Void Bastards immediately impresses with its cel-shaded graphics that replicate the look of a comic. However, it’s not just the visual style that helps this first person shooter stand out. Void Bastards also abandons many of the conventions established for the genre to invent innovative game mechanics.
But what makes Void Bastards stand out even more is that it appeared out of nowhere. Until its launch in May 2019, the title had little coverage, apparently in the light. But how does developer Blue Manchu’s second game hold up after the first impression?
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In Void Bastards you play as an inmate. This sets up the strange morality required to make progress in the game. After being freeze-dried and sent into space, you are brought back to life to prevent your prison from falling into disrepair. The Ark of the Void is trapped in the Sargasso Nebula and you need to find the parts to keep it functioning.
Unlike most other shooters, Void Bastards is procedurally generated. This means that there is no set layout for the Ark of the Void or the characters to associate with. This is because each new game sees you randomly assigned a prisoner from the vast confines of the Ark of the Void. All you know is that space pirates are operating in the area and the former crew has to deal with. These have been horrifically transformed and now pose a threat to you and your home.
Unfortunately, that’s more or less as far as the narrative is concerned. So, if you are expecting a strong story, you will be disappointed. However, it does a good job of providing an interesting setting and providing a platform for gameplay.
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