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Along the way, you farm, craft, collect, forage, and otherwise live the lifestyle you\u2019d expect in a game that blends sci-fi and cozy mechanics. And herein lies my issue with Lightyear Frontier; it entirely meets my expectations\u2014no more, no less. Pointless and overly complex Mech-anics Mechs are the most essential aspect of gameplay in Lightyear Frontier, but they\u2019re often the most annoying. Your Mech is comically clumsy and clunky, and it\u2019s the gateway through which you do everything in this game, which means the mechanics can become tiring. Using your Mech, you can farm with an array of complex tools that are multifunctional, like the Irrigation Hose you can use to water your crops or clear away noxious slime piles, and the Vacuum Harvester you can use to harvest plants or catch pesky weed seeds with. Switching between tools can take a while since it\u2019s tough to recall which tool you need for each situation and which type of ammo you should use. I spent longer staring at the tool wheel than I ever did actually using my tools. And anytime I used them, there was a good chance I would somehow trip over nothing and end up going through the tedious process of hopping out of my Mech to flip it back over and get back to work. Somehow, the Mech and tool systems simultaneously feel like too much and not enough. Both are complex to use, but their actual functionality also feels useless. You can usually accomplish the same task using a variety of tools, so it doesn\u2019t make sense having so many to choose from, and it\u2019s frustrating that I\u2019m so reliant on a Mech that I can\u2019t even carry a single item without it. Eventually, you can upgrade your Mech and tools to improve all their basic functionalities. But at its core, I\u2019m still unsure if the Mech is more of a helpful tool or a hindrance, and the same goes for the tools it provides. Peaceful planet vibes Visually,\u00a0Lightyear Frontier\u00a0stuns with vibrant colors and a sensational alien planet packed with spectacular detail. The world is like nothing I\u2019ve ever seen in a life farming sim, and I spent longer exploring it than engaging with any other activity the game offers. Sustaining and improving this brilliant planet is critical, with some of\u00a0Lightyear's tasks featuring a subtle underlying environmentalism message that reinforces this. Most parts of the alien world are barren and polluted, but you can bring them back to life by steadily clearing away weeds and noxious slime piles. It's hard work and takes a lot of time and effort, but doing so unlocks new creatiures to befriend and resources to utilize. I really like that you\u2019re encouraged to help sustain the environment rather than tear it down. It\u2019s very fitting for the farming gameplay and pushes you to work on harmoniously fitting into the world you\u2019ve found while also helping it thrive. No combat, big problem I\u2019m not usually the kind of player who\u2019s super into combat mechanics, but with Lightyear Frontier, it feels like a fundamentally missed opportunity. The massive Mechs are begging for a bit of combat ability, especially when you have hazardous events like the weed seeds attacking your garden, and all you can do about it is point your vacuum at them and hope for the best. Mechs have all kinds of tools but can\u2019t efficiently take on more than one of these pests at once, which is a bit silly and very frustrating. Lightyear Frontier is about relaxing farming and exploration, but it\u2019s often so calm to the point of being boring, which leaves it desperate for just a bit more action. Everything seems a bit too mellow and lacking any real point. 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A desire for a fresh start away from the hustle and bustle of the city, an emphasis on farming, and cozy gameplay you can relax with; the premise behind life Lightyear Frontier <\/em>might feel familiar at first, but make no mistake\u2014this isn\u2019t your average farming sim and your massive Mech friend is determined to prove it. Whether it\u2019s successful, though, I\u2019m unsure.<\/p>

Set on an alien planet you crash onto, Lightyear Frontier<\/em> follows you and your Mech pal as you set out to explore a vast new world. Along the way, you farm, craft, collect, forage, and otherwise live the lifestyle you\u2019d expect in a game that blends sci-fi and cozy mechanics. And herein lies my issue with Lightyear Frontier<\/em>; it entirely meets my expectations\u2014no more, no less.<\/p>