Planet Explorers

[Bardalicious]

I never paid this game any mind til recently. It's extremely polished for an "alpha" game. If you're into open world sandbox style games, grab it on steam for about 20 bucks. I've got 40 hours into the game and going strong.

It's got the minecraft element of digging harvesting and building, but with a very decent story line with sci-fi and rpg elements thrown in. Go sword and board or use an assault rifle or phase gun.

The currency system works in that any play style is viable. Mine for metals and trade for the food and health packs you need. Go hunting and trade meat for metals and armor and weapons. Harvest herbs to make your food and medical supplies and trade for the rest. You get the picture.

It also has a really nice 3D modeling system directly in the game. You can use parts you've crafted to create your own guns, swords, armor and vehicles. Import your own textures and decals to use. Or, download the files that other players have made to use in your game.

I've run across a bug or two but nothing major or game breaking so far. Very pleased with the purchase.