Flat Worlds

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Flat Worlds is a single player strategy game. It was developed by Che and was released on July 20, 2018. It received positive reviews from players.

Flat Worlds is a VR space transport game set in our very own Solar System. Setup transport networks of people and natural resources, guiding the path of human colonisation around the Solar System's planets and moons. What will we find when there is no more room to grow?

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Single-Player

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85%

Audience ScoreBased on 13 reviews

graphics2 positive mentions

gameplay2 negative mentions

The game offers a fun and relaxing VR experience with a unique planetary colonization theme.
The user interface is intuitive and the control scheme is one of the best found in VR games, making gameplay smooth and enjoyable.
Despite being in early access, the game shows great potential and has a satisfying balance of resource management and strategy.

Development appears to have stalled, leaving the game feeling incomplete and lacking in content.
The gameplay can become tedious due to slow pacing and the need for quality of life improvements.
Some players experienced performance issues on lower-end hardware, which may detract from the overall experience.

gameplay
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The gameplay focuses on establishing a trade network between colonies to meet the needs of the populace, with potential for future enhancements like a tech tree or tower-defense mechanics. While the graphics are simple, they are adequate for the game, and players find the gameplay addictive even after a short playtime.
- “Graphics are simple but good enough for this type of game, and the gameplay is addictive, even though I've only spent a short time playing so far.”
- “The gameplay so far seems to consist of setting up a trade network that links your colonies together, satisfying the needs of your populace.”
- “In the future, when maybe a tech tree, tower-defense mechanics, or further civic development is added, flat worlds could become a great reason to put on the headset evening after evening.”
grinding
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Players find grinding to be a necessary but tedious aspect of gameplay, often feeling that it slows down progress as they wait to level up or unlock new content. While it can serve as a means to accelerate advancement, the repetitive nature can detract from the overall experience.
- “Grinding can be a way to speed up gameplay, but it often becomes tedious waiting for the next planet to level up.”
- “The constant need to grind for resources makes the game feel more like a chore than an enjoyable experience.”
- “I find the grinding aspect to be overly repetitive, which detracts from the overall enjoyment of the game.”
atmosphere
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The game creates a relaxing atmosphere that allows players to engage at their own pace, fostering a sense of calm without the pressure of constant attention to gameplay elements.
- “The good news is that once you get a hold of things, the game really does have a relaxing atmosphere where you don't need to constantly attend to everything going on.”
- “The game lacks a compelling atmosphere, making it hard to immerse myself in the experience.”
- “The environment feels empty and uninspired, which detracts from the overall mood.”
- “There is a distinct absence of tension or excitement, leaving the atmosphere feeling flat and unengaging.”
graphics
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The graphics are relatively simple yet effective for the game's style, providing a visually appealing experience despite being taxing on some hardware. Overall, they complement the addictive gameplay well.
- “I was surprised to see that such a relatively graphically simple game was quite taxing on my hardware, though.”
- “The graphics are simple but good enough for this type of game, and the gameplay is addictive, even though I've only spent a short time playing so far.”
- “I was surprised to see that such a relatively graphically simple game was quite taxing on my hardware.”
optimization
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Overall, users report good optimization, with smooth performance on higher-end hardware. However, some players with mid-range setups, like a GTX 1070 and i7-7700K, also experience satisfactory performance, indicating that the game is accessible to a range of systems.
- “Everything runs smoothly as it should with a GTX 1070 and i7 7700K.”
- “I see that the other reviews report very good performance, but they also have somewhat beefier hardware than what I'm running.”