Great job. Very clear, quick gameplay. You were very easy to understand and made the Automata look simple enough for anyone to follow, not just veteran solo players. This is the first time I'm seeing combat with the Automata and it does seem very uneventful and random compared to amazing fun of going head-to-head with another human player. Combat is SO great and memorable when playing with my friends. I hope they can find a way to incorporate that excitement into the Automata as well. Also, technologies will be getting an upgrade with more options in the final game!
@@OneStopCoopShop Awesome! Looking forward to it. I'm already 100% in on this game, they have been making great improvements so far. Just haven't heard anything about the Automata combat so that's great news.
Mike, y'all should be charging double the going rate for these Kickstarter campaign previews. The work you do is the best out there! Between you and Colin this channel is a powerhouse. Keep it up!
@@OneStopCoopShop can't you charge and put the disclaimer that you have the right to give an honest opinion or perhaps soft feedback? Or maybe just play the game and don't give any final opinion at all? You honestly do deserve cash support for all the hard work you put into your videos
@@crushingit5128 personally I'd worry about bias creeping in. That said, we get financial support from RUclips ad revenue, and from very generous Patreon supporters. So we are doing okay :)
Thanks for your review Mike. I have backed Uprising and the guys from Nemesis Games have done a phenomenal job so far, very impatient to receive their game. I was expecting voidfall from a long period of time but have to admit that fractal got me by surprise and I will probably end up converting my pledge. The comparison you make between games is great to me, even if I don't have the same personal taste I feel that you really get the essence of each of them. Thanks for that.
Haha, you nailed it. The OSCS team subscribed to Epidemic sound, and it's one of my favorite things to browse through and find fun tracks for the videos :)
@@OneStopCoopShop How engaging was it? Right now, I'm thinking about whether to back it and it seems underwhelming when looking at tts (naturally, maybe). The campaign seems like the biggest upside for me.
@@OneStopCoopShop Ok. Is it fun to improve the tracks and gain technologies? It seems that with reduced complexity some of the "richness" of 4x games would be lost? I appreciate the reply. You gained one subscriber right here.
They have said that they are now adding a bunch of technology cards and you use an assortment of them each game. I think that should help. And sure; it’s fun to unlock stronger track bonuses
This review made me even more excited for Uprising 🤣. The more “realistic” look of things compared to the very abstract graphics from both Voidfall and Fractal made the difference for me.
How is Uprising even remotely close to realistic ? :P I think it's different art styles. Imo fractal is the most "realistic" in terms of physiology. However I personally prefer Voidfall's art.
@@OneStopCoopShop WHAT? Really, my favorite channel doing my favorite game? I cannot believe this. Hope to see it soon, but it is probably some work :))
@@CarriedbyGg I have a bunch in the queue, but excited to play it more. I figured after doing Fractal and Voidborn back to back, it was only fair to try out the OG.
Really informative as always! I'm torn between: - Rebuying Forbidden Stars for a ridiculous price - Empires of the Void 2 - backing Fractal Any help? Cheers!
I enjoy Forbidden Stars, but play so little competitive these days that it probably wouldn't get to my table. So not sure if that helps :) Haven't played Empires of the Void!
Kickstarter link - www.kickstarter.com/projects/boredgameink/fractal-beyond-the-void 0:00 - Introduction 0:48 - Overview of Play 3:29 - Income Phase 6:00 - First Player Turn 12:55 - First Automa Turn 16:29 - Rest of Action Phase 27:50 - Conflict Phase 31:07 - End of Cycle 31:54 - Impressions 38:15 - 4X Showdown!!!
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Great job. Very clear, quick gameplay. You were very easy to understand and made the Automata look simple enough for anyone to follow, not just veteran solo players. This is the first time I'm seeing combat with the Automata and it does seem very uneventful and random compared to amazing fun of going head-to-head with another human player. Combat is SO great and memorable when playing with my friends. I hope they can find a way to incorporate that excitement into the Automata as well. Also, technologies will be getting an upgrade with more options in the final game!
I had a long talk with one of the designers about the automa combat, and I think they have good ideas to improve it!
@@OneStopCoopShop Awesome! Looking forward to it. I'm already 100% in on this game, they have been making great improvements so far. Just haven't heard anything about the Automata combat so that's great news.
Mike, y'all should be charging double the going rate for these Kickstarter campaign previews. The work you do is the best out there! Between you and Colin this channel is a powerhouse. Keep it up!
Thanks so much. Our plan for now is to continue to charge the low low price of $0. That was we can be as honest as we like about the games ;)
@@OneStopCoopShop can't you charge and put the disclaimer that you have the right to give an honest opinion or perhaps soft feedback?
Or maybe just play the game and don't give any final opinion at all?
You honestly do deserve cash support for all the hard work you put into your videos
@@crushingit5128 personally I'd worry about bias creeping in.
That said, we get financial support from RUclips ad revenue, and from very generous Patreon supporters. So we are doing okay :)
Thanks for the review Mike. Love the comparison section. Where applicable in the future, I hope you can keep comparing games to other games.
I’ll keep that in mind. This is such a specific genre that it was easier here, but I think it’s a good idea for other reviews
Thanks for your review Mike. I have backed Uprising and the guys from Nemesis Games have done a phenomenal job so far, very impatient to receive their game. I was expecting voidfall from a long period of time but have to admit that fractal got me by surprise and I will probably end up converting my pledge. The comparison you make between games is great to me, even if I don't have the same personal taste I feel that you really get the essence of each of them. Thanks for that.
Thanks so much for watching! And eyes, VERY excited for my copy of Uprising
@@OneStopCoopShop We're definitely very excited to get it to you guys and it looks like it won't be that long anymore! *fingers crossed*
the song at the intro is a banger of a song, dope playthrough as well. I Believe its "where do we go from here - Strlght"
Haha, you nailed it. The OSCS team subscribed to Epidemic sound, and it's one of my favorite things to browse through and find fun tracks for the videos :)
This is the best and clearest to understand playtrough out there!
I’m glad it was helpful!
Excellent as always, very helpful video!
Thanks!
Super excited to see more 4x coop games coming out! Let's see who can come out on top!
Me too! And i think it’ll be to different tastes. Combat-focused 4x versus empire-focused, etc
@@OneStopCoopShop Andromeda's Edge is also going to Kickstarter
I’ve heard only a bit about that, but very cool!
Very clear and concise explanation, thanks!
Thanks for watching!
I ended up going with Voidfall. We’ll see if it was the right call or not, but I’m looking forward to it.
I like them both, so I don’t think you’ll regret it. Voidfall has more of an VP engine building feel to it, and that’s certainly a lot of fun.
Thanks. This is *the* clearest playthrough for this game.
Glad it was clear and helpful!
@@OneStopCoopShop How engaging was it? Right now, I'm thinking about whether to back it and it seems underwhelming when looking at tts (naturally, maybe). The campaign seems like the biggest upside for me.
I enjoyed my plays, though the rules are rough at the moment. Certainly curious about the campaign, but didn’t get to try any of that!
@@OneStopCoopShop Ok. Is it fun to improve the tracks and gain technologies? It seems that with reduced complexity some of the "richness" of 4x games would be lost? I appreciate the reply. You gained one subscriber right here.
They have said that they are now adding a bunch of technology cards and you use an assortment of them each game. I think that should help. And sure; it’s fun to unlock stronger track bonuses
This review made me even more excited for Uprising 🤣. The more “realistic” look of things compared to the very abstract graphics from both Voidfall and Fractal made the difference for me.
That might be a simple question of space games versus “ground” games ;)
How is Uprising even remotely close to realistic ? :P I think it's different art styles. Imo fractal is the most "realistic" in terms of physiology. However I personally prefer Voidfall's art.
@@Bodom_Lux Ian O'Toole is great for sure!
@@Bodom_Lux What's not realistic about undead skeletons? :D
Habe you ever played Space Empires 4X? It has incredibly easy coop and solo scenarios, with everything you can Dream of..and it is truly 4X!!
It's POSSIBLE that it's on my table RIGHT NOW ;)
I'm planning to cover it before the year is done.
@@OneStopCoopShop WHAT? Really, my favorite channel doing my favorite game? I cannot believe this. Hope to see it soon, but it is probably some work :))
@@CarriedbyGg I have a bunch in the queue, but excited to play it more. I figured after doing Fractal and Voidborn back to back, it was only fair to try out the OG.
I think the kickstarter added a lot of tech cards
Yes, I saw that in an update after I posted this. Very happy to hear it!
Really informative as always!
I'm torn between:
- Rebuying Forbidden Stars for a ridiculous price
- Empires of the Void 2
- backing Fractal
Any help? Cheers!
I enjoy Forbidden Stars, but play so little competitive these days that it probably wouldn't get to my table. So not sure if that helps :)
Haven't played Empires of the Void!
Kickstarter link - www.kickstarter.com/projects/boredgameink/fractal-beyond-the-void
0:00 - Introduction
0:48 - Overview of Play
3:29 - Income Phase
6:00 - First Player Turn
12:55 - First Automa Turn
16:29 - Rest of Action Phase
27:50 - Conflict Phase
31:07 - End of Cycle
31:54 - Impressions
38:15 - 4X Showdown!!!
u shoud play a new game with the definitive fractal edition. it s the best 4x game ever!
I hate to say it, but I have a copy and it’s been sitting in my queue pile for a while. I’ll get to it eventually 😭😭😭
@@OneStopCoopShop I repeat... best 4X ever that work perfectly in solo with 2 automata! I m litterally addicted to it! ❤️
@@OneStopCoopShop it s a wayyyy different from the one u did the playthroug!! another different game! try it! 👍😘