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  1. December 14, 2023 - Day 348 - NewPlay Review
    Total NewPlays: 368

    Game: From Space

    Platform: Steam
    Release Date: Nov 4, 2022
    Installation Date: Dec 14, 2023
    Unplayed: 0d
    Playtime: 16m

    From Space is a post-apocalyptic (alien invasion!) isometric action twin-stick shooter; it's the eighth game in the December Humble Choice bundle.

    The game opens with a short exposition to set the game world, then gives you the option to pick a "specialist" from an extensive range of options.

    The characters look like Fortnite avatars run though a chibi filter, but they work well enough with the games stylised graphics.

    You load into a training area, then you're off on your first mission. You start with a weapon slot (plus melee weapon via right-click), with more slots unlocking as you progress.

    There's also a cache for your weapons at each destination location.

    The game (at least as far as I played) seems to be set entirely at night, and makes excellent use of lighting and sound effects.

    It's a perfectly serviceable twin-stick shooter. Whether it will draw me back, I don't know.

    From Space is:

    3: OK

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