


Platform: PC (also available on Mac and Linux) Welcome to “A Beginner’s Guide to Starbound.” So, for everyone else out there who might be hankering for a sci-fi survival and exploration game, I’ve put together some handy tips and hints to get you through the first couple hours when you might be wondering what you’re doing wandering around this planet with a matter manipulator (the sci-fi equivalent of a pickaxe) and a broken sword. Exactly what I asked for, with only a couple kinks that prevented me from connecting with it right away. Which is really too bad, because it’s turned out to be a great game. In fact, it took me four tries and four characters to actually get into it. But holy cow, I found the first few hours frustrating. This one really seemed like a great option for me, with the open gameplay, endless exploration options, and the chance to colonize a galaxy. Which is why I picked up Starbound a few months ago. I play all sorts of things, but I’m especially drawn to games with great storylines and well-written characters or games where I can explore and build.
