic yet appealing, complementing the fun and addictive gameplay. Ratings hover around average, with a consensus that while they may not be groundbreaking, they are adequate for the game's enjoyment.
“Fun and addicting gameplay combined with charming 2D graphics makes this a joy to play!”
“Simple and handsome graphics.”
“The graphics are a bit too simple, as far as I'm concerned, that's a minus.”
“For me, the graphics are a little unusual, but you get used to it quickly.”
“Graphics: 5/10”
- story6 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 50 % neutral mentions
- 50 % negative mentions
The story is generally considered superficial and not essential to the gameplay experience, with a simple plot that does not significantly impact the overall enjoyment. Players find the survival mode more engaging than the narrative itself, which is typical for this genre.
“The story is just for show; it's not really needed.”
“The plot is simple, but for games in this genre, it is not very important.”
“The plot is like this, but the game in survival mode is interesting.”
- music2 mentions
- 100 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 0 % negative mentions
The music in the game has received positive feedback, with users consistently rating the soundtrack at 8 out of 10, indicating a strong appreciation for its quality and contribution to the overall experience.
- optimization2 mentions
- 0 % positive mentions
- 0 % neutral mentions
- 100 % negative mentions
The game currently suffers from significant performance issues, with frame rates occasionally dropping below 20 fps. However, as it is in early access, there is optimism that these optimization problems will be addressed in future updates.
“The game has performance problems; sometimes FPS can drop below 20. However, since the game is in early access, I think this problem will be fixed over time.”
“The game has performance problems; sometimes FPS can drop below 20. However, since the game is in early access, I think this problem will be fixed over time.”
