ARK OF CHARON: WHERE RIMWORLD MEETS NOMADIC TOWER DEFENSE... IN SPACE!
Ark of Charon is about to take you on a wild ride through the cosmos! This early access gem is like if RimWorld and Oxygen Not Included had a baby, then sent it on an interstellar road trip with some tower defense sprinkled in for good measure.
GOLEMS IN SPACE: A MATCH MADE IN THE VOID
Picture this: You're commanding a bunch of adorable little golem workers as they mine, build, and occasionally get their cubic butts kicked by alien monsters. It's like Minecraft met Starship Troopers, and somehow, it works!
BUILD, STRIP, REPEAT: THE NOMAD'S LIFE
Forget settling down. In Ark of Charon, you're always on the move. Strip-mine a planet, build your defenses, fight off the locals, then peace out before the storm hits. It's like a cosmic version of "This Old House," if Bob Vila had to worry about alien attacks.
TECH TREE ROULETTE: RESEARCH ROULETTE
The tech tree in this game is more unpredictable than a drunk fortune teller. You might unlock the recipe for a fancy new building, only to realize you don't have the materials to make it. It's like being given the blueprints for a Ferrari when all you have is a bicycle and some duct tape.
STORAGE WARS: THE REAL ENEMY
Forget the alien hordes. Your true nemesis in Ark of Charon is limited storage space. You'll spend more time managing your inventory than a hoarder on spring cleaning day. Marie Kondo would have a field day with this game.
THE GOOD, THE BAD, AND THE BUGGY
Good stuff? The art style is cuter than a basket of kittens, the concept is fresher than mint toothpaste, and watching your little golems scurry around at 3x speed is more satisfying than popping bubble wrap.
Bad stuff? The English translation is shakier than a caffeinated chihuahua, the UI could use some love, and the balance... well, let's just say it's a work in progress. But hey, that's what Early Access is for, right?
FINAL THOUGHTS: TO INFINITY AND BEYOND (EVENTUALLY)
Ark of Charon is like that ambitious kid in school who's trying to do everything at once. It's got big dreams, a ton of potential, and yeah, it stumbles a bit. But you can't help but root for it.
Is it perfect? Heck no. Is it fun? Absolutely. If you're the type who enjoys watching a game grow and evolve (and don't mind a few growing pains), then strap in for the ride. Just remember to pack some patience along with your space suit.
Final Score: 7 out of 10 Space Golems
It's rough around the edges, but Ark of Charon has the potential to be a real star in the colony sim galaxy. Just give it some time to iron out the meteor-sized wrinkles.
We at NLM received a key for this game for free, this however didn't impact our review in any way. Now if you'll excuse me, I need to go explain to my golems why we can't take ALL the resources with us. No, not even if we stack them really neatly!